Pair iPAD with iMac monitor and keyboard

Is it possible? How about the iMac wireless keyboard paired with the iPad? Related to possible future purchase so all h/w and s/w latest available.

Should be as easy as connecting the cable from pad to Mac.
Well, as the iMac doesn't have a video input port, that would be rather tricky. Where would you propose connecting the iPad to?
You can connect the iPad to a computer monitor that has video inputs. Cables for virtually every video input are available.

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Can you plug a ipad into a monitor and keyboard?

I don't know anything about ipad's.
Can you plug a ipad into a monitor and keyboard?

As Rudegar pointed out, the AV cable is an adequate option. But another option is to purchase an Apple TV. That's the only way to use Airplay from an iOS device (for now). I'm pretty sure no OEM TV's support Apple's Airplay technology as of yet. Apple wants you to purchase the Apple TV so don't hold out hope that they'll license the tech to TV manufacturers any time soon.
Check out Apple's demo of Airplay on their website and see if that's an option you might like. The AV cable is cheaper but IMO a cable of any kind is a cumbersome work around. And the Apple TV allows you to also play music and look at your pictures from any iOS device as well.
Re: your other question: "Can I see my iPad on the TV in general when hooked up?". The answer is, "Not yet". Only the "output" (IE: music, video, slideshows) can be seen through Airplay or the AV cable. You can't use the TV as a second monitor for your iOS device.
Lastly, you can't "break" your device simply by trying to hook it up to your TV. I had the same issue with my father this holiday with trying to convince him he couldn't break his camera by trying to hook it directly up via the USB connector on the TV.
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MacBook Pro with external monitor and keyboard.

Hello, everyone.
I've tried to find the answer for this question but haven't found a clear answer with my Google search.
My older Powerbook G4 will not allow me to work with an external monitor and keyboard with the screen in a closed position. I am about to purchase a new MacBook Pro and would like to be able to use it at home with a larger monitor and keyboard but with the lid closed and its built-in screen turned off. Can this be done ?
How can a MacBook Pro be used (turned-on) with external monitor and keyboard while the lid is closed and the its screen is off ?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
Joseph

Hi Niel,
I have the same problem with my MacBook and I followed the instructions you posted. My issue is that when the computer wakes up after clicking the buttons on the keyboard it then quickly goes back to sleep. I can't seem to keep it awake when the lid is closed. I've been searching for an answer without any luck. Any idea how to solve this problem?
Thanks!
P.S. After I finished posting this message I figured out my problem. While fiddling with my computer and monitor, I inadvertently disconnected the power. After reconnecting the power, I was able to wake my computer and keep it awake. A note to other people having this issue: the computer must be connected to a power outlet to run in closed mode.
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Syslinux with additional monitor and keyboard?

Hi,
is it possible to use an additional monitor (and keyboard) with syslinux?
I have a Lenovo T500 laptop with a docking station attached to a second monitor and keyboard which are recognized after starting arch. As I'm using disk encryption, I have to type in the password under syslinux and it would be very nice if I could do it using the external keyboard and monitor.
Best regards

WonderWoofy wrote:My machine allows me to set the default monitor in the bios. I have a Thinkpad Edge E430. I can choose between the laptop lcd, the HDMI, or the VGA.
Thanks for the answer. Unfortunately, this did not work for me.
Strangely, the external keyboard is working in the syslinux menu, but not after that when I have to type in the pass-phrase. Maybe it has something to do with my syslinux.cfg?
DEFAULT arch
PROMPT 0
UI menu.c32
LABEL arch
MENU LABEL Arch Linux
LINUX ../vmlinuz-linux
APPEND cryptdevice=/dev/sda2:main root=/dev/mapper/main-root ro locale=de_DE.UTF-8
INITRD ../initramfs-linux.img
LABEL reboot
MENU LABEL Reboot
COM32 reboot.c32
LABEL off
MENU LABEL Power Off
COMBOOT poweroff.com
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HOOKS="base udev autodetect block usbinput keymap encrypt lvm2 filesystems keyboard fsck shutdown"

Using the MacBook Pro with external Monitor and Keyboard

This may be a dumb question, but here it goes anyway:
Can I use the MacBook Pro with an external monitor and a bluetooth keyboard and mouse without having it opened all of the time ?
I am planning to buy a MacBook for my wife and most of the time she will be using it at her home office.
I don't want her to use the computer opened all of the time when she is actually looking at the separate screen and using a separate keyboard. Having the laptop opened will only accumulate dust and reduce the lifetime of the built in screen.
What I would actually need is a kind of "docking station", but Apple doesn't make that - I know.
So can the MacBook at least be operated without the internal screen powered on while it is closed?
Thanks for your help
Martin
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Yes - it's called clamshell mode:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131

I plan to purchase a Mac mini and then a new iPad. Can I use the iPad as a monitor and keyboard for the Mac mini, either through the USB connection or thru Wi-Fi?

I plan to purchase a Mac mini and then a new iPad. Can I use the iPad as a keyboard and screen for the Mac mini, using either the USB connector or Wi-Fi?

I'm sorry, I should have said thru Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi. I want to use the mini as a base station and the iPad like a laptop that I can sync when I'm home and carry with me when I travel. Is is possible to hook these 2 up - iPad/mini, through Bluetooth? I understand I need to use a regular monitor/keyboard/mouse on the initial install.

I got a new iMac and my keyboard is not pairing to the iMac. The Keyboard came with the computer.

I got a new iMac and my keyboard is not pairing to the iMac. The Keyboard came with the computer.

