Toshiba C855-S5133 User Manual

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Getting Started
Using external display devices
An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port
(Sample Illustration) Video ports
Selecting video cables
To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an 
HDMI™ cable.
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device
To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to 
the computer:
Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your 
computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of your 
computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your 
television or display device. Refer to the manual that came 
with the television or display device for more information.
Your computer should automatically detect the external display 
device. 
Connecting an external monitor or projector
You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your 
computer if you need a larger screen. To do this:
1
Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you 
first need to install new software.
2
Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port 
on the side of the computer.
3
Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet.
4
Turn on the external device.
Your computer will automatically detect the external display 
device.
You can change the display settings by pressing the (
) + 
keys, 
or by configuring the display properties settings.
HDMI™ Out port*
RGB (Monitor) port
*Available on certain models
NOTE