Clamshell mode using air mouse?

Hi guys, is it possible to use an iphone with air mouse to control a macbook pro when in clamshell mode? I have the mac linked up to the tv and just want to use it for videos and youtube etc....so no real need for a full blue tooth mouse/keyboard set up...

As long as the computer retains its network connection it should work. Try it. Either it works or it doesn't.

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Print in dos mode using air

is it possible to print in dos mode without print dialogue box using abobe air...
can anybody suggest a way,,,
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I don't have that printer - you'll have to look through the menus to see where to enable it.
If you can't find it, do one of these two things:
Go to Print & Scan prefs, highlight the printer, and click on Options and Supplies, then select Options. Is the option available there?
or
1) Use a browser and go to localhost:631 (this is your internal CUPS print system admin web page - on your Mac)
2) Go to the Printers tab
3) double-click the Epson, which will take you to the detailed admin menus for the printer
4) choose Set Default Options under the Administration menu.
5) Look for the draft/economy option and enable it.
6) Don't forget to apply changes by clicking on Set Default Options at the bottom of the page (may have to scroll down)
and
just to confirm - in Print & scan prefs > highlight the printer > Options & Supplies, it shows driver version 9.04?

"Clamshell Mode" gone with 10.6.6? Or not?

Can people confirm if "clamshell mode" (using a laptop with closed lid; power, keyboard/mouse and monitor attached) still works in 10.6.6? I have seen reports that this (for me pretty important functionality) has been lost with the 10.6.6 update.

I just received my MBP 15" Core i7, bought the Henge Dock docking station and all related gear including an apple Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad and ended up also frustrated because the clamshell mode is not working... once I disconnect the laptop from the power to put in the dock, the laptop never wakes up again wither with keyuboard keystroke or magic trackpad activity... please let me know if there is any worksoround for this problem. Thanks.

Using macbook air in clamshell mode

I have a MBA running Lion, and when I try to use it in clamshell mode, the screen on the external monitor doesn't do anything. There is a Logitech USB keyboard and mouse plugged in, but nothing happens when I move the mouse or type on the keyboard when the MBA is closed. I've read that this SHOULD work, but I'm not having any luck. Ideas?

Hi
This is a low-tech solution and way out of the time-frame, but, because this is the discussion that surfaced when I went looking for a solution to the problem, I'm going to add to the discussion.
I'm a low-tech but persistent person so when all the instructions and advice didn't work and my external monitor screen went black 10 seconds after closing MacBook air cover, I looked again at the instruction which said, with computer turned on, connect external monitor and then close lid on MBA. Humh, what it should say is with POWER SOURCE CONNECTED and computers turned on, connect external monitor and then close lid.
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Using macbookpro in clamshell mode with Ipod touch as mouse/keyboard

I have a 2G ipod Touch and a Macbook Pro laptop (purchased 12/2009). I recently connected my MBP to my Samsung LCD HD TV. I am able to get the picture to work correctly (mirrored the displays). But i was sitting on my couch wondering how to manipulate the screen without using the laptop keyboard/touch pad...Then i found out that the itouch has an APP called Air Mouse PRO and your itouch can be used as a keyboard/touchpad for your computer.
This works great, until i tried to close the lid and put my MBP in "clamshell mode" and the MBP will just go to sleep! there is no way of having the MBP be responsive to the itouch while in clamshell mode.
My question is, " is there a way to wake up the MBP while in clamshell mode?" remember that the connection i have with the itouch is infrared and it is unresponsive while in clamshell mode.

I really don't use Rowmote much any more. I turned my old MBP into a media center and control it with Remote Buddy and an Apple remote. While I can do the same thing with Rowmote, it's easier with Remote Buddy. You can't move the pointer around the screen with it, but it controls media applications amazingly well for using something with only six buttons. http://www.iospirit.com/products/remotebuddy/

HT201343 Could I use Airplay while in Clamshell mode?

Hey every one, I hope some one could provide direction to me on this:
So from how I understand it, I can use my Macbook Pro (late 2011) in clamshell mode as long as I have a wired or bluetooth mouse and/or keyboard (and settings adjusted accordingly). I am able to currently do clamshell with the thunderport/HDMI cable.
What I was wondering--> if I can be in Clamshell mode, and still stream wirelessly through airplay to my Apple TV (newest version)?

