How to get a normal VGA screen to be recognised, and run a 2nd screen?

I have a 3 month old Macbook, so it must be one of the latest. Just purchased a mini display port to VGA adaptor, and plugged in my Compaq/HP Monitor. No activity; power light continues to flash as if there is no signal.
Tried "Apple-icon" | System preferences | Detect displays (which is more or less equivalent of Windows XP, etc), and it wont recognise a second screen. The help menu seems to think its just a straight forward plug in - though old posts here seem to talk about all manner of problems.
Nearest Apple Shop 100 miles away, so am reliant on your help.
I had assumed (innocently?) that Apple had sorted this out and made it a simple connect. Has anyone any ideas.

Oops. Sorry everyone, faulty connection at the Apple end - problem solved. Have to watch that, even if brand new cable!
Works first time now, as a mirrored screen. Plus putting 'screens' on menu bar made choices of resolution that much easier.

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