Toshiba Qosmio G50 PQG55C-043039 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 186

Optional Devices 4. Turn the computer's power on. When you turn on the power, the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device. In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor, you should consider using the FN + F5 hot key to change the display settings (if you then disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer's power off, be sure to press FN + F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display). Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting. Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode. Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor. HDMI A HDMI monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer. To connect monitor, follow the steps as detailed below: As the port operation of all HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) monitors have not been confirmed, some HDMI monitors may not function properly. Connecting the HDMI out port 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device. HDMI out port HDMI cable Figure 9-14 Connecting the HDMI out port 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer. When connecting or disconnecting an HDMI device to or from the computer, only do so when the computer is turned on or when the computer is completely turned off. Do not do so when the computer is in Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode. User's Manual 9-17