Alright, so I think the next successive question would be: How do I do it, because I have tried doing the bluetooth settings wakes my computer, but it does NOT air play to my TV. So - could you furnish instructions for the not so adept?

HT3131 Why doesn't Apple mention using the Display control panel's "Arrange" feature to move the menu from the Macbook's display to the EXTERNAL display? THAT'S the real answer to make Clamshell mode work, but it's not mentioned in any Apple documentation

After a recent OS update, Clamshell mode quit working. I couldn't find any Apple documentation
that would help. So many people were stabbing around in the dark, until I finally found the following information
that is lacking from any Apple documentation that I've been able to find.
Here's what I found to be the most helpful:
Forcing a MacBook to use the External Monitor:
I tried about everything: Rebooting, switching off completely, removing and inserting the Thunderbolt->HDMI adapter etc.
The only thing that finally worked was the following:
1. Take it out of the dock and connect to Power and HDMI to the TV.
Shut down the Mac. Turn it on and close the lid. It will now boot up on the external screen.
Log onto the Mac, and put it in sleep mode (Option-Command-Eject).
Put it back into the dock and wake it up with the spacebar.
It should be OK now... until the next update...
Note: One indication that you’re going to have extreme trouble with this is when (occasionally and without reason) the Mirroring Options icon shows up on the top icon bar.
Other useful commands:
“Command + F1” puts PC in Two-Screen MIRROR mode.
If it’s REALLY being stubborn, do the following (Clamshell Must be open
to see the arrangement tab.):
In System Preferences > Display on the MacBook screen there should be an Arrangement tab when you have the MacBook hooked up to the TV and both screens working. When you click the Arrangement tab do you see two monitors side by side? One of them will have a Menu Bar at the top. Just click on the Menu Bar and drag it to the second monitor (Yes, I know, it’s hard to grab ahold of it...) That will make your EXTERNAL monitor your main screen.
You can now use your MacBook in Clamshell Mode with a wired or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131 When you disconnect from the TV, make sure it’s asleep (Option+Command+Eject buttons) or your Menu Bar will automatically change back to the MacBook.

After a recent OS update, Clamshell mode quit working. I couldn't find any Apple documentation
that would help. So many people were stabbing around in the dark, until I finally found the following information
that is lacking from any Apple documentation that I've been able to find.
Here's what I found to be the most helpful:
Forcing a MacBook to use the External Monitor:
I tried about everything: Rebooting, switching off completely, removing and inserting the Thunderbolt->HDMI adapter etc.
The only thing that finally worked was the following:
1. Take it out of the dock and connect to Power and HDMI to the TV.
Shut down the Mac. Turn it on and close the lid. It will now boot up on the external screen.
Log onto the Mac, and put it in sleep mode (Option-Command-Eject).
Put it back into the dock and wake it up with the spacebar.
It should be OK now... until the next update...
Note: One indication that you’re going to have extreme trouble with this is when (occasionally and without reason) the Mirroring Options icon shows up on the top icon bar.
Other useful commands:
“Command + F1” puts PC in Two-Screen MIRROR mode.
If it’s REALLY being stubborn, do the following (Clamshell Must be open
to see the arrangement tab.):
In System Preferences > Display on the MacBook screen there should be an Arrangement tab when you have the MacBook hooked up to the TV and both screens working. When you click the Arrangement tab do you see two monitors side by side? One of them will have a Menu Bar at the top. Just click on the Menu Bar and drag it to the second monitor (Yes, I know, it’s hard to grab ahold of it...) That will make your EXTERNAL monitor your main screen.
You can now use your MacBook in Clamshell Mode with a wired or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131 When you disconnect from the TV, make sure it’s asleep (Option+Command+Eject buttons) or your Menu Bar will automatically change back to the MacBook.

How do I connect a camera to my macbook pro when using the computer with an external monitor in clamshell mode?

How do I connect a camera to the Macbook Pro when using the computer in clamshell mode with an exrternal monitor?

same as it ever was
do it like nothing is different.
be sure to have an external trackpad keyboard or mouse as you will loose them on the computer once it is closed.

