Toshiba Satellite A505-S6973 User Guide - Page 77
Using external display devices, Connecting the display device, Selecting video cables
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Getting Started Using external display devices 77 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Side of system HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other video display device to the computer's HDMI™ Out port, refer to "Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player" on page 77. Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player 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. 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.