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Changing screen resolution

You can change the resolution of your monitor to zoom in for detail work or to zoom out and see a whole page or more at a time.

mTo change screen resolution with the Control Strip, press the Resolution control and choose the resolution you want in the menu.

To change your screen resolution with the Monitors control panel, follow these steps:

Note: Some models use a different control panel. If you don’t see the Monitors control panel, consult the on-screen help that came with your computer or system software upgrade kit.

1Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu.

A window opens showing all the control panels.

2Double-click the Monitors icon to open the Monitors control panel.

Double-click the icon. (If you don’t see it, click the scroll bar arrows. If you still can’t find it, you may have forgotten to install the software, as described in Chapter 1.

3Make the following choices in the control panel:

Note: The choices you see in this window may differ from those shown here, depending on your computer, your video capability, and the monitors attached.

First, if you have more than one monitor, click here to see how your monitors are numbered.

Second, click the icon of the monitor you want to change. (If you only have one monitor, you

will only see one choice.)

Third, choose when you want the change to take place after you close this window or when you restart your computer.

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Contents Multiple Scan 20 Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Using the Display Software Adjusting the PictureTechnical Information Tips and TroubleshootingRadio and television interference FCC statementDOC statement Vcci statementImportant safety instructions Setting UpWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up Your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display at a glance Lifting and positioning the monitor Choosing a good location for your monitorShoulders relaxed Do you need a video card? Using more than one monitorConnecting the monitor to your computer Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection Connecting your keyboard to the monitorTo turn on the monitor for the first time Turning the monitor onDisk’s icon appears on the desktop Installing the display softwareInstaller screen appears Click the Install buttonRead the Welcome screen and click OK About the Control Strip Using the Display SoftwareWorking with the Control Strip Window opens showing all the control panels Changing screen resolutionChoose Control Panels from the Apple K menu Make the following choices in the control panelOther things you can do with the Monitors control panel What happens after you turn on the energy saving feature Conserving energyClose the control panel Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Using ColorSyncColorSync control panel appears Click Set ProfileClick a monitor name to select it Showing and hiding the Control Strip Configuring the Control StripTo show or hide the Control Strip, follow these steps Control Strip control panel appearsTo change the keyboard command, click Define hot key Box appearsPress the keys you want to use, then click OK Changing the font in Control Strip menus Reset button Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the brightness of the picture Making adjustments to the pictureAdjusting the contrast of the picture Use this control Follow this stepFollow these steps Adjusting the center of the pictureAdjusting the size of the picture Adjusting the rotation and color uniformity of the picture Adjusting the shape of the picture Adjusting the convergence of the picture Adjust the color temperature of the picture Selecting the color temperatureResetting brightness and contrast Resetting controls to original levelsResetting individual picture controls Resetting all picture controlsUse these controls Follow this step Care and cleaning Tips and TroubleshootingTroubleshooting To clean the screen of the monitorProtecting your monitor from theft Monitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come on Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properlyScreen flickers Screen is dark or appears dimNo colors appear on the screen Screen image is off centerScreen image is too large or too small You don’t see the monitor resolution you want You can’t control the sound volume of a CDAfter many hours of use, the screen image appears dim Over time, you experience eyestrainAfter you change the screen resolution, icons move You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 Hz When you change resolutions, the monitor goes blankMonitor does not go to sleep Compatibility Appendix aResolution Vertical refresh rate hertz Connecting the monitor to your IBM PC-compatible computerThis adapter is shipped with your monitor Connect the PC adapter to the monitor cableTighten the thumbscrews on the monitor cable Using the monitor Appendix B Technical Information Frequency 47-63 Hz Power Maximum Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modesVoltage Approximately 66 pounds 30 kilogramsOperating 10% to 80% Storage To 90% Shipping To 95% Tilt To + 15˚ Swivel range ± 45˚ minimumPin miniature D-type connector Monitor cable specificationsPin Output signal Apple Computer, Inc