Apple brand VGA connector

I purchased an Apple brand VGA connector for my iPad2. When I plug it into the iPad the message that it is an unsupported part pops up on the screen? Why is this when it is an Apple brand VGA connector/adapter?

Maybe you have a defective one... have you tried it with another iPad, or another connector on your iPad?

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IPad2 Mirroring via VGA Connector?

I"ve got a coworker who is trying to mirror his new iPad2 display to an LCD projector using Apple's VGA connector accessory. We've been unable to get the projector to see anything from the iPad2, and I'm wondering if mirroring is only supported when using Apple's Digital connector and connecting to a projector using an HDMI cable?
His projector doesn't have an HDMI input, so VGA is the only means of connecting the iPad2 to the projector.
Should he be able to mirror via VGA? (And by mirroring, we're referring to any app, not just those that support external displays like Keynote).

I just tried it on my iPad2, and it worked. I then went back to my coworker's iPad2, and it worked on it, too.
I can only guess the VGA connector was loose at the iPad's dock connector on his iPad2 when he tried it.

Only Apple Branded Hard Drives Work in My Mid-2009 MacBook Pro

My Mid-2009 MacBook Pro (actually, my wife's) experienced a hard-drive failure about a year ago. This was a 500GB 7200RPM drive that came BTO from Apple.
It's easy enough to replace HD's, so, I did it myself with a Seagate 7200RPM 500GB drive, the same model as the one from Apple, but I got this one from Seagate, not from Apple, so it didn't have the Apple logo (and firmware?) on it. The drive did not work. I was able to format the drive using Disk Utility, but when I tried to install Snow Leopard on it, it would fail. I placed the new drive in my other MBP (early 2008), and installed SL, no problems. Booted to it just fine.
I put it back in the 2009 MBP, and it would not boot - it would show the flashing folder with a question mark. I put the drive in a usb enclosure and the MBP booted from it just fine (well, a little slower because the usb speed, I presume).
I bought another Seagate and experienced the same problem. I bought a Hitachi and experienced the same problem. I took it to an authorized Apple repair facility who told me that the HD was bad (which was obviously false, since all 3 HD's I tried worked just fine in my other computer).
So, I took it into Apple and gave them the whole story and they ran overnight hardware diagnostics and were unable to find (or fix) a problem.
So, I played stupid and brought it back again, saying "uh, my hard drive broke, can you fix it?" hoping that they would try to replace the HD and fix the problem or at least diagnose it.
Well, they put an Apple branded HD back in, and it works just fine.
Seemingly, that would be problem solved, and life has been fine for the last year. But, now we bought an OptiBay to ditch the DVD drive and place a 750GB (non-apple) drive in the optical bay. To my surprise, the non-apple drive works, but, it is pretty slow (we put our iPhoto library on there, and it chokes very badly when you ask it to do anything, such as zoom on a picture, play a video, go to full screen, etc. It takes about 30 to 45 seconds of SBOD to perform those tasks.
I am wondering if there was any way we could have damaged the SATA connector or driver? Why would only Apple branded drives work in the main HD bay? I don't know if an Apple branded drive would preform better in the optical bay or not.

I recently saw a similar situation described in another forum and someone directed the OP to look for a jumper on the drive. I raised my eyebrows--that sounded like old PATA technology--but, sure enough, the OP found a jumper, changed it and everything worked. This apparently changed the timing on the drive to match Apple products. I'm leaving town and won't have much time to search myself, but try a forum search for "SATA jumper" and see if something rings a bell.

Can I connect my iPad mini to a data projector using a lightning to 30-pin adapter connected to a 30-pin to VGA connector? Or will this only work with a lightning to VGA connector.

Can I connect my iPad mini to a data projector using a lightning to 30-pin adapter connected to a 30-pin to VGA connector? Or will this only work with a lightning to VGA connector?

The lightning to 30 pin adapter does not support video as per the item description in the Apple online store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD823ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter
This adapter lets you connect devices with a Lightning connector to many of your 30-pin accessories.* Supports analog audio output, USB audio, as well as syncing and charging. Video output not supported.
You will need to the Lightning to VGA adapter directly
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD825ZM/A/lightning-to-vga-adapter?fnode=3a
Or the Lightning Digital AV Adapter
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD826ZM/A/lightning-digital-av-adapter
If the projector supports HDMI input.

VGA-Connector Gives Error Not Video

Using the Apple VGA-Connector produces the following error:
"The connected display is not authorized to play protected movies."
Any thoughts on how to play a movie through the VGA-Connector? Is this not an option? I'm able to doc iPod's and play movies through my display.

