Mini DVI -- VGA Adapter

When you insert the adapter into the iMac...isn't the screen supposed to flicker and adjust or something? When I plug the appropriate VGA adapter into my MacBook Pro, the screen flickers and adjusts and sends a signal just fine. The iMac - not so much. No reaction at all to having a mini DVI to VGA adapter plugged in. The result of this is no image appearing on the tv. Is there a way to test the mini DVI port on the iMac? Unfortunately, the only thing I may be able to do is find someone else with an iMac and try the adapter on their computer.

Hi BMBell1919
Do it the other way around!
1. Connect the VGA cable to the TV.
2. Connect the Adapter to the VGA cable.
3. Then connect the Adapter to the iMac.
See the Tip in > http://support.apple.com/kb/TA23844
{quote:}Tip: To make sure that your iMac automatically detects the external display or projector, be sure you plug the adapter into the external display or projector before you plug it into the iMac.{quote}
Dennis

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