Toshiba L505-S5966 User Guide
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Getting Started
Using external display devices
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An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port
(Sample Illustration) Side of system
Connecting the display device
If you are connecting a television or other video display device to
the computer’s HDMI™ Out port, refer to
the computer’s HDMI™ Out port, refer to
Selecting video cables
To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an
HDMI cable.
HDMI cable.
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD
player
player
To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player
to the computer:
to the computer:
1
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.
Refer to the manual that came with the television for more
information.
computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer,
and then connect the other end of the cable to your television.
Refer to the manual that came with the television for more
information.
Your computer will automatically detect the external display
device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the
settings you desire and click Apply. Then click OK.
device and activate a screen with display options. Choose the
settings you desire and click Apply. Then click OK.
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
Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you
first need to install new software.
first need to install new software.
2
Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port
on the side of the computer.
on the side of the computer.
HDMI™ Out port*
RGB (Monitor) port
*Available on certain models