Contents
How do I use my 2008 iMac as a monitor for my MacBook Pro?
- With both the iMac and Macbook off connect the computers with a Firewire cable.
- Turn on the MacBook while holding the “T” key.
- Turn on iMac while holding the Option key.
- Press Return and iMac will start up with the MacBook System, Users, and Applications.
- You can now close the MacBook and enjoy the “big screen”.
Can I use iMac as external monitor for MacBook?
You can use more than one iMac as a display, if each iMac is using a Thunderbolt cable to connect directly to a Thunderbolt port on the other Mac (not the other iMac). Press Command-F2 on the keyboard of the iMac. You should now see the desktop of the other Mac.
Can a MacBook Pro be used as an external monitor?
The latter is a 24 inch model and has no thunderbolt, just a Mini Display Port. Any idea how to connect the iMac to the MacBook Pro, to use as an external monitor? This will not work since Target display Mode is a feature only available on iMacs since 2009. With both the iMac and Macbook off connect the computers with a Firewire cable.
Can a iMac be used as a monitor?
With that said, The DVI port on the iMac only works for output. Plugging the Macbook into that port will do nothing really. ScreenRecycler is an option, as is an External Video Capture Card. Thanks for the reply, Phil. So with that adapter I can create a wired network that would allow me to use the iMac as a monitor?
What kind of ports does a Mac monitor have?
The monitor featured a 720p iSight (front-facing) camera, mic and speakers, and several connections: one gigabit ethernet port, one FireWire 800 port, and three USB ports.
Can a iMac go into Target Display Mode?
This will not work since Target display Mode is a feature only available on iMacs since 2009. With both the iMac and Macbook off connect the computers with a Firewire cable. Turn on the MacBook while holding the “T” key. This puts the MacBook into Target Mode and a firewire icon appears on the screen.