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Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 67
Using Your MacBook with the Display Closed
You can use your MacBook with the display closed if the computer is connected to an
external monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Important: To use your MacBook with the display closed, the MacBook must be
plugged into a functioning power outlet.
To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed:
1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your MacBook.
2 Connect the power adapter to the MacBook and a power outlet. Check that the power
adapter light is on.
3 Close the MacBook display to put the computer to sleep.
4 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your MacBook to an external
display.
5 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the
MacBook.
Connecting a TV, VCR, or Other Video Device
To connect a TV or video device that requires a composite or S-video connection:
1 Connect the Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) to the Mini-DVI port on
your MacBook.
2 Connect the device to the adapter.
3 If you want to send the sound from your MacBook to the device, connect a miniplug-
to-RCA cable (not included) from the headphone (f) port on your MacBook to the
audio input ports on your device.
4 Turn on the external device.