Clamshell mode and mouse not working on external monitor

Suddenly I notice that when I put my MBP (late model 2008, Lion) in clamshell mode, my blue tooth mouse and wireless keyboard become unresponsive
I think the MBP has frozen but its only that the mouse and keyboard do not respond.
I have to open the MBP in order for the mouse to work so I can work using the externa (Apple 24" monitor).
This just started happening.
Has anyone experienced this?
Just started happening as of yesterday March 19. I cannot think of anything new I downloaded. Rebooting did not seem to help.

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Problem using clamshell mode with 2010 Macbook Pro

I'm trying to use my mid 2010 Macbook Pro in clamshell mode with my Sanyo TV as a monitor. I have an external keyboard and mouse and I keep it plugged in when trying to do this. I have tried with mirrored and seperate displays, both with the TV as secondary and primary display, and whenever I close the lid the TV suddenly says that the input resolution has changed and is out of the range of the TV. I have tried changing the resolution on both the TV and computer when both displays are active and it has made no difference. Is there a way to make this work or a way to keep the computer from changing the output resolution when I close the lid?

I have discovered that the issue is that the computer won't wake from sleep mode. I still have no idea what the problem is but it also occurs if I put the computer to sleep with the display open.

Kernel panics with external mouse in clamshell mode

Have had more than 6 kernel panics; usually after waking; always in clamshell mode when using a Logitech wireless mouse (with or w/o software loaded) or Kensington USB trackball (with driver loaded but not worth using w/o driver). Does not happen with Apple USB mouse. Does not happen in laptop mode -- haven't tried laptop mode w/external mouse. Always on work Ethernet when in clamshell mode.
Has occurred w/OS 10.4.9 and 10.4.10. Have run extended Apple hardware test w/no results.
Have removed Logitech “LCC” file from user/library/application enhancers.
Have experienced panics w/a variety of apps open/active, including just Safari.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Here are panic logs:
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panic(cpu 1 caller 0x003BDEB0): OSObject::refcount: Attempting to retain a freed object
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x362f3bb8 : 0x128d08 (0x3cb134 0x362f3bdc 0x131de5 0x0)
0x362f3bf8 : 0x3bdeb0 (0x3f0f9c 0x3f0f78 0x50efa04 0x4d609c0)
0x362f3c18 : 0x3c0d3b (0x4b62740 0x4ae958 0x28 0x3c09c4)
0x362f3c48 : 0x3c0e94 (0x4fd91c0 0x4d609c0 0x0 0x3c10ef)
0x362f3c68 : 0x3c188a (0x4d609c0 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x362f3ca8 : 0x3c18f7 (0x4d609c0 0x4fd92c0 0x4fe32c0 0x1628d8)
0x362f3ce8 : 0x38663c (0x4d41800 0x0 0x362f3d28 0x3c1002)
0x362f3d08 : 0x389e5b (0x4d28480 0x4fe3040 0x0 0x4d28480)
0x362f3d28 : 0x3b1448 (0x4d28480 0x4fe3040 0x362f3d58 0x3bdfd9)
0x362f3d78 : 0x188511 (0x4d28480 0x52d89b4 0x52d89c8 0x11cc32)
0x362f3db8 : 0x12b4c3 (0x54b61b4 0x52d8998 0x0 0x0)
0x362f3df8 : 0x124b17 (0x54b6100 0x0 0x18 0x362f3edc)
0x362f3f08 : 0x195a42 (0x362f3f44 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x362f3fc8 : 0x19b21e (0x55283e0 0x0 0x19e0b5 0x55283e0) No mapping exists for frame pointer