The VGA adapter will display slideshows in the Photos.app, video in the Video.app, presentations in Keynote, YouTube videos and HTML5 videos from Mobile Safari. I have the VGA adapter and have done these things.
As far as the original error message is concerned, you cannot play HD content on certain displays. If you own an ACD, it's no problem. However, I purchased the Lord of the Rings trilogy (SD version is the only version available for purchase) and it gives me this error message. Playback works fine on some ST:Voyager shows I got. It could be something wrong with any number of things. I hope the issue gets worked out soon.

Anyone going from the iPad VGA connector to DVI-A?

Anyone going from the iPad VGA connector to DVI-A?
I'd love to hear about your setup. I'm having an issue. Please respond at this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2566089&tstart=0

Theoretically? yes... Realistically? You'll have to try to see...
Check here for the part: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=vgato+dviadapter&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=15028545843490663161&ei=4 3CITIbFoL6lwf16-kj&sa=X&oi=product_catalogresult&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDEQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers

Do I have to use Apple brand power adapter?

I seem to have misplaced the power cord/adapter for my MacBook. Do I have to buy an Apple brand cord, or does someone else make the same thing for half the price?
Thanks.

There's no current substitute for the MagSafe connector. I've heard of some aftermarket adapters for use in cars, but apparently they get around the connector issue by using authentic salvaged connectors from used or damaged MagSafe adapters.

Problem with VGA connector, ipad 1 and 4.3

Since my update to 4.3 on my ipad 1 the VGA connector does not work more. Is a bug known ?

Same problem - iPad 1 since update to iOS 4.3 now shows "Not Optimum Mode" on video out to pico projector Samsung SP-H03. Have tried resetting, changing video-out from PAL to NTSC, Widescreen on and off, everything really.
Nothing works, very frustrated. I used to use this all the time.
If Apple are reading, please fix this - it's effectively broken what I used my iPad for.
Anybody any ideas if downgrading back to 4.2 is possible?

Photos app not working with VGA connector

I thought the Photos app was supposed to work with the VGA connector when in slidehow mode. I can't show photos that way, nor through the picture frame you can select from the lock screen. This is an obvious one that I read online was supposed to work?!?

-Does the VGA-out works for other items like videos? The following says VGA should work for the slideshow.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4108
- Have you reset your iPod?
Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

I have purchased the VGA Connectors for both a iMac and Macbook Pro so that i can connect my promethean board projector to the computer and I can not get the image on the screen. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I have purchased the VGA Connectors for both a iMac and Macbook Pro so that i can connect my promethean board projector to the computer and I can not get the image on the screen. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Irelandbound wrote:
thank you, I have the adaptors so glad that would work. I just heard adaptors burn out often. So Just thought for my main iMac computer, a plug would be best. I will get one once I move.
Any other suggestions or things I should know about apple products in Ireland. I know there are no Apple stores there.
An adaptor doesn't burn out. It merely serves as a means to connect the power prongs on your device to the power supply.
I believe you are thinking of a transformer, which you do not need. A transformer converts one voltage to another.
You don't need to do that as the power supply of modern electronics can take almost any worldwide voltage.
Look at the label on the device. It should indicate the input power acceptable of 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
Additionally, I found the adapters cheaper in the UK than I found them in the US. They were available in most supermarket chains. I wasn't in Ireland, so I can't say one way or the other.
If you have something that doesn't have that input power spec, it would require a transformer.
On other items like electric clocks or things with motors, you can connect them up to a transformer and the voltage will be correct, but the frequency may not. For clocks, that will cause them to not keep time well. For motors, they will burn out.

Audio line out port (Apple iPad Dock Connector) not working Iphone 4 os 4.2

For my new iphone4, the audio line out port (Apple iPad Dock Connector)is not working. Both using a cable to mini jack (3,5 mm) or in dockingstation.
I'm using OS 4.2.
IS this a bug?
Thanks
Hans

I just came back from the Apple store. My iPhone4 DOES have a working line out when plugged into a Apple name brand dock connector. I don't know why my SendStation refuses to work only with the iPhone4 yet works with iPods, etc..
Solution? I'm buying an Apple iPod dock connector for home and will try to find something with line out for the car - Apple says they do not make one.

IPad 3.2.1 update will no longer let me use the apple iphone VGA adaptor?

Has anyone else have this problem. I was using the apple iphone VGA adaptor I purchased from apple for $49 on my iPad, but since the update I can no longer use it? I dont know if anyone else is having this problem, I don't know if Apple purposely put an update to force you to purchase the "iPad VGA Connector", but if they did thats just plain messed up.

Welcome to this forum. This is a BT domestic customer to customer help forum, any messages posted here do not go to BT.
Can you try the modem plugged directly into the master socket without any ADSL filters. You will lose your broadband connection during the test, but it will eliminate any problem with the BT Home hub, or the microfilter.
ADSL does not start until 30kHz, which is well above the range that an analogue modem works at.
There are some useful help pages here, for BT Broadband customers only, on my personal website.
BT Broadband customers - help with broadband, WiFi, networking, e-mail and phones.

