Using your macbook with the display closed, Connecting a tv, vcr, or other video device – Apple MACBOOK User Manual

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Chapter 3

Using Your MacBook

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Using Your MacBook with the Display Closed

You can use your MacBook with the display closed if the computer is connected to an

external monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Important:

To use your MacBook with the display closed, the MacBook must be

plugged into a functioning power outlet.

To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed:

1

Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your MacBook.

2

Connect the power adapter to the MacBook and a power outlet. Check that the power

adapter light is on.

3

Close the MacBook display to put the computer to sleep.

4

Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your MacBook to an external

display.

5

Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the

MacBook.

Connecting a TV, VCR, or Other Video Device

To connect a TV or video device that requires a composite or S-video connection:

1

Connect the Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) to the Mini-DVI port on

your MacBook.

2

Connect the device to the adapter.

3

If you want to send the sound from your MacBook to the device, connect a miniplug-

to-RCA cable (not included) from the headphone (f ) port on your MacBook to the

audio input ports on your device.

4

Turn on the external device.

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