Trouble with the external monitor – Apple PowerBook G3 User Manual

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Make sure the other end of the monitor’s cable is attached to the monitor. Then attach

the end of the cable (with the monitor adapter, if it’s an Apple-compatible monitor) to the

external monitor port on the back of the PowerBook.

If you are connecting a VGA or SVGA monitor, do not use the adapter. Connect
the monitor cable directly to the external monitor port on the PowerBook.

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Turn on the external monitor.

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Press the Power (

π

) key to turn on your computer. (You can press any key if your

PowerBook is in sleep.)

The external monitor is automatically activated. You can use the Control Strip
to change the resolution on the monitor. See the “Monitors” topic area of
Mac OS Help, available in the Help menu, for instructions.

Trouble with the external monitor?

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Nothing happened when you tried to turn on the PowerBook.

Make sure that all your equipment is connected properly. Then try pressing
the Power (π) key again.

Make sure that the battery is charged, or that the power adapter is plugged
into both the computer and an electrical outlet. If you are using a power
strip, make sure it is turned on.

External monitor port

Monitor adapter

Monitor cable
(to Macintosh-compatible monitor)

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Connecting Additional Equipment

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