Toshiba a305-s6841 User Guide
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Getting Started
Using external display devices
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also
connect an external display device to an available video port, as
follows:
connect an external display device to an available video port, as
follows:
❖
An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the
HDMI Out port*
HDMI Out port*
❖
A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the
S-video Out port*
S-video Out port*
❖
An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out
port
port
(Sample Illustration) Back of system
You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out
port to the same device at the same time.
port to the same device at the same time.
The system display default is set at the factory to S-video Out.
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:
computer if you need a larger screen. To do this:
1
Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port
on the side of the computer.
on the side of the computer.
2
Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet.
3
Turn on the external device.
Your computer will automatically detect the external display
device and activate a screen with display options.
device and activate a screen with display options.
4
Select the settings you desire and click Apply.
5
Click OK.
S-video Out port*
HDMI Out port*
RGB (Monitor Out) port
*Available on certain models