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0xb0220508
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.9.1: Thu Feb 22 20:55:00 PST 2007; root:xnu-792.18.15~1/RELEASE_I386
==
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x001A429B): Unresolved kernel trap (CPU 0, Type 14=page fault), registers:
CR0: 0x80010033, CR2: 0x00000000, CR3: 0x00e7d000, CR4: 0x000006e0
EAX: 0x0501cb40, EBX: 0x00000018, ECX: 0x004ae958, EDX: 0x050137a0
CR2: 0x00000000, EBP: 0x36473c48, ESI: 0x00000003, EDI: 0x06b5b7c0
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x00000000, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x00000010
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x36473a18 : 0x128d08 (0x3cb134 0x36473a3c 0x131de5 0x0)
0x36473a58 : 0x1a429b (0x3d0e4c 0x0 0xe 0x3d0670)
0x36473b68 : 0x19ada4 (0x36473b80 0x206 0x36473bd8 0x1416ad)
0x36473c48 : 0x3c0e94 (0x6b5b7c0 0x4d8ab00 0x0 0x3c10ef)
0x36473c68 : 0x3c188a (0x4d8ab00 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x36473ca8 : 0x3c18f7 (0x4d8ab00 0x6b5b940 0x6a21080 0x1628d8)
0x36473ce8 : 0x38663c (0x4d659c0 0x0 0x36473d28 0x3c1002)
0x36473d08 : 0x389e5b (0x4d44200 0x6b40100 0x0 0x4d44200)
0x36473d28 : 0x3b1448 (0x4d44200 0x6b40100 0x36473d58 0x3bdfd9)
0x36473d78 : 0x188511 (0x4d44200 0x53e7cb4 0x53e7cc8 0x11cc32)
0x36473db8 : 0x12b4c3 (0x5d579b4 0x53e7c98 0x0 0x0)
0x36473df8 : 0x124b17 (0x5d57900 0x0 0x18 0x36473edc)
0x36473f08 : 0x195a42 (0x36473f44 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x36473fc8 : 0x19b21e (0x553c820 0x0 0x19e0b5 0x553c820) No mapping exists for frame pointer
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0xb02203c8
==
panic(cpu 1 caller 0x001A429B): Unresolved kernel trap (CPU 1, Type 14=page fault), registers:
CR0: 0x80010033, CR2: 0x00000000, CR3: 0x00eac000, CR4: 0x000006e0
EAX: 0x05f522c0, EBX: 0x00000010, ECX: 0x004ae958, EDX: 0x05f522a0
CR2: 0x00000000, EBP: 0x364cbc48, ESI: 0x00000002, EDI: 0x05f7a040
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x00000000, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x00000010
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x364cba18 : 0x128d08 (0x3cb134 0x364cba3c 0x131de5 0x0)
0x364cba58 : 0x1a429b (0x3d0e4c 0x1 0xe 0x3d0670)
0x364cbb68 : 0x19ada4 (0x364cbb80 0x202 0x364cbbd8 0x1416ad)
0x364cbc48 : 0x3c0e94 (0x5f7a040 0x4e040c0 0x0 0x3c10ef)
0x364cbc68 : 0x3c188a (0x4e040c0 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x364cbca8 : 0x3c18f7 (0x4e040c0 0x5f9ffc0 0x5f9fcc0 0x1628d8)
0x364cbce8 : 0x38663c (0x4dfef40 0x0 0x364cbd28 0x3c1002)
0x364cbd08 : 0x389e5b (0x4dd4400 0x5f9fb00 0x0 0x4dd4400)
0x364cbd28 : 0x3b1448 (0x4dd4400 0x5f9fb00 0x364cbd58 0x3bdfd9)
0x364cbd78 : 0x188511 (0x4dd4400 0x56f88b4 0x56f88c8 0x11cc32)
0x364cbdb8 : 0x12b4c3 (0x51c6cb4 0x56f8898 0x0 0x0)
0x364cbdf8 : 0x124b17 (0x51c6c00 0x0 0x18 0x364cbedc)
0x364cbf08 : 0x195a42 (0x364cbf44 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x364cbfc8 : 0x19b21e (0x55adea0 0x0 0x19e0b5 0x4c7bd08) No mapping exists for frame pointer
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0xb011e3e8
==
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x00194914): pmap no pv_e's
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x3647bd28 : 0x128d08 (0x3cb134 0x3647bd4c 0x131de5 0x0)
