Apple 20Display manual Setting Up, Important safety instructions

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1 Setting Up

The Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display is a two-page, Trinitron™ color monitor that supports a variety of resolutions. The instructions in this chapter discuss important safety information, setting up and connecting the monitor to your computer, and installing the Macintosh software on your computer. The Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display has a diagonal viewable image size of 19.1 inches.

Important safety instructions

For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.

Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists:

mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

myou spill something into the case

myour monitor is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

myour monitor has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged

myou suspect that your monitor needs service or repair

myou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described in “Care and Cleaning” in Chapter 4)

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Contents Multiple Scan 20 Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Using the Display Software Adjusting the PictureTechnical Information Tips and TroubleshootingVcci statement FCC statementRadio and television interference DOC 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 Make the following choices in the control panel Changing screen resolutionWindow opens showing all the control panels Choose Control Panels from the Apple K menuOther 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 Control Strip control panel appears Configuring the Control StripShowing and hiding the Control Strip To show or hide the Control Strip, follow these stepsBox 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 PictureUse this control Follow this step Making adjustments to the pictureAdjusting the brightness of the picture Adjusting the contrast of the pictureFollow 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 Over time, you experience eyestrain You can’t control the sound volume of a CDYou don’t see the monitor resolution you want After many hours of use, the screen image appears dimAfter 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 Approximately 66 pounds 30 kilograms Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modesFrequency 47-63 Hz Power Maximum VoltageOperating 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