Hey guys.

Dwayner · Dwayner #1 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:34 AM

Hey guys
I have the new mac book pro
with the core duo 2GHz 15.4 inch.
and i am planning on getting a new monitor
does anyone no how i can change my setting so
that when i close my laptop it does not turn off
or go to sleep if anyone could. i am the only one
of my friends that uses a mac and i can't figure it out.
if anyone could help me that would be great.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:37 AM

There is no native setting in Mac OS X to do this. When the lid is closed, all network connections are cut and the machine goes to sleep.

Dwayner · Dwayner #3 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:40 AM

when running a external montor and keyboard do i have to keep the mac book open?

eric · eric #4 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:41 AM

you can run on an external monitor on a macbook (or mbp) while it's closed in an external mode, no?

Macbook as primary computer

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #5 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:42 AM

That is different. Clamshell Mode is something that all new Mac notebooks will do. There is no setting to change. Simply plug in an external keyboard, mouse and monitor and then you can shut the lid. It will work with the lid closed in that fashion.

Merely shutting the notebook without all of those peripherals attached will not prevent sleep mode.

eric · eric #6 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:43 AM

i'm pretty sure that's what he was asking - though i could be wrong...

Dwayner · Dwayner #7 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:44 AM

excellent.

fully automated

Im very excited to use my macbook pro as a makeshift desktop computer tower, with my new bluetooth keyboard and mighty mouse.

With the addition of the monitor Ill be getting Im planning on simulating a desktop computer.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #8 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:47 AM

Yep. Just do this:

You can use an external display while the notebook display is closed by following these steps:

1. Put the notebook to sleep by closing the display.

2. Connect an external display, mouse and keyboard.

3. Press a key on the external keyboard.

Note: The AC adapter must be connected or the notebook will immediately go back to sleep.

Dwayner · Dwayner #9 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:51 AM

ok so
close the note book
plug everything in
and strart press something on the keyboard
just wont to make sure i got that all right
and is this all the same if both my mouse
and keyboard are bluetooth ?

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #10 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:54 AM

That would be fine. Just be sure to check the box "Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer" in your System Preferences under Bluetooth first.

Dwayner · Dwayner #11 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:56 AM

ok awesome
thank you
[url]http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=L&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS1 0075693&catid=22335[url]
this is the monitor i was thinking of getting

Dwayner · Dwayner #12 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:57 AM

sorry i messed that up *

imacmatt09 · imacmatt09 #13 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:57 AM

hey you got close the tag at the end like this [/url]

imacmatt09 · imacmatt09 #14 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:58 AM

you can edit your posts too just so you know

Dwayner · Dwayner #15 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:59 AM

oh thank you
but could you maybe give it a look
and tell me what you think?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...93&catid=22335

D3v1L80Y #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-28-2006, 12:37 AM There is no native setting in Mac OS X to do this. When the lid is closed, all network connections are cut and the machine goes to sleep. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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eric #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	12-28-2006, 12:41 AM you can run on an external monitor on a macbook (or mbp) while it's closed in an external mode, no? Macbook as primary computer Last edited by eric; 12-28-2006 at 12:42 AM. Reason: edit, added mbp
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D3v1L80Y #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-28-2006, 12:42 AM That is different. Clamshell Mode is something that all new Mac notebooks will do. There is no setting to change. Simply plug in an external keyboard, mouse and monitor and then you can shut the lid. It will work with the lid closed in that fashion. Merely shutting the notebook without all of those peripherals attached will not prevent sleep mode. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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D3v1L80Y #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-28-2006, 12:47 AM Yep. Just do this: You can use an external display while the notebook display is closed by following these steps: 1. Put the notebook to sleep by closing the display. 2. Connect an external display, mouse and keyboard. 3. Press a key on the external keyboard. Note: The AC adapter must be connected or the notebook will immediately go back to sleep. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-28-2006, 12:54 AM That would be fine. Just be sure to check the box "Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer" in your System Preferences under Bluetooth first. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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Dwayner #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2006 Location: canada all the way Posts: 60 Mac Specs: mac book pro 15.4 inch core duo 2.0GHz with 512ram RadeonX1600 graphics	12-28-2006, 12:34 AM Hey guys I have the new mac book pro with the core duo 2GHz 15.4 inch. and i am planning on getting a new monitor does anyone no how i can change my setting so that when i close my laptop it does not turn off or go to sleep if anyone could. i am the only one of my friends that uses a mac and i can't figure it out. if anyone could help me that would be great.
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eric #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	12-28-2006, 12:43 AM i'm pretty sure that's what he was asking - though i could be wrong...
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Dwayner #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2006 Location: canada all the way Posts: 60 Mac Specs: mac book pro 15.4 inch core duo 2.0GHz with 512ram RadeonX1600 graphics	12-28-2006, 12:44 AM excellent. fully automated Im very excited to use my macbook pro as a makeshift desktop computer tower, with my new bluetooth keyboard and mighty mouse. With the addition of the monitor Ill be getting Im planning on simulating a desktop computer.
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Dwayner #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2006 Location: canada all the way Posts: 60 Mac Specs: mac book pro 15.4 inch core duo 2.0GHz with 512ram RadeonX1600 graphics	12-28-2006, 12:51 AM ok so close the note book plug everything in and strart press something on the keyboard just wont to make sure i got that all right and is this all the same if both my mouse and keyboard are bluetooth ?
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Dwayner #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2006 Location: canada all the way Posts: 60 Mac Specs: mac book pro 15.4 inch core duo 2.0GHz with 512ram RadeonX1600 graphics	12-28-2006, 12:56 AM ok awesome thank you [url]http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=L&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS1 0075693&catid=22335[url] this is the monitor i was thinking of getting
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Dwayner #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2006 Location: canada all the way Posts: 60 Mac Specs: mac book pro 15.4 inch core duo 2.0GHz with 512ram RadeonX1600 graphics	12-28-2006, 12:57 AM sorry i messed that up *
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imacmatt09 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 29, 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 749 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 17'' 1.83 ghz 512 mb ram	12-28-2006, 12:57 AM hey you got close the tag at the end like this [/url]
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imacmatt09 #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 29, 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 749 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 17'' 1.83 ghz 512 mb ram	12-28-2006, 12:58 AM you can edit your posts too just so you know
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Dwayner #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2006 Location: canada all the way Posts: 60 Mac Specs: mac book pro 15.4 inch core duo 2.0GHz with 512ram RadeonX1600 graphics	12-28-2006, 12:59 AM oh thank you but could you maybe give it a look and tell me what you think? http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...93&catid=22335
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