Laptop User Manual

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Getting Started
Using external display devices
Selecting video cables
To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an
HDMI™ cable.
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display
device
To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external 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. Refer to the manual that came with the television for
more information.
Your computer will automatically detect the external display
device.
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC
(Available on certain models.)
HDMI™-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is a standard in the
CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an
HDMI™ cable. Toshiba computers with HDMI™-CEC include a
Toshiba utility. (This may need to be installed via the Toshiba
Application Installer). For instructions, see “TOSHIBA Application
Installer” on page 155. The HDMI™-CEC utility is dedicated to take
advantage of its capabilities which can allow you to:
❖ Use a TV remote control to output the computer screen onto
the TV screen.
❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close
applications on your computer.
❖ Turn on a TV when the HDMI™ output is selected using the
Fn + F5 key.
❖ Switch the video output (HDMI™ or LCD) when executing
certain desktop icons.
❖ Enable/Disable the HDMI™-CEC function on the computer.
For more detailed HDMI™-CEC information visit
pcsupport.toshiba.com.