Using a Plasma TV as a Monitor

OK, I have a Panasonic plasma and the Apple mini dvi to vga adapter. when connected, my MacBook recognizes the plasma. I can't get mirror to work, but I can select the Plasma and run front row. How do I mirror?

Hey Tony,
Heres an article on how to do it if you don't have any peripherals connected:
Use A Macbook With The Main Display Off
But if you do have a keyboard, mouse, etc, you can just shut the screen and use the TV as your primary, and the Macbook will keep on chugging!
-Tom

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