Apple 20Display manual After you change the screen resolution, icons move

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After you change the screen resolution, a window is stuck, halfway off the screen, or missing; or you can’t see the whole screen.

Try one of the following:

mIf you changed the resolution in the control panel, make sure the control panel is closed before trying to use another window.

mQuit the program whose window is missing and then open it again.

mIf the program has a Windows menu, use it to hide the problem window and then show it again.

mGo back to the resolution you were using, close the window, change the resolution, and then reopen the window.

mTry another resolution.

If you have problems with a particular program, contact the publisher of that program. Not all programs take advantage of the Multiple Scan Display’s new features.

After you change the number of colors displayed on the screen, the colors don’t look right.

Try one of the following:

mQuit the program you’re running and start it again.

mGo back to the number of colors you were using.

After you change the screen resolution, icons move.

Changing the screen resolution affects how information can be displayed on your screen. The display software may automatically reposition icons after you change the screen resolution.

After you attached a new monitor to your computer, the new monitor’s screen is blank or shows “garbage” or “snow.”

The computer may not have recognized the monitor. Try the following: Turn off the computer and disconnect the new monitor. Start the computer with no monitor attached. Wait a minute or so for the computer to finish turning itself on. Turn off the computer again and reattach the new monitor.

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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