There are a number of things we can try to resolve the problem here. The very first thing you should do is make sure you download and install the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Firmware Update. You'll need to have the mini-DisplayPort to VGA adaptor (the 'special connector') plugged into the MacBook Pro for it to work, as it actually updates the software on a chip inside that adaptor. You don't need to have the projector plugged in as well during the update, just the adaptor itself. I updated mine in this way with no problems.
Once that update is complete, plug the projector into the MacBook Pro. Ensure that the projector's input setting is on the correct input. Then, open System Preferences, and click 'Displays'. I recommend that if you do any work with projectors or external displays at all you check the 'Show displays in menu bar' box at this point. That will put a menu in your menu bar with a picture of a display on it. You can close System Preferences now. Then click that menu, and select 'Detect Displays'. The displays may flicker at this point. After that, you should see some picture on the projector. Using that menu, you can then change the resolution of the displays, turn 'mirroring' on or off, and 'Detect Displays'.
Mirroring means that both your MacBook Pro display and the projector will show the same image. If you turn off mirroring, then the MBP will go to 'extended desktop' mode, and will use the projector as a 'second' desktop. That means you can drag windows or icons from one desktop to the other, and have separate things on each display. Mirroring is simpler though.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask! And let us know if it works!
--Travis
Itunes not supported on this type of mac. Connect a display, TV, or projector to Mac You can connect your Mac to a display, TV, or projector using one or more of these options. Connect a display to a USB-C port: Use a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable to connect the display to the USB-C port on your Mac. Check the box next to Mirror Displays in order to have the same image appear on both your MacBook and on the room's LCD projector or TV. Mac easy to use. You may need to adjust your MacBook's resolution for an optimal image. Click on the Display tab and then click on the Scaled option. How to Use a Projector Wirelessly With a MacBook. Projectors are versatile tools in office settings. If you want to use a MacBook with a projector wirelessly, you can do so by utilizing Apple's AirPlay feature. You'll need to connect an Apple TV device to your projector via the projector's HDMI input.
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Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired) Parent topic: Setting Up the Software for the First Time Connection Methods for Various Network Environments You can choose a connection mode to suit your network environment. Check how the projector is connected to the network system (wireless or wired) and the communication. The new ViewSonic PA503S Best Projector for Mac is designed specifically with Mac in mind and works flawlessly with both the Mac and PC. With its USB connection and the fact that it comes with a VGA out port, this is the perfect projector for anyone who wants a small, simple, lightweight, and affordable small portable LCD projector for Mac. Iphone backup utility mac.
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