My Reply follows quote. On 22/10/2004 17:59 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Just joined the list after recommendation from another user.......... > >My 3400c has been acting up dealing with a digital projector. I have been >able to determine I need a cc388d series cable (15pin-15pin) which will >allow the powerbook to interface with the projector. > >They told me to ensure that "the video output settings on the powerbook are >set that the external output has been enabled" > >I can't find any information on how that is checked or enabled. Can anyone >give me some help/instructions? > >Thanks > >Ron ------- Just a few guesses.
First, the cable sounds like a "standard" VGA cable, such as used with PCs to connect monitors. The PowerBook G3 Series has a VGA output port on the back. Don't know about the 3400c, but from the user's manual, it appears to have the same capability. From the user's manual, it can out put signals to TV type monitors as: Monitor type Resolution Bits per pixelÝ NTSC TV monitor 512 x 384* 1, 4, 8, 16, 24 NTSC TV monitor 640 x 480 1, 4, 8, 16 PAL TV monitor 640 x 480* 16 PAL TV monitor 1024 x 768 1, 4, 8, 16 * An asterisk indicates the startup resolution. Other resolutions can be selected using the Control Strip. Ý Bits per pixel indicate the number of colors a monitor can display at a given resolution. For example, 1 bit = 4 colors; 4 bits = 16 colors; 8 bits = 256 colors; 16 bits = thousands of colors; and 24 bits = millions of colors. It says that many other types of monitors are also supported. It also notes that if you connect the monitor after starting up the computer, the monitor will not be recognized. Generally, if you shut the computer down, connect the monitor, switch the monitor on, then start the computer, the monitor should be recognized. Then, open the monitors control panel, and you should see a second monitor on the panel's window. You can also select the monitor and adjust the resolution as needed. Depending on the projector, you may have to fiddle with it to see optimum display. Ken -- 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