0x3647bd68 : 0x194914 (0x3ce7d4 0x90cd3000 0x0 0x0)
0x3647bdf8 : 0x160ab6 (0x536c488 0x90cd3000 0x0 0xe2f9)
0x3647bf48 : 0x1a450e (0x13e0ce4 0x90cd3000 0x0 0x5)
0x3647bfc8 : 0x19acd4 (0x557cae0 0x0 0x19e0b5 0x4c8e4c0) No mapping exists for frame pointer
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0xbffff8b8
==
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x001A4A55): Unresolved kernel trap (CPU 0, Type 14=page fault), registers:
CR0: 0x80010033, CR2: 0x0000002b, CR3: 0x00eae000, CR4: 0x000006e0
EAX: 0x05230e40, EBX: 0x00000020, ECX: 0x004b0958, EDX: 0xffffffff
CR2: 0x0000002b, EBP: 0x364abc48, ESI: 0x00000004, EDI: 0x0526dc40
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x003c1ca8, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x019e0010
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x364aba28 : 0x128d08 (0x3cc0a4 0x364aba4c 0x131de5 0x0)
0x364aba68 : 0x1a4a55 (0x3d24b8 0x0 0xe 0x3d1cdc)
0x364abb78 : 0x19aeb4 (0x364abb90 0x1 0x364abb98 0x28)
0x364abc48 : 0x3c1e04 (0x526dc40 0x4f98200 0x0 0x3c205f)
0x364abc68 : 0x3c27fa (0x4f98200 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x364abca8 : 0x3c2867 (0x4f98200 0x52e0080 0x5267c40 0x1628d8)
0x364abce8 : 0x38759c (0x4f92f40 0x0 0x364abd28 0x3c1f72)
0x364abd08 : 0x38adbb (0x4f91f80 0x5237440 0x0 0x4f91f80)
0x364abd28 : 0x3b23a8 (0x4f91f80 0x5237440 0x364abd58 0x3bef49)
0x364abd78 : 0x188511 (0x4f91f80 0x5a074b4 0x5a074c8 0x11cc32)
0x364abdb8 : 0x12b4c3 (0x5a070b4 0x5a07498 0x0 0x0)
0x364abdf8 : 0x124b17 (0x5a07000 0x0 0x18 0x364abedc)
0x364abf08 : 0x195a42 (0x364abf44 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x364abfc8 : 0x19b32e (0x570c6c0 0x0 0x19e0b5 0x5332828) No mapping exists for frame pointer
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0xb011e3e8
==
NOTE: This last one occurred with Kensington USB Trackball mouse and MouseWorks installed, after working successfully most of the day. Previous kernel panics were w/Logitech wireless mouse.
==
panic(cpu 1 caller 0x001A4A55): Unresolved kernel trap (CPU 1, Type 14=page fault), registers:
CR0: 0x80010033, CR2: 0x00000028, CR3: 0x0195d000, CR4: 0x000006e0
EAX: 0x0000001c, EBX: 0x05811020, ECX: 0x004b0958, EDX: 0x00417e60
CR2: 0x00000028, EBP: 0x370dbb28, ESI: 0x00000008, EDI: 0x004b0958
EFL: 0x00010206, EIP: 0x00390660, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x02490010
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x370db8f8 : 0x128d08 (0x3cc0a4 0x370db91c 0x131de5 0x0)
0x370db938 : 0x1a4a55 (0x3d24b8 0x1 0xe 0x3d1cdc)
0x370dba48 : 0x19aeb4 (0x370dba60 0x780 0x0 0x200ab)
0x370dbb28 : 0x3c1cab (0x5811020 0x4b0958 0x120 0x3c1934)
0x370dbb58 : 0x3c1e04 (0x6093600 0x5d27c00 0x24 0x19a216)
0x370dbb78 : 0x387604 (0x5d27c00 0x24 0x370dbbb8 0x6c9dfc0)
0x370dbb98 : 0x38bfd4 (0x5d20c00 0x57be1e0 0x370dbbd8 0x3c3913)
0x370dbbf8 : 0x38aed3 (0x5d20c00 0x6d11f40 0x0 0x6048a00)
0x370dbc38 : 0x38b280 (0x6d11f40 0x4 0x0 0x6d0d040)
0x370dbc78 : 0x38b2dd (0x57c0de0 0x6d11f40 0x3b0bba 0x6d0d040)
0x370dbca8 : 0x38b331 (0x57c0de0 0x6d11f40 0x3b0bba 0x6d0d040)
0x370dbce8 : 0x3b1bce (0x57c0de0 0x6d11f40 0x3b0bba 0x6d0d040)
0x370dbd38 : 0x18c2fa (0x576d728 0x63c3094 0x63c30b0 0x6b967f8)
0x370dbdb8 : 0x12b4c3 (0x63c305c 0x657c7a4 0x370dbdf8 0x11e042)
0x370dbdf8 : 0x124b17 (0x63c3000 0x5768600 0x6816f48 0x0)
0x370dbf08 : 0x195a42 (0x370dbf44 0x0 0x0 0x0) Backtrace continues...