New Battery other than Apple brand?

Suggestions for replacement battery beside Apple store?
Apple wants about $100-$130.
Are any of the non Apple store batteries any good?
Lots to choose from on Amazon.
What's hot? What's not?
If I buy Apple brand battery on line I have to send in the old battery and was told by Apple care
that it's ok to run MB on AC thingy, without battery. Most posts I've read say NOT to operate MB without battery installed. What to do?
Thanks for all replies.

I can't make a recommendation on batteries as I have always used those from Apple just for peace of mind.
So far as running without the battery, you will not harm your system by doing so. However, should your MagSafe connector get disconnected or should you lose power (unless you are connected to an uninterruptable power supply)you will lose anything you may be currently working on that has not been saved.
Running with the battery removed will also result in your machine running significantly slower:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2332

Looking for an iPod classic original Apple brand carry case.

Does anyone have a classic iPod original Apple brand carry case? I'd love to buy it (them) from you! I use mine to carry my iPod and iPhone on my belt, but mine has been with me for 6-7 years and is wearing out. If you have one of these sitting around in GOOD shape (with belt clip still attached and not damaged) I'd love to take it off your hands!

I don't have the original pouch (I don't even know what that is), but I did find this case I was looking for, and yes it was on eBay, and the guy was selling a bunch of them and I got 4 for like $4.50 each... what a deal. I think the original one I bought back in 2003 or 2004 was $30. So now I have 4 of these at the ready so when they wear out or break (like the previous ones I've had all did) I've got more.
All that to say... I don't need to find this case anymore b/c I found it on eBay and bought a bunch. THANKS!

Now that Apple branded DVD media (DVD-R/-RW x2, 4, 8) No Longer Exists.....

I've had my Powerbook G4 for about 3 years now and have only been successful burning DVDs with Apple's own branded media. Other branded media has had a fairly high fail-rate with my UJ-816 Superdrive and there are no firmware updates for the model. Apple-branded media is just short of a ZERO fail rate (maybe 2-3 lost out of 200-300 DVDs and many hundreds of CDRs - honest, it's been that good).
Apple branded DVD-R/-RW media compatible with x2/x4/x8 (I have an x2 but it's been fine using x8) IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. I've dug through Apple stores, Best Buy, online stores, eBay, MacMall, J&R Electronics, etc. and nothing.
So, does anyone else with one of these slower burning Superdrives have any recommendations for other branded media that they've found works successfully?
Thanks - I'm desperately trying to complete backup of a 30,000+ track audio library to DVD and this is really the wrong time to find the only media that worked is no longer marketed.
G4 Powerbook 17, 1.33 Ghz, 512 RAM Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Sorry to hear that, but there's surprising hope: you want to shop by manufacturer, not Brand. Indeed, check www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm. Apple sold Mitsubishi discs. These are currently sold as Mitsubishi-Kagaku Media (MKM) by Verbatim & Infiniti (of England). You can shop by 'brand' locally, if you rewrite the 'brand' table on 'digitalfaq' by replacing the manufacturer by those manufacturers it subcontracts to (I assume the worst). :-[ Sony, Kodak, Panasonic, & Verbatim sell only the best, often Taiyo Yuden: reportedly the best manufacturer! But Taiyo Yuden can be bought directly from such internet stores as www.supermediastore.com/, where 200 8x Taiyo Yuden DVD-R discs in black, plastic sleeves are currently on sale for $40: that's US$ 0.20 each. Internet superstore like this are supposed to list the media codes, but all I've ever found is MKM listed. Other codes just list the brand's name: some brands don't even manufacture discs, and others that manufacture even the best discs subcontract to poor manufacturers when the company is in need. Taiyo Yuden doesn't subcontract. If you buy a mystery brand (which I don't believe is economical), check the return policy: they will replace discs that fail from visible damage, but who has the time for that? As a final note, many drives burn my MKM001s at 8x (because, I suspect, they consulted Verbatim when writing their firware table), whereas my LaCie writer (Samsung OEM) writes it at 2x (because, I suspect, they more responsibly consulted MKM for their table). If you burned Apple's DVD-Rs at 8x, check with Apple or http://www.cdfreaks.com/ and ask what speed your drive will burn the Taiyo Yuden DVD-R or the Verbatim DVD-RW, claimed to burn at 4x and currently selling for about US$1.00 each. I've a list of reputable internet stores selling blank media which I initially found, then added to from Germany (which are bilingual stores) & France (which wouldn't think of it). Apple likely prefers I offer such lists by e-mail. You're welcom to write, from a .Mac alias. PS. Check out 'Office Depot' brand on the first website.

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