Setting up monitor

[LaLLLy]

I just connected my MBP to my monitor, and all it is showing is my screen saver. How do I actually use the monitor and set it up?

 

[oakie]

go to system preferences > displays

sort it out from there by assigning the function desired to the external display, i.e. mirrored or extended desktop as the primary or secondary display.

 

[LaLLLy]

thanks! also.. is there any way to use the monitor without having to charge my macbook? I don't want to kill my battery.

 

[scarboni21]

thanks! also.. is there any way to use the monitor without having to charge my macbook? I don't want to kill my battery.

The monitor is going to draw a lot of power from your MBP. You are going to kill your battery a whole lot faster if you keep cycling it rather than keeping it plugged in. FYI Your computer is not constantly charging your battery while its plugged in.

 

[LaLLLy]

I wasn't aware of that thanks.

 

[ThaDoggg]

Keep it plugged in but every 2 or 3 days make sure you run the MacBook on battery as well to get the electrons moving.


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