Conect 2010 MINI to older 30: cinema display'

When using the MINI Display Port to HDMI & DVI adaptor, the MINI does not recognise the resolution of the 30" display.  Says it's about half of the true resolution.
1280 x 960 vs 2560 X 1600
How can I fix this?

Thank you BobRz,
We'll take a run into town today and see what we can find.  If it won't work on her laptop, she has a G5 from 2004.  That might work.
Very much appreciated,
Ben

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