Using a projector with KeyNote/PowerPoint

How can I blank the output to the projector so I can work on the laptop to set up the next presentation for subsequent speakers? Easy on Windows (Fn F4 typically), can't see any way to do it with my Mac!

lynnej46 wrote:
When using PowerPoint or Keynote with a projector (e.g., giving a presentation), the laptop display is blurry, although the projected image is clear.
I had that only once after updating to 10.6.8.
First Aid:
Connect projector before starting Keynote.
Set in System Settings - Displays - Arrangement different (matching) resolutions for projector and your display and look that "clone" is not checked.
Eventually uncheck "Automatically arrange brightness..." during presentation.
Cheers - Lupunus
PS ... After a major update (as 10.6.8 is) you are recommended to perform a permissions repair with the Disk Utility. Don't bother about upcoming warnings during that run, the ocour mostly as the repair is performed on a running system and opened files could not by touched by the tool.

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I have recently update to the OS Maverik and I use a projector with a mini display port adaptor to my MacBook Air, ever since the only thing that projects is my desktop picture. I cannot get it to project my school work that I need to teach my students. Help!

Hi Becki514,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The following articles may help you with your projector issue:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3382
Mac notebooks: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3131
I hope this information helps ....
Have a great day!
- Judy

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If you are having issues with the image quality when using your projector as an external display for your MacBook Pro, you may find the troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article helpful:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
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For a series of presentations I'm creating, on practically every slide, I have to delete a picture, then paste the replacement on the slide, resize that item, and reposition it on the slide (at the same location).
This seemed like a perfect use for Automator, and I recorded my steps in Automator, but I ran into a couple of questions after that.
1) When I'm in Keynote, I don't see a command to run a script.
2) I'm looking at the automation that was created, and the workflow includes "Type 600 px into the text field." But I'm concerned that I don't see anywhere in the workflow that specifies what property is being edited at that point.
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I never thought to use Automator before but may give it a try now.
I'm pretty new to AS so don't quote me, I know some apps have a File Menu command to run scripts but in general *** are run from the script menu on RHS of Menubar, perhaps you need to activate a pref for that I can'r remeber how I got mine there. Applescripts can be run with Keynote but have limited use. It seems to me there is no property dictionary for Keynote items.
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end tell
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　　　　keystroke “v“ using {command down}
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end tell
http://piyocast.com/as/archives/537

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1454
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Using digital projector with macbook

A basic question from an escaped PC user.
What keystroke is used to tell my macbook to send the display output to an external projector?
I need the equivalent of the F8 key I used on my work supplied PC laptop
I have purchased the link cable so the hardware side is OK .

As usual with a apple you don't need to do anything! I use mine for presentations and you just plug the projector in and hey presto.
You can adjust the screen setting in System prefs, Displays.
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Tony (also in the West Midlands)
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You can't just plug it in and talk to Nana in Holland.
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What can't hear you?
iTunes, Safari and Mail (etc...) don't use the audio input.
I think I read somewhere that I buy something to make it work?
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Sorry if this is the wrong post location, but I figured people here would be the most knowledgeable about the topic.
I'm looking into getting a portable projector for under $450 that will work with my 2009 MacBook Pro for: a) watching instructional videos and b) doing some web surfing and a little programing. I can't get a monitor because I need portability and a picture at least 30" due to some visions issues.
I've looked into a few including the Optoma PK301 (sold at apple) and the Samsung 410ME (higher lumens, but lower res). Most of them have a max resolution of 800x600 and I'm wondering how that will appear on a 30"-45" projection? Will websites wider than 800 pixels be cut off? Does that mean a video with a resolution of 960x540 will be cut off or look funny?
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Thanks very much, perfect!
Only thing is you don't need to press the "?" button. But it seems a little temperamental when you option + click + drag. I found you to have to deselect but clicking anywhere in the window and reselected the window you wish to mirror (which I assume press the "?" does the same thing).
I never thought it was going to be this simple, I was sure I would need to install a third party app or something.
Thanks again!!!!!!!

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