Just for the record, this is a terrific resource, and reviewing the digest version is one of my regular means for keeping up and understanding how to use my 2400c most effectively. in addition, Brandy's smart-___ responses are a major source of entertainment. I mostly just listen because there are others better suited to make the intelligent and semi-intelligent replies, but if i can contribute I often email the person directly. Anyway, here's my query: does anyone have advice for PAINLESSLY using the 2400c to make PowerPoint presentations using VGA-out projectors? In recent weeks, I've taken my 2400c to Japan and various places in the U.S. to make presentations, and it's been harrowing. Ultimately, I was able to do it, but I was sweating bullets until the very last minute in at least a couple of situations. In those cases, colleagues using G3 PBs and Windows notebooks had no problems. A big part of the problem was not being able to change the monitor resolution before hooking into the projector--because the control panel doesn't show other choices besides 800x600 until you're actually hooked up to another monitor (or projector). In one case, this was okay because my PB display still worked and I could access the control panel with no problem. But in my most recent anxiety-filled meeting, the 2400c display was blacked out and when I would reach the desktop after booting , the projected image would go berserk and begin rolling vertically. Really fast, so that there was no way to work the control panel to set the resolution. Switched to another projector--no signal. At the very last minute, I tracked down yet another projector and it worked okay. I guess the question boils down to whether there is a way to set monitor resolution (or even access the full range of options) prior to hooking up a projector? This seems to be a problem with older PBs like the 2400c. My experience in using newer G3s is that it's much less of a problem. My 2400c, by the way, is a G3upgrade. Thanks (back to lurking), Gary ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
