Information about the ports on my laptop (1 Viewer)

[gerald762]

I have attached a photo of the side of my laptop. On the left is the power input, then a USB port. I don't know what the right hand one is. The symbol suggests that it is for another monitor or possibly a TV. Can anyone tell what it is for and the correct name for it? So that I can buy the right cable if I want to.
Thanks

 

[Richard D]

I have attached a photo of the side of my laptop. On the left is the power input, then a USB port. I don't know what the right hand one is. The symbol suggests that it is for another monitor or possibly a TV. Can anyone tell what it is for and the correct name for it? So that I can buy the right cable if I want to.
Thanks

Looks like HDMI - I use mine for a second screen.

 

[gerald762]

Is it a mini HDMI? The ones on my TV look much bigger.

 

[gerald762]

The ones on the tv are as big as the USB ports, but obviously a different shape.

 

[colincurry]

I assume that you no longer have the instructions, but it might be worth googling details of your laptop and checking the specifications.

 

[MiddleRiver]

It is a video port. YOu could connect to en external monitor or a TV. Looks like HDMI to me?

HDMI vs DisplayPort vs DVI: Which Port Do You Want On Your New Computer?

It doesn't seem so long ago that we had only one reliable way to connect a computer to an external monitor.

www.howtogeek.com

 

[gerald762]

I assume that you no longer have the instructions, but it might be worth googling details of your laptop and checking the specifications.

I tried to get the manual online but failed. It a Thomson m/c, about 3 years old.
I think it is HDMI, but there is a difference in sizes. I will probably take the laptop to a computer store just to make certain. Thanks for the replies.

 

[colincurry]

Googled Thomson mc and came up this link

THOMSON UKNEOX14C-4TU64 - 14.1 Inch Laptop with Intel Celeron 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage & Windows 10 – Aluminium, Dark Grey : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Huge range of Laptops with free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy THOMSON UKNEOX14C-4TU64 - 14.1 Inch Laptop with Intel Celeron 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage & Windows 10 – Aluminium, Dark Grey at Amazon UK.

www.amazon.co.uk

which lists some specs including micro HDMI. There is also a link to Thomson Store where you might find your machine and its specs

 

[gerald762]

Thanks Colin, I have a somewhat similar laptop and your example mentions mini HDMI so that seems to solve the problem!