How to Connect an S-Video to a Toshiba Laptop

S-Video interface is used with many televisions to connect to other devices, which also use S-Video interface, such as DVD players and sound systems. You can make your laptop function as a DVD player for your TV by connecting it to the TV through a S-Video cable. Many Toshiba laptops come with S-Video ports already. However, if your laptop does not have a S-Video port, you can always buy a S-Video adapter.

Things You'll Need

• S-Video cable
• S-Video to USB adapter (if needed)

Instructions

Connecting a S-Video Cable to a Toshiba Laptop

1. Locate the S-Video port on your laptop. It is usually going to be on the sides.

2. Take the S-Video cable and connect it to the port on your laptop.

3. Turn on the laptop and test the connection between the device on the other end of the S-Video cable.

Connecting a S-Video Cable to a Toshiba Laptop with Adapter

1. Buy a S-Video to USB adapter. You can find this kind of adapter at any major electronics store.

2. Locate an USB port on the Toshiba laptop and plug the S-Video to USB adapter into the port.

3. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video and USB adapter that is plugged into the USB port of your laptop.

4. Turn on your laptop and test the connection between your laptop and the device on the other end of the S-Video cable.

References

• Digital Inspiration: How to Connect a TV to a Laptop Via S-Video Cable