Toshiba Satellite A500 PSAR3C-02E008 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 194

Optional Devices Television via HDMI A television can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer. To connect a television, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the television to either the HDMI out port. 3. Turn the television on. 4. Turn the computer on. You can use the hotkeys Fn + F5 or use the TV-Out button to change the display device. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard. If a television is connected to the computer, set the TV type in Display Properties. Follow the steps below, based on the configuration of your computer. ■ As the port operation of all HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) monitors have not been confirmed, some HDMI monitors may not function properly. ■ When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and the display output device is set to HDMI. When you unplug the HDMI cable and re-plug it in please wait at least 5 seconds before you replug the HDMI cable again. ■ When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port and you connect the television, external monitor or external sound device to another port. When you change the display output or Unplug/re-plug the HDMI cable. The sound output device and the display output device maybe changed automatically by the system. User's Manual 8-15