How to connect my Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 pc to my TV?

Hi
I have recently bought the above system...The main attraction for me was to link the pc to my tv to watch iplayer etc, but I am having probs with that! When I spoke to the Support Centre, the guy said my TV (Goodman Digi Model LD2661HDFVT) is not internet-enabled, and I needed an HDMI cable, which I've now got and have just connected to the pc and the tv. But the pc doesn't seem to have picked up the new device and I'm not sure how to install it? On the tv screen, there is a blank lenovo screen, but nothing else....
Any ideas how to kickstart the connection into action much appreciated! I have the hand-held portable MultiMedia Remote with Keyboard....
Thanks in anticipation!
Jane
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hi Andaluciagirl,
In addition to what seayman have suggested, the 'connect to a projector' option can also be triggered by pressing the Windows logo key‌ +P. You will then see this image:
Try to choose Duplicate or Second Screen only and observe. If you're not getting the image above, try to:
1. connect the Q180 to a PC monitor via a VGA cable (see spoiler for the connection on the Q180)
Spoiler (Highlight to read)
2. press Windows logo key‌ +P > choose Duplicate or Second Screen only
3. remove the VGA cable and attach the HDMI cable
From there, the TV should be the main screen and you should see the icons, the taskbar, etc.
Let me know your findings
Regards
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