--- Andrew Kershaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If I get a video adapter (to fit the funky connector > on the back of > the 'cs) to attach a Mac monitor, zap the PRAM, then > start up, will > the external monitor come to life? Will it mirror, > or is it a true > second monitor? Since the 'cs is headless, I can't > very well open the > Monitors control panel to change settings if the > external display does > not mirror the built-in one... :-( > > 2nd question: Exactly which cable do I need to > attach the monitor? > Is the adapter the same for the 5x0 line? Any other > PowerBooks share > the same connector?
I haven't looked at the back of a 5300, so I'm guessing here, but, here's how it works on my 3400... First, what type of "funky connector" do you have? Is it a 15 pin three row connector? (Thats whats on teh 3400) If so, it's not really that funky ;-) That connector is a standard VGA connector on all PC based machines. It's smaller than the standard Mac video connector, so I wonder if thats why it wasn't incorporated on the Powerbooks. Anyway, it will hook up to any standard monitor just fine, or, if you have a Mac monitor, you do need to get the adapter to convert the different plug ends... When I fire up the 3400 with the external monitor attached, I need to go into the Monitor COntrol Panel and switch from the "800x600" local machine option to one of the other options. THis then uses the external monitor, but not the built in screen! I must then, when I'm finish, switch it back to the regular display, or, simply shut down and next time I boot up, it will default there... Of course, I'm using 1024x768 when I go external so it can't display on both screens since the 3400's native screen only supports up to 800x600... Hope some of that is helpful. Cheers, Sionnach __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
