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Viewing MacBook Pro On HDTV

  • 13-04-2011 8:55pm
    #1
    RedLegend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭


    I have my MacBook Pro (2010 model) running through my Samsung HDTV in mirror mode. The thing is once I close the display on the MacBook I loose the signal to the TV. I've done a bit of research online and it seems the only way to enable this "closed clamshell" mode is by using a bluetooth mouse or keyboard. Is there any other way to get around this as I have neither?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    fergusb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭fergusb


    I've managed to do this but sometimes isn't that reliable. I think from what I remember is you need to:
    1. Have it plugged into the Mains
    2. have a Mouse or keyboard attached (I use a USB mouse) - Last time I tried, it worked without this....
    3. have an external display attached (TV).

    Then when I close the lid, the laptop sometimes does turn off, but by using the Apple Remote it wakes the system back up and ready for use displayed on the TV.


  • #3
    WestMayo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭WestMayo


    I use insomniax for this, it stops your Macbook going into sleep mode when you close it down. http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/22211/insomniax


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