Toshiba G45-AV680 User Guide

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Getting Started
Using external display devices
Coaxial cable connection to this computer must only be used if the 
cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by the cable 
installer at the building premises as close to the point of cable 
entrance, or attachment, as practicable and the connection complies 
with all local cable installation requirements that are applicable in 
your area.
Connecting the display device
If you are connecting a television or other video display device to 
the computer’s HDMI Out port, first refer to 
 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then 
refer to 
.
If you are connecting a standard television or other video display 
device to the computer’s S-Video Out port, first refer to 
 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, 
then refer to 
.
If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, first refer to 
, then skip to 
Selecting video cables
To connect a device to the S-video port, you must purchase an S-
video cable. To connect a device to the HDMI Out port, you must 
purchase an HDMI cable.
S-video cables and HDMI cables are not included with your 
computer. 
For the best video quality, always use a properly shielded cable.
HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than 20 feet 
(approximately 6 meters).
Using a poor-quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture, 
poor color, ghosting, video noise, or loss of video.
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