Toshiba X305 Q710 Toshiba User's Guide for Qosmio X305 - Page 72

72 Getting Started Using external display devices 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 (may need to be installed) dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which can allow you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the 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. Connecting the sound to a TV or stereo system At times you may prefer to use external audio instead of the computer's built-in speakers. For example, when you use a TV or other external display device you can use that device's speakers, or when you use the computer's built-in display you can connect to external speakers or a stereo sound system for higher quality sound. You can connect the sound to external audio devices in two ways: ❖ Using the headphone jack on the side of the computer-This lets you connect directly to headphones, powered speakers, or a stereo system that supports input from a headphone output. You need a cable (not included with your computer) with a 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo plug on one end and a plug compatible with your sound system on the other end (typically an RCA type connector). ❖ Using the S/PDIF jack on the side of the computer-This lets you connect to a sound system that can accept the digital optical signal from your computer. You need an S/PDIF cable (not included with your computer) with a Toslink 1/8" (3.5mm) mini plug on one end and a plug compatible with your sound system on the other end.