HT3382 I have a Samsung VGA Monitor connected to my MacBook Pro using the Mini Display Port to VGA Adapter. How do I configure the computer so that it doesn't sleep when I close the lid of the computer.
I have a Samsung VGA Monitor connected to my MacBook Pro using the Mini Display Port to VGA Adapter. How do I configure the computer so that it doesn't sleep when I close the lid of the computer.
Hi alangium,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
Resetting your computer's PRAM should restore your Macbook Pro's screen appearance.
OS X Mavericks: Reset your computer’s PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14222
This article may provide some information about your Mini DisplayPort to AVI adapter. Have you tried to connect a different VGA monitor to your Macbook to see if you get the same results?
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3382
18. What is the maximum resolution available for use with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter?
The resolution available with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter is 1920 x 1200. VGA displays that use higher refresh rates (such as 85 Hz) at resolutions of 1600 x 1200 or greater may not generate video properly until you lower the refresh rate.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573#5
How can I detect displays?
If the detect displays option is not available, hold down the Option key while you are in the Display pane.
How do I select additional resolutions on my display?
You can use the Display pane of System Preferences to specify how your display works. Not all options appear for all display models. By default the best resolution for your display will already be selected in System Preferences.
To select a different resolution, use the Scaled option. Some additional resolutions may be available when you hold the Option button.
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy
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Many Thanks Alangium in ukHi alangium,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
Resetting your computer's PRAM should restore your Macbook Pro's screen appearance.
OS X Mavericks: Reset your computer’s PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14222
This article may provide some information about your Mini DisplayPort to AVI adapter. Have you tried to connect a different VGA monitor to your Macbook to see if you get the same results?
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3382
18. What is the maximum resolution available for use with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter?
The resolution available with the Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter is 1920 x 1200. VGA displays that use higher refresh rates (such as 85 Hz) at resolutions of 1600 x 1200 or greater may not generate video properly until you lower the refresh rate.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573#5
How can I detect displays?
If the detect displays option is not available, hold down the Option key while you are in the Display pane.
How do I select additional resolutions on my display?
You can use the Display pane of System Preferences to specify how your display works. Not all options appear for all display models. By default the best resolution for your display will already be selected in System Preferences.
To select a different resolution, use the Scaled option. Some additional resolutions may be available when you hold the Option button.
I hope this information helps ....
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There is a VGA adapter to TV S-Video RCA Out Cable for PC Video.http://www.amazon.com/VGA-Adapter-S-Video-Cable-Video/dp/B000Y7T5UU/ref=sr_1_7?s =electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316369974&sr=1-7
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I've found that the order of operations, so-to-speak, can be important when hooking up mini display port to HDMI. I have the most success with the following operations in this order:
1) Plug HDMI cable into mini displayport adapter (the cable should not be plugged into either the TV or the computer at this point)
2) Plug the mini displayport end of your new super-cable to the computer.
3) Plug the HDMI end into your TV.
4) Switch inputs on your TV to the proper input.
5) If still nothing on the TV, try a different HDMI port on your TV.
Hopefully this helps! Good luck. -
Will the mini display port to vga adapter work with a 2007 mac book?
will the mini display port to vga adapter work with a 2007 mac book?
I think your Macbook came with a Mini DVI port instead of a Mini Display port.
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Hi Teachingmyself,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If your MacBook Air and projector are not communicating, I recommend the troubleshooting tips found in this article:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Start with these steps:
Confirm display adapters are fully seated in their respective connections and that they are supported models and for the computer and display. Refer to these articles to assist you with adapter compatibility and further configuration information:
Monitor and Display Adapter Table
About Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
Best,
Jeremy -
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When connected, the drive works great. However, when I put the machine to sleep, upon awakening it, I receive the "Disk improperly ejected" error immediately upon the screen coming up.
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I have the 1.1 firmware update applied to the monitor.
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My desktop has two FireWire ports. In the first one I had my webcam plugged in. In the second one, the External Hard Drive. I unplugged the camera and used the first port for my External HDrive and now it works! So it seems the problem is a hardware problem with the port.
