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Offline ilw-00

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« on: November 04, 2003, 02:19:31 PM »
I have a G4 laptop using system 10.2.6 and Powerpoint X.  I wanted to give a Powerpoint presentation but the standard projectors don't have a cord for the Mac.  Is there a special adaptor I could buy?  Is it standard for all projectors?  Any reason for this lack of standardization?  Thank you.  ilw-00
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2003, 12:04:55 AM »
Any cable, or no cable that anyone can identify as Mac-related?

 I am assuming this is not a business presentation at a site with an "established" projector. In those instances, I always been able to depend on the IT/PR folks to solve any connection problem.

I'd get the brand name of the projector and then call Customer Support at the manufacturer. Tell them your Mac model and OS and they should be able to answer your query + reduce any anxiety you may have.

I put a PP show together in San Francisco and ran it at a private party on a borrowed projector in Ohio, last year, where the owner of the projector (a Windozeperson) didn't have a clue. . . only the model number.

Calling In-Focus, in Portland with the model nr produced instant help confirming how to connect it to my Pismo, plus (more importantly) how and which control panels to adjust for the desired, projected results. . . in your case, Prefs Panels.

Some glitches in adding more slides at the last minute (in Ohio) were solved by calling Pendragon for some OS/SW advice. TeeEss to the Rescue . . .again!

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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2003, 11:51:03 AM »
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I have a G4 laptop using system 10.2.6 and Powerpoint X.  I wanted to give a Powerpoint presentation but the standard projectors don't have a cord for the Mac.  Is there a special adaptor I could buy?  Is it standard for all projectors?  Any reason for this lack of standardization?  Thank you.  ilw-00

Of course, Apple thinks it's no problem:
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The iBook G4 is also equipped with VGA video output to mirror your work to an external display or projection device. Just connect your external display or projector to the Video output port using the included Apple VGA Display Adapter, and you’re up and running.
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2003, 06:27:26 PM »
Thank you for you help.  I couldn't find an adaptor with my
G4.  The place I spoke said after my problem they would order some thing for me for the future.  But i wanted to get something of my own to have. Thank you again for the insights you have give me.  ilw-99
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