MacBook Pro mid2007 connecting to monitor

Hi there. I am currently am using a MacBook Pro mid 2007 and was wondering it is possible to connect it to an external monitor and if so use it when closed without the comp going into sleep mode. Cheers.  Andy

Clamshell mode-How to:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131
Hope this helps

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