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Getting Started
Using external display devices
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TECHNICAL NOTE: In the Windows
®
XP operating system,
you do not need an Internet connection to watch cable or
broadcast TV, but you must purchase a compatible TV tuner
card.
❖ A video display device, such as a video projection unit,
via the video-out port.
❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor)
port.
❖ A video display device via the S-Video port.
Before connecting a television, video projector, monitor or
other display device, configure your computer for the type of
device you’re connecting. To do this, refer to the
documentation for your operating system and devices.
Connecting the display device
If you’re connecting a television or other video display device
to the computer’s video-out port, first refer to “Selecting
video cables” on page 59 below for guidelines on choosing a
video cable, then refer to ’Connecting to the video-out port’
below.
If you’re connecting an SVGA monitor, skip to “Connecting
an external monitor or projector” on page 61.
Selecting video cables
To connect a device to the S-video port, you’ll need to
purchase a cable. For the best video quality, always use a
properly shielded cable.
HINT: Toshiba recommends using a cable no longer than
20 feet (approximately 6 meters).