Apple 1705 Display manual Getting ready to set up

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Getting ready to set up

As you begin to set up your display system, be sure you have easy access to the following items for your Display.

Apple Multiple

Scan Display

Display cable

Software

Power cord

User’s guide

Note: Your power cord may appear different from the one pictured here. In addition, the adapter that shipped with your display is useful only for IBM PC-compatible computers (the adapter is not pictured here).

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Contents MultipleScan 1705Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Adjusting the Picture Contents FCC statement Radio and television interferenceDOC statement Vcci statementPage Setting Up Important safety instructionsChapter What about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up Power button Contrast control Your Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glanceDisplay cable Choosing a good location for your display Positioning the displayDo you need a video card? Shoulders relaxedConnecting the display to your computer Using more than one displaySetting Up Turning the display on To turn on the display for the first timeStart up your computer Installing 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 Accessing the display’s controlsMaking adjustments to the picture Use this controlFollow these steps Vertical center icon goes onUse these controls Follow these steps Width icon goes onAdjusting the shape of the picture Picture curvature icon goes onResetting controls to the factory settings Page 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 Input signals Power saving featureAppendix a Technical Information Picture tubeAdjusted at the factory for the following standard modes User controlsActive video image area Input electrical requirementsWeight DimensionsTemperature Humidity noncondensingDisplay cable specifications Pin miniature D-type connectorPin Output signal Appendix B Setting Up for IBM PC-Compatible Users Appendix B Resolution Vertical refresh rate hertz CompatibilityPower cord Choosing a good location for your display Connecting the display to your IBM PC-compatible computer Connecting the power cord Connecting the display cable Display port on IBM PC-compatible Using the display Apple Computer, Inc