Since it's a new machine, contact Apple's Support and let them deal with it.
27" i7 iMac (Mid 2011) refurb, OS X Yo (10.10.1), Mavs, ML & SL, G4 450 MP w/10.5 & 9.2.2

HT4623 i updated my ipad with ios7 but the keyboard does not work as it should hit the letters it is slow and does not click as it should

updated my ipad with ios7 but the keyboard does not work its slow when i hit the letters does not click did not do this until i updated anyone can help me on this to fix it

Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings

Separate monitor and keyboard

Hi. I was just about to get the IMac 24" and then took a look at the MacBook Pro 15". It would be nice to have the portability of the notebook to take downstairs or travel with. Does anyone use a separate monitor and keyboard for their MacBook? I don't play a lot of games but want to make sure that I have enough power to run my photo imaging software. Would the basic MacBook Pro be OK or should I upgrade to the next level? Thanks!

i have that basic and it works great.. i take mine to the office and plug it into the VGA monitor and use the an external keyboard and works like a charm.
cheers

My Ipad2 won't pair up with my apple wireless keyboard.

My Ipad2 won't pair up with my apple wireless keyboard. It shows it's available to be paried, but when I try to type the 4 number code and press enter, nothing happens and finally the bluetooth search times out. Anyone with suggestions?

I realize this is an old post, however I had the same problem (Apple 2009 Aluminum BlueTooth keyboard and iPad 2). I kept getting the "Pairing Unsuccessful" message. Here's what worked for me:
1. Turn off the keyboard by holding down the power button until the green light turns off.
2. I power cycled the iPad by holding the sleep/wake and home button until the screen went to black, and turned it on again. (Not sure if this was necessary, but I figure it couldn't hurt.)
3. Holding the keyboard in my lap, I pressed AND HELD the power button in through the next few steps. (DO NOT LET GO UNTIL I SAY SO)
4. At this point, I got the message on the iPad to type the code. YESSSSSSSSS!
5. STILL CONTINUING TO hold in the power button, I keyed in the code and pressed return.
6. Next thing I saw was:
Bluetooth (ON ( ))
Devices
Apple Wireless Keyboard ----------------------------------------- Connected (>)
7. That's it. You can let go of the power button now.
Hope this helps, I thought I'd post this in case anyone else was having similar problems.
Cheers!

Using the GT70 with external monitor and lid closed

I wasn't sure where to post this question.
I have several laptops and use external monitors. I close the lid on the laptops and the display continues to work.
On the GT70, the system shuts down. It won't allow me to use the external keyboard and mouse or display the session.
Any suggestions if there is a configuration option to allow the GT70 to continue to function with external monitor and lid closed.

Yup. This is a windows setting. You need to go into your control panel -> power options -> "Choose when the computer sleeps" and "Choose what closing the lid does"
That should solve the problem. I currently have my GT70 hooked up to a 42" TV and I can close the lid and it stays on and the TV continues displaying as well. No problems. =]

I purchased Keynote for my iMac, when I sync my iPad with iMac isn't Keynote suppose to be installed on my iPad?

I purchased Keynote for iMac, when I sync my iPad with iMac isn't Keynote suppose to be installed on my iPad too?

I think that only files are synced, and not applications.
On your iPad, go into app store and download keynote.
It is possible that you have to buy it again though, once for the desktop, once for ios devices.
please let me know if this helped. and if it's incorrect, so i can change it if so.
Thanks,
Finally iMac!

My MacBook keyboard and track pad stopped functioning after pairing an Apple wireless mouse and keyboard. Any suggestions?

My MacBook keyboard and track pad stopped functioning after pairing an Apple wireless mouse and keyboard. Any suggestions?

I deleted the mouse by selecting it in the bluetooth options and clicking the minus tab. I went ahead and reinstalled OS X right afterwards. Right now I am having to use a USB mouse and keyboard. I disconnected both prior to start up. I get a widow that shows a demonstration on how to install batteries into a wireless mouse only way to pass that screen was to reattach the USB mouse. Then with a fresh startup no resolve.

Can I sync two iPads with different users and email addresses on the same computer

Can I sync two IPads with different users and email addresses on the same computer.

yes, just make sure you turn off auto-sync to keep everything organized before you try syncing
on a pc
edit > preferences > devices - 'prevent ipads, iphones, and ipods from syncing automatically' needs to be checked

How can I set up company ipads with preloaded apps and files?

I want to set up multiple ipads with preloaded apps and files before handing them out to employees. We intendend the employee to be able to install their own content on the device using their own itunes account. When I attempted to connected to a pc using a personal account my the content obtained by the company account was prompted to be removed. Was this done incorrectly? Is there a way I can set up company ipads with preloaded apps and files so that they don't get removed when the user connects them to another computer with another itunes account?
Right now we are looking to have the employee use their own itunes account and reimburse the expense for the needed apps, but this could be an issue if they leave the company and the device is reassigned.

Yes this is possible. I've been using Apple Configurator to do this (you could also use iTunes to restore backups). The trick is, you need to tell the end user not to sync apps within his/her iTunes on his/her computer. You will need to instruct the end user to download apps OTA using the App Store on the iPad rather than with iTunes on his/her computer. If the user tries to sync apps on his/her computer, it will wipe out apps that you installed. However if the user downloads apps OTA, your apps and the user downloaded apps will both stay on the iPad.
When you hand the iPad to the user, be sure to log out of your company Apple ID on the iPad at Settings -> Store and have them sign in with their personal Apple ID. That way it is all set for them to download apps under their own Apple ID.
~Joe

Pair iPAD with iMac monitor and keyboard

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