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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn subtitles on

Show available subtitles for a programme.

Toshiba · VIDAAAbout 2 minutes3 steps · 3 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 3

Press SUBTITLE

While watching live TV, press the SUBTITLE button on your remote.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Subtitle button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Need a little more help?+

No SUBTITLE button? Press the options button and choose Subtitles.

Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Press SUBTITLE

While watching live TV, press the SUBTITLE button on your remote.

No SUBTITLE button? Press the options button and choose Subtitles.

An example TV remote with the Subtitle button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Choose English

Select English, or On.

If you see For hard of hearing, choose it for extra sound descriptions.

Example Subtitles screen with English highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Confirm

Press OK.

An example TV remote with the OK button highlighted.
Step 3

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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