Closing The Screen/Lid on my Macbook

I am new to this forum and I am hoping I can make some contributions and indeed get some assistance from the group for my new Macbook. I have switched over having been a windows user for 10 years plus.
I like to view DVDs on my Dell 22" screen and I have a small problem..
I dont want to have both screens on at the same time...and when I close my Macbook lid, it powers down.??
Can I set this up so I only have one screen on..and can I set my power options so that when I close the lid on my Macbook, it does not shut down.?
Any advice much appreciated
Regards
Paul

Hi Paul,
Welcome to Apple Discussions and the Apple family. What you're referring to is "clamshell" mode, check out this link for more explanations:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131
The important thing with this mode is consistency with your peripherals.

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