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Apple iMac (Early 2006) User Manual

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Chapter 3

Using Your iMac

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Connecting External Displays, Televisions, and Video Devices

Your iMac has a mini-DVI video out (£) port that you can use with an adapter to

connect an external DVI display, an external VGA display or projector, or a TV, video

projector, or VCR. Refer to the following chart to find the right adapter for your needs.

When an external monitor or TV is connected, you can either have the same image

appear on both the iMac display and the external display (known as video mirroring) or

use the external display to extend the size of the Mac OS X desktop (known as

extended desktop mode).

Connecting an External Display, Projector, TV, or VCR

Use the appropriate adapter to connect an external DVI or VGA display or a projector to

your iMac. Your iMac automatically detects the external display.

Mini-DVI port

£

To connect a

Use the

DVI display

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

VGA display or projector

Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Display Adapter

TV, video projector, or VCR

Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter