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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:
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Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto
the TV screen.
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Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close
applications on your computer.
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Turn on the TV when the HDMI output is selected using the
Fn+F5
key.
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Switch the video output (HDMI or LCD) when executing
certain desktop icons.
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Enable/Disable the HDMI-CEC function on the computer.
For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit
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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:
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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).
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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.
