HI, I am trying to connect my macbook pro,  18 months old, to a projector using the mini display port and a cable/connector to a VGA port on the back of the projector.  It all fits but the there is nothing happening? no mirroring option. Any ideas?

HI, I am trying to connect my macbook pro,  18 months old, to a projector using the mini display port and a cable/connector to a VGA port on the back of the projector.  It all fits but the there is nothing happening? no mirroring option. Any ideas appreciated.  Many thanks

to get to the Detect Displays button you have to hold down the Option key and the button appears.
SeanfromFulham wrote:
Many thanks, however I don't seem to have any relevant options under displays.

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