Apple 20Display manual Connecting the monitor to your IBM PC-compatible computer

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In addition, this monitor also works at the following VESA (Video

Electronics Standards Association) standard modes:

Resolution	Vertical refresh rate (hertz)
640 x 480	60 (not VESA, but supported anyway)
640 x 480	75
800 x 600	75
1024 x 768	75
1280 x 1024	75

Connecting the monitor to your IBM PC-compatible computer

Use these instructions to connect the monitor to your computer, instead of the instructions in Chapter 1.

Note: If you need to use a video card with your computer, install the card before you connect the monitor to your computer.

IMPORTANT Before you connect any cords or cables, make sure that your computer is turned off and unplugged.

1Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power cord receptacle on the back of the monitor.

Your monitor may not look exactly as shown.

42Appendix A

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Contents Multiple Scan 20 Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Adjusting the Picture Using the Display SoftwareTips and Troubleshooting Technical InformationFCC statement Radio and television interferenceDOC statement Vcci statementSetting Up Important safety instructionsWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up Your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display at a glance Choosing a good location for your monitor Lifting and positioning the monitorShoulders relaxed Using more than one monitor Do you need a video card?Connecting the monitor to your computer Connecting your keyboard to the monitor Tighten the thumbscrews on the connectionTurning the monitor on To turn on the monitor for the first timeInstalling the display software Disk’s icon appears on the desktopInstaller screen appears Click the Install buttonRead the Welcome screen and click OK Using the Display Software About the Control StripWorking with the Control Strip Changing screen resolution Window opens showing all the control panelsChoose 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 ColorSync Using Energy Saver with a screen saverColorSync control panel appears Click Set ProfileClick a monitor name to select it Configuring the Control Strip Showing and hiding 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 Adjusting the Picture Reset buttonMaking adjustments to the picture Adjusting the brightness of the pictureAdjusting the contrast of the picture Use this control Follow this stepAdjusting the center of the picture Follow these stepsAdjusting 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 Selecting the color temperature Adjust the color temperature of the pictureResetting controls to original levels Resetting brightness and contrastResetting individual picture controls Resetting all picture controlsUse these controls Follow this step Tips and Troubleshooting Care and cleaningTroubleshooting To clean the screen of the monitorProtecting your monitor from theft Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly Monitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come onScreen is dark or appears dim Screen flickersNo colors appear on the screen Screen image is off centerScreen image is too large or too small You can’t control the sound volume of a CD You don’t see the monitor resolution you wantAfter 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 Appendix a CompatibilityConnecting the monitor to your IBM PC-compatible computer Resolution Vertical refresh rate hertzThis 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 Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes Frequency 47-63 Hz Power MaximumVoltage Approximately 66 pounds 30 kilogramsTilt To + 15˚ Swivel range ± 45˚ minimum Operating 10% to 80% Storage To 90% Shipping To 95%Pin miniature D-type connector Monitor cable specificationsPin Output signal Apple Computer, Inc