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Toshiba F25Series User Manual

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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Media Center Setup

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3

Some stations may not come in clearly if the signal is not
strong enough. If you do not have a Set-top box, you may need
to purchase a signal amplifier which may help boost and
improve the cable signal. Contact your service provider for the
proper hardware recommendations.

To connect your computer to a TV:

1

Turn off the computer.

If your TV accepts video inputs:

Connect an S-video cable (not shipped with your
computer) from the TV’s S-video input connection to the
S-video Out connector on the back of your computer.

2

Connect an audio cable (not shipped with your computer
or system) from the TV’s audio connection to the
headphone jack on the front of your computer.

3

Turn on the TV, then turn on the computer.

4

To send the display signal to the TV, press the “Instant
TV Out” button, which is the furthest right button of the
Media control buttons above the keyboard (or press

FN

+

F5

), and then toggle to the TV icon.

This step must be taken before launching the Media Center or
the InterVideo WinDVD™ Player.

NOTE

NOTE