laptop to plasma tv hdmi connection

hi there, heres my problem,
i have an acer 5536 laptop, also a samsung plasma tv.
on vista i could just connect hdmi to hdmi and hey presto i was watching iplayer no probs.
now running windows 7 ultra. when i plug in the hdmi lead to laptop the laptop screen goes black with pc running, and tv says "mode not supported" i cannot alter anything on pc screen because its off! on disconnecting hdmi from laptop screen comes back on! help!
i`m going bonkers trying to sort it!

i have tried to alter display and resolution

I need to know what video card you have in order to help you.

i`ll look when i get home,
cheers buddy

Here's the latest video card drivers from your computer manufacturer, although knowing the type of card itself would likely give you more updated drivers:

32-BIT
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...tep3=Aspire 5536&OS=732&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=PA_7

64-BIT
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...tep3=Aspire 5536&OS=731&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=PA_7

Here's a link to your latest BIOS Update... However, I wouldn't do this unless you know what you're doing:

http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...tep3=Aspire 5536&OS=731&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=PA_7

Also, when you're in the Catalyst Control Panel (Video Settings) you should be able to adjust the region in the Video out settings. There should be a coupe options, NTSC and PAL, you have to set yours to PAL if you're in england.

Noning, you aren't allowed to spam in here


Glad to see his post is gone.

hey guys, i think the problem is sorted now, i connected via hdmi3 (on side of telly) to laptop and hey presto .........sound and vision.....i was connected to hdmi2(on back), why this input works and the others don`t, i don`t have a scooby!
thanks for all your help, may the force be with you!
dc.