OS X Yosemite: Connect a display

Connect a display

You can easily view the contents of your Mac on a display, like an Apple Thunderbolt Display, or on your TV.

  • Connect an Apple Thunderbolt Display:
    Plug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderbolt port on your Mac.
  • Connect an Apple LED Cinema Display:
    Plug the display’s cable directly into the Thunderbolt port on your Mac.
  • Connect a TV or display with an HDMI connector:
    Plug the cable directly into the HDMI port on your Mac. For more information about using a TV, see Use your TV as a display.
  • Connect a display with a VGA connector:
    Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect the display to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac.
  • Connect a display with a Mini DisplayPort:
    Plug the display’s cable directly into the Mini Display port on your Mac.

After you connect your Mac, the contents of your screen automatically appear on the display or TV.

If your display uses a video port that’s not available on your Mac, you may be able to use an adapter to connect your display. For example, If your Mac doesn’t include an HDMI port, you can use a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI video adapter with the Thunderbolt port on your Mac.

Last Modified: Sep 23, 2015
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