[iBook] help with connecting projector

[Larry Kollar]

George Southwell wrote:

> I have been doing some research on the web to try to determine how 
> easily the Mac iBooks connects to "standard" video projector such as 
> the type one would typically find in a corporate office.  My desktop 
> is a Mac and I am thinking of buying a potable - but I will not buy a 
> Mac unless I am positive I will not be embarrassed when I carry it in 
> to a clients conference room and it has a weird hook-up.

I've connected my iBook to the variety of (VGA-based) projectors in 
conference rooms where I work, and get a picture. One tip that might 
help is to start System Preferences, click Displays, and check "Show 
displays in menu bar" -- that will let you select the resolution that 
works best with the projector without having to start System 
Preferences while you're getting ready to start. Often, you can ask for 
a few minutes to "get set up" before the clients actually enter; this 
gives you time to set up the projector, start your presentation, 
distribute materials (if you use them), and determine whether you have 
any contingencies to deal with.

Like another poster said though, regardless of what kind of computer 
you have, the only way you can be positive about the results is to take 
your own projector with you.

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