How to use my Samsung smart TV (UN32J525DAF) as a second monitor for my PC

[bromberg]

Hello!

I would like to use my Samsung smart TV (UN32J525DAF) as a second monitor for my desktop PC.

My PC only has 1 HDMI port which is being used for my main monitor but it also has a VGA port which is what I want to use with this smart TV (which as you know,  has NO VGA ports).

1) What Samsung menu options on the smart TV do I need to configure?
2) I do have an HDMI-to-VGA connector (which allows me to connect my PC's VGA port to the smart TV) but I see no display from my PC on the smart TV.

Thanks in advance to all who reply.
Dan

[Tallman]

From TV source, maybe you need to choose PC for display.

[bromberg]

Thanks, but I tried that already.

[bromberg]

I don't have a DisplayPort connection - only HDMI & VGA on my PC.

[Tallman]

May I know how old is your PC?

Some old PC do not support dual video output on their motherboard. You may need to check your PC motherboard or PC supplier.

[YourGranddaddy]

You might need to select extend these displays from multiple displays section on display settings in windows settings. It will extend your display from your pc as dual displays at the same time.

[Valeriya]

Hi bromberg, I suggest you to try these:

Settings on PC

1. Press the source button on the TV remote and choose HDMI if HDMI cable is connected or PC if the VGA cable is connected.

2. By default, when you connect a TV to a PC, the same image (mirror image) of your desktop appears on the TV.

3. The display settings can be modified as listed below:

* Click Start button Picture of the Start button, and type resolution in the search bar and click the option " Adjust screen resolution.

* Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, click Extend these displays, and then click OK.

4. Below listed are commonly available options on most of the PCs:

* Duplicate these displays

* Extend these displays 

* Show desktop only on 1

* Show desktop only on 2

* Select the desired output method you would like to use.