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Getting Started

Using external display devices

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 “Selecting video cables” on page 66 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to “Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player” on page 67.

If you are connecting a standard television or other video display device to the computer’s S-Video Out port, first refer to “Selecting video cables” on page 66 for guidelines on choosing a video cable, then refer to “Connecting a standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player” on page 68.

If you are connecting an SVGA monitor, first refer to “Selecting video cables” on page 66, then skip to “Connecting an external monitor or projector” on page 69.

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.

NOTE

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.