To accomplish Pismo function with lid closed: 1: attach USB mouse 2: close lid - Pismo sleeps 3: click/move USB mouse 4: Pismo wakes then runs without lid open (watch your energy settings for AC power)
Things to consider: 1: you should dim the display entirely in case backlighting turns on 2: provide good airflow underneath i.e. got rubber feet? 3: [consider this step 1.5] may need a Monitor --> VGA port or TV --> s-video initially for the Pismo's LCD display to disable when closed - then unplug the extra monitor if it isn't needed I did that with my pismo but I don't have it anymore so I am going by memory. I ran DVD playback from the closed pismo (g3/500) to a TV or external monitor. It would get hot, almost too hot, from so much optical drive usage and decoding/playback. The heat issues you are worried about would be mitigated by: 1: removing optical drive 2: removing battery 3: good airflow around the pismo good luck! - stein -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