I'd check to see if the problem returns when you plug the camera back into the second port, or if the drive works in the original port when the camera is not connected.
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Mini Display Port to VGA adapter + Monitor Eizo s2231W = CRASH
I purchased a new macbook pro last month with 2 adapters, one for VGA the other for DVI. I'm having some trouble with the Mini-DVI to VGA adapter. The Mini Display Port to DVI adapter works well.
When I attach the VGA adapter to the monitor it works well for a couple of minutes, then I dont know why my MBP crashes and I can see a purple or white screen. The crash is really a crash... cauz I cant do anything. My mac is frozen and the only way to resuscitate him is to keep pressed the power button for a while till it turns off, and then turn it on again.
You can say... why do you need the VGA if the DVI works...
the problem is that I'm probably supposed to use it one day attached to a projector because of a presentation at university.
So I dont wanna see my new macbook pro freezing in front of my professor.
please help.
EDIT:
adding some precious information
My hardware configuration as regard the graphic chipset is
NVIDIA GeForce 320M
The resolution of the external monitor is 1620x1080
I'M NOT using the mirroring ( but the desktop extension)I had the exact same problem. It actually escalated from there and it would crash at the startup screen (the white one with the apple and the spinning gear). The only way I was able to fix this was to reformat the entire computer. I was lucky enough to have backed up all my data when it first started crashing. I've only reformatted yesterday and things seem fine for now. I don't know what caused it, or how to fix the problem any other way.
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External monitor connected to new MacBook Pro
I have a Samsung LED monitor connected to my brand new MacBook Pro with a mini display port adapter and a DVI-D dual link digital male to male HDTV cable. The external monitor flickers, cuts in and out and has static similar to an analog TV that can't find a signal. I'm wondering if it's the wrong kind of cable? Any help would be appreciated.
I have the same thing but with a 23 inch HP, worked fine with my MBP 13 from 2009 but the 2011 2.4 i5 does the exact same thing as yours!
Very confused and hoping that some one else can help.
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Do I need to download Mini Display Port to VGA update?
I want to be able to watch movies from the MBP on the TV. (Panasonic 32" about 5 years old). Air Play doesn't work through the ATV, the stream is erratic and unwatchable. Both HDMI ports are in use for other things. So I got a Mini Display Port to VGA adapter and a VGA cord and plugged it into the PC input on the TV. I get the screen to come up (no sound, is that normal?) so it seems to work.
Now I read that there is an update for the Mini Display Port to VGA. I downloaded it then was unable to open it because it said it was from an "unidentified source" (Apple!!!!) Do I need this? The article that described this was dated 2009, so I'm thinking it is way obsolete but I want to be sure.
And what about sound and VGA? Do I need a separate audio in connection, and if so, to what input since the PC input is VGA only.
I know that's a lot of stuff. Thanks.
Mid-2012 MPB 13" 2.9 ghz 8 gb ram
10.8.5Steve1000,
VGA only supplies video, so no sound is normal. You’ll need another connection to provide sound — perhaps through your audio out (headphones) port?
When you have the Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter in use, run Software Update; if it doesn’t offer the adapter’s firmware update, then your adapter already has it installed. -
Mini Display Port to VGA - S-Video/Composite
I'm trying to connect my MacBook Pro to (essentially to a projector) a splitter than only has inputs for S-Video and Composite. I know the only adapter is the Mini Display port to VGA. Is there a hub that I can run VGA into and output S-Video to the splitter? Will my laptop read this as a second monitor?
Yes to both questions. With the converter box linked below or something similar, a mini-Displayport to VGA adapter, and an S-video or composite video cable, you should be set to connect directly to a monitor or projector that has no VGA, DVI or HDMI inputs. It will appear as a second monitor. (A projector is just a very tiny flat-screen monitor with a big light bulb behind it and a lens in front.)
http://www.amazon.com/PC-To-TV-Video-Converter/dp/B001CJOLBW/ref=pdcp_e2
A word of caution, though: I don't know what effect your splitter may have. And if there are two or more monitors or projectors connected to the splitter, I don't know how that will work out either.
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