Apple 1705 Display manual Turning the display on, To turn on the display for the first time

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5Connect the other end of the display cable to the display port (marked with ª) on the back of the computer.

Display port icon Display cable

If you installed a video card in your computer, connect the display cable to the video card’s port. For more information about installing video cards, see the manual that came with your computer or video card.

6Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection.

Turning the display on

To turn on the display for the first time:

1 Press the Power button on the front right side of the display.

Power indicator light

Power button

2Start up your computer.

The green power indicator light goes on. If the green light does not go on, press the Power button again. If this doesn’t work, make sure you’ve connected the display to your computer properly (see “Connecting the Display to Your Computer” earlier in this chapter).

To make full use of the features available to you with this display, install the display software.

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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 display Do 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 Choose Control Panels from the Apple K menu Changing screen resolutionWindow opens showing all the control panels 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 To show or hide the Control Strip, follow these steps Configuring the Control StripShowing and hiding the Control Strip 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 controlUse these controls Follow these steps Follow these stepsVertical center icon goes on 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 After many hours of use, the screen image appears dim You can’t control the sound volume of a CDYou don’t see the monitor resolution you want 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 Technical Information Input signalsPower saving feature Picture tubeActive video image area Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modesUser controls Input electrical requirementsTemperature WeightDimensions 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