Toshiba Satellite A305-S6853 Online User's Guide for Satellite A300/A305 - Page 68
Using external display devices, Connecting an external monitor or projector
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68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* ❖ A standard television, projector, or VCR/DVD player via the S-video Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) Out port S-video Out port* RGB (Monitor Out) port (Sample Illustration) Back of system HDMI Out port* *Available on certain models You cannot connect both the S-video Out port and the HDMI Out port to the same device at the same time. The system display default is set at the factory to S-video Out. 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: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK.