Advanced Configuration

 

Macintosh computers use several methods to connect to an external

 

 

monitor or projector. The following paragraphs describe the different

 

models and methods used as of this printing.

Macintosh

These do not include video out support. Contact a third-party supplier for

PowerBook Series

an interface adapter for these computers.

140, 145, 145B,

The following companies supply the necessary adapters:

150, 170

 

Power-R Corporation 1-800-729-6970

 

Griffin Technologies 1-800-255-0990

 

• Enhance Cable Technologies 1-800-343-2425

 

• Novaid Tower Company 1-800-255-0990

Macintosh

These systems must be connected to a docking station. The docking

PowerBook Series

station has the external video out port that allows connection to the

200, 230, 250,

projector.

280, 2300

 

 

 

Macintosh

The PowerBook 5300 uses a Processor Direct Slop (PDS) to implement

PowerBook 5300

external video. This card provides an external connection for video at the

 

back of the computer. It provides resolutions up to 832x624 at 256 colors.

 

All 5300 series PowerBooks require a video adapter cable to connect to an

 

external display. The part number is M3927LL/A*. For more

 

information, call your local Macintosh dealer.

 

The 5300ce provides SVGA (800x600) at thousands of colors for the

 

internal display only. The external display is limited to 256 colors unless a

 

third-party video card has been installed.

Macintosh

These systems use Macintosh Video Mirroring to send an image to an

PowerBook Series

external monitor or projector.

160, 165, 180,

To set up these systems:

185, 500, 520, 540

1 Connect the Macintosh video cable supplied with your PowerBook to its external video out port.

2 Connect the switchable Macintosh adapter to the PowerBook video cable.

3 Connect the VGA cable to the Macintosh Adapter.

4 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the projector.

5 Turn on the projector.

6 Turn on the Macintosh PowerBook.

7 From the Macintosh PowerBook desktop Apple symbol, choose Control Panel.

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