Greetings.
I'm having the same problem as Beanfield. I'm using a MX620 Logitech Wireless Laser Mouse, and it produces several problems under Mac OS X 10.4.10. The micro receiver is plugged to the rear of my iMac Intel Dual Core and altough I've switched it to the USB ports of my Apple Keyboard it still happens.The Kernel Panics (with the Grey Screen of Death) happen mostly when the mouse awakes the computer. Very often, when right clicking or single clicking items, the menus appear and disappear. Dragging items becomes impossible and even after restarting the iMac the problem persists.
It also interfers with the keyboard: sometimes the cursor blinks when moving and when I press any key on the keyboard, it resumes its normal activity. Recently I've added 1 G of RAM, but I've excluded it from the problem since it worked normaly with my now defunt Mighty Mouse. Also, I bought a 500 G Lacie external drive that works very well.
I'm getting very frustrated since this problems began only a few weeks after my purchases, which took in account full compatibility with my system. All drivers are correctly installed so...what's happening?
Best Regards
Pedro

HT3131 Are there any ventilation issues with running a macbook air in clamshell mode?

Are there any ventilation issues with running a macbook air in clamshell mode?

...that makes sense to me.
but, why do so many MBA users (on this forum and others) claim that ventilation occurs through the keyboard? Is this claim based on an old macbook design?
for example, here's a related discussion (although fairly old):
11-08-2010, 12:16 PM
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Re: Is it safe to use MBP with screen lid closed? Leave charge on always?
Quote:
Originally Posted by tHE j0KER
Actually I you shouldn't close the lid while running on an external screen. The keyboard of the Macbook is an air intake for the fan. Close the lid, and it could overheat.
A common misconception of unknown origin. The intake and the exhaust for the cooling fan on the 13" MB and MBP are both located on the rear slot at the base of the hinge. In fact, you can actually see the divider that separates the intake flow from the output flow. If it were through the keyboard crevices, then an awful lot of overheats would result from people using impermeable keyboard covers, as well as Apple's warranty department would be flipping out over the Apple store carrying such covers. iSkin ProTouch FX Keyboard Cover for all MacBooks - Black Printed Keys on White - Apple Store (U.S.)
Does one think that Apple sells these only for use when the Notebook is off??? http://store.apple.com/us/product/TW...co=MTM3OTUwMDE Closing the lid, whilst operating the unit actually results in cooler operation due to reduction in power consumed by operating the display, which in supporting the on-board display generates heat far greater than simply powering the video port..
Does one think that Apple sells these for use only when the MacBook is off? http://store.apple.com/us/product/TW...co=MTM3OTUwMDEApples direction for use is specifically for when using with an external display.
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Apple MacBook Air 13" mid 2011 1.8GHz Core i7 4GB 256 GB SSD Lion & Ubuntu Linux via Fusion
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11-08-2010, 02:34 PM
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Re: Is it safe to use MBP with screen lid closed? Leave charge on always?
once again, I've tried a few of these keyboard covers. the Moshi keyboard cover is the ONLY one I can recommend. the others are too thick or change the keyboard experience too much.
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11-08-2010, 03:34 PM
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Re: Is it safe to use MBP with screen lid closed? Leave charge on always?
1. Closing the cover will cause more heat. This is not because of covering the keyboard very much (though it does help some heat be retained). It's mainly because of the shape of the hinge and the fact when closed it covers up the back vent a lot more. For the best cooling, it is best to have the screen open. Just run it as a dual monitor, but make the external the Primary monitor, and if you don't want to use the built in, just turn its backlight off and don't use it.
2. The thing you plug into the wall is not a battery charger. The actual "charger" is built into the computer. It knows when to charge and when not to. If the little light on the power plug is amber, then its charging your battery. When its green, its just powering the laptop and NOT charging your battery at all.
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11-08-2010, 03:38 PM
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Re: Is it safe to use MBP with screen lid closed? Leave charge on always?
I'd leave the lid open, at least partially...yes it may be fine not doing that, but you are making heat dissipate worse, of course could even theoretically hurt the screen.
As for the battery...well there's really only two choices, have it plugged in or not. As others mentioned, you can't overcharge the battery. It can be damaged a bit from heat, but of course the number one thing that's going to damage it is discharging it...so it's a no brainer-use it plugged in whenever possible, and try to charge it whenever possible when it's not plugged in.
11-08-2010, 03:45 PM
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Re: Is it safe to use MBP with screen lid closed? Leave charge on always?
Quote:
Originally Posted by doh123
1. Closing the cover will cause more heat. This is not because of covering the keyboard very much (though it does help some heat be retained). It's mainly because of the shape of the hinge and the fact when closed it covers up the back vent a lot more. For the best cooling, it is best to have the screen open. Just run it as a dual monitor, but make the external the Primary monitor, and if you don't want to use the built in, just turn its backlight off and don't use it.
Nope. Apple would disagree with you on that one. Any "closure", which is, when compared to the amount of CFM, is insignificant. In fact, the opening size remains the same. it is only deflected at a slight angle when the lid is closed. Tilt your MBP and see. As well, shutting down the display lowers the heat being generated, even in the lower case. As I said, if it were a problem, Apple would not be selling stands designed to operate your unit in the closed position as the original poster of this thread proposes to do.
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Using macbook in clamshell mode?

