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Q: second monitor?
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Apr 4, 2014 10:10 AMby sheila_m.,Hello T8TJT,
Thank you for the question. According to the Technical Specifications for your model of iMac, an external display is supported:
Graphics and video support
- Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately); 27-inch models also support input from external DisplayPort sources (adapters sold separately)
- Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
- Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) - Technical Specifications
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP695
The following articles have additional information for using an external display:
OS X Mavericks: Connect multiple displays to your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13814
OS X: Using multiple displays in Mavericks
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5891
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.
