need help setting up monitor

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  1. dlamin517, Nov 7, 2008

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    so i just got the $1300 macbook and i am trying to configure it with my 24'' monitor. i have the dvi adapter but i cant figure out how to use the monitor as my main display. i dont want the display on the macbook at all. anyone know how to configure this?
     
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  2. richard.mac, Nov 7, 2008

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    in Display preferences drag the white bar (menu bar) to the bigger screen. or use Clamshell Mode (MacBook closed) by plugging in the Mag Safe power cord and a keyboard and shut the lid to sleep and then wake it up by tapping the keyboard.
     
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  3. JediMeister, Nov 7, 2008

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  4. dlamin517, Nov 7, 2008

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    ok but when i close it the computer goes into sleep mode. i get the dock and stuff on my 24'' but it is still extended to the laptop display
     
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  5. richard.mac, Nov 7, 2008

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    make sure the MacBook has gone to sleep (wait till fans shut off) then wake it up.

    make sure you follow the second link in JediMeister's post carefully.
     
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  6. dlamin517, Nov 7, 2008

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    got it. thanks guys. really helped me out. the problem was is that i had my mouse/keyboard usb plugged into a usb hub(on the monitor). plugged it into the computer and works fine. gracias

    Edit: actually i just wasnt patient enough for it to come back on. plugged into the hub and works fine.. thanks
     
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