Toshiba X500-Q840S User Manual page 79

Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC
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 (that may need to be installed via the Toshiba Application
Installer). To access the
146. The HDMI-CEC utility is dedicated to take advantage of its
capabilities which can allow you to:
❖
Use a TV remote control to output the computer screen onto
the TV screen.
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Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close
applications on your computer.
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Turn on a TV when the HDMI output is selected using the
key.
Fn+F5
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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
pcsupport.toshiba.com.
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 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you
first need to install new software.
2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port
on the side of the computer.
3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet.
4 Turn on the external device.
Your computer will automatically detect the external display
device.
NOTE
In the future you can change the display settings by pressing
or by configuring the display properties settings.
Using external display devices
TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page
Getting Started
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Fn+F5