6Make sure the other end of the monitor’s cable is attached to the monitor. Then attach the end of the cable (with the monitor adapter, if it’s an
External monitor port
Monitor adapter |
Monitor cable
(to
If you are connecting a VGA or SVGA monitor, do not use the adapter. Connect the monitor cable directly to the external monitor port on the PowerBook.
7Turn on the external monitor.
8Press the Power (π) key to turn on your computer. (You can press any key if your
PowerBook is in sleep.)
The external monitor is automatically activated. You can use the Control Strip
to change the resolution on the monitor. See the “Monitors” topic area of Mac OS Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu, for instructions.
Trouble with the external monitor?
mNothing happened when you tried to turn on the PowerBook.
Make sure that all your equipment is connected properly. Then try pressing the Power (π) key again.
Make sure that the battery is charged, or that the power adapter is plugged into both the computer and an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on.
mThe computer is on, but the external monitor is dark.
Make sure that the monitor’s power cord is connected and that its power switch is on. Try adjusting the monitor’s brightness and contrast settings. If this doesn’t work, try restarting your computer.
