Apple 20Display manual Resetting controls to original levels, Resetting brightness and contrast

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Resetting controls to original levels

The picture controls for your monitor are set at the factory. You can fine-tune the picture and make adjustments if necessary (see “Making Adjustments to the Picture,” earlier in this chapter). If you later decide you want to revert back to the factory preset levels, you can reset the picture controls several ways.

mTo reset brightness and contrast, see “Resetting Brightness and Contrast.”

mTo reset individual controls, see “Resetting Individual Picture Controls.”

mTo reset all controls, see “Resetting All Picture Controls.”

Resetting brightness and contrast

You can reset brightness and contrast to their original levels. You cannot reset only brightness or only contrast; both are reset at the same time.

Use this control

Follow this step

 

 

Press the Reset button (>) using the tip of a pen.

 

 

 

 

The brightness and contrast are reset to their original levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting the Picture

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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 softwareClick the Install button Installer screen appearsRead 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 Conserving energy What happens after you turn on the energy saving featureClose the control panel Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Using ColorSyncClick Set Profile ColorSync control panel appearsClick 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 appearsBox appears To change the keyboard command, click Define hot keyPress 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 all picture controls Resetting individual picture controlsUse these controls Follow this step Care and cleaning Tips and TroubleshootingTo clean the screen of the monitor TroubleshootingProtecting 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 dimScreen image is off center No colors appear on the screenScreen 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 When you change resolutions, the monitor goes blank You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 HzMonitor does not go to sleep Compatibility Appendix aResolution Vertical refresh rate hertz Connecting the monitor to your IBM PC-compatible computerConnect the PC adapter to the monitor cable This adapter is shipped with your monitorTighten 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˚ minimumMonitor cable specifications Pin miniature D-type connectorPin Output signal Apple Computer, Inc