using macbook in clamshell mode?

Yes, if you've an external display, keyboard and mouse. See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131.
That seems to be the mode I run in 99% of my days and night now that I bought an external display (and keyboard and Magic Trackpad).
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Unable to send file in binary mode to ftp server using AIR application

Hi, Can any one help me. i am trying to send local files to ftp server in binary mode from AIR application using sockets.
I cant use PASV mode for this FTP server because security restrictions. when i am trying to send Binary command i am always getting
error code 500 which is unrecognized command. I googled for solutions but i cant find any one using Binary mode to send data every example is using PASV mode to send
file.
code example:
private function upload():void{
sendCommand("binary ");
private function sendCommand(arg:String):void {
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in response i am getting unrecognized command.

I'm successfully using an ftp example from http://http://projects.maliboo.pl/FlexFTP/
that I converted to spark and uses a popup progress window.
If you don't need to use sockets I can post a sample project.
I believe I still connect with PASV, but have no problems sending Binary files.
I don't think they're commands that are dependent on each other

Can I use an external monitor/clamshell mode PERMANTENTLY?

What I'm trying to do is take my old TiBook 550 with its malfunctioning screen and busted hinges (grrrr) and effectively turn it into a low-budget version of a Mac Mini i.e. hook up a USB keyboard and LCD monitor to it and use it as if it were a desktop.
Now I have successfully attached the monitor and keyboard, turned on video mirroring etc. and it's all working fine. No problems with getting the thing to work. The only problem is I am having to keep the PB screen open slightly so that I can shut down and boot up for each session (for various reasons I don't want to leave it in sleep mode). Even though I bought a keyboard that has a USB power button on it, I am still unable to use it to boot up (I can shut down though).
As I understand it 'clamshell' mode only allows you to put the computer to sleep, so is there any way I can permanently tell the PB to ignore the on board LCD and only use the external display? My ultimate goal is to just have the PB sitting out of the way, lid closed (or lid removed??), whilst I use the keyboard and external display PLUS be able to shut down and reboot without having to prise open the screen, which is now quite damaged. Any ideas? TIA.
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Hi there,
I think you're right - Shutting down works via the keyboard but not Boot Up. It's weird because I'm sure I remember being able to do this once in the dim and distant past but maybe I'm wrong.
Anyway I've now hooked up my old laptop so that the screen is held ajar so I can reach the power button. After some research, I found out that the laptop should not be used with the screen closed for long periods anyway because of heat issues so this inelegant solution is probably the best in terms of keeping the temperature down.
Now what I need is some safe way of permanently disabling the display so that ONLY the external monitor works. If there was some way of doing that, at least I would not be wasting energy powering the original LCD. So far I have been able to disconnect the cable on the back of the screen that sends the 'data' to the LCD, but I've not yet been able to disable the back light.

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