Apple 1705 Display manual Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly

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The monitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come on.

mMake sure that the power cord is plugged in properly.

If the monitor power cord is plugged into a wall outlet, make sure the cord is firmly plugged in. Check to see whether power to the outlet has been interrupted. You can test the outlet by plugging in something that you know works—such as a desk lamp or radio. If the test appliance works, but the monitor doesn’t, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.

If the monitor power cord is plugged into your computer, make sure your computer is on and the cord is firmly plugged in.

mMake sure the display cable is plugged into your computer properly.

If you have a video card installed in your computer, the display cable should be plugged into the port for the video card.

If you do not have a video card installed in your computer, the display cable should be plugged into the display port on the back of your computer.

mMake sure the thumbscrews on the display cable are tightened securely into the port connector.

No image appears on the screen and the monitor’s power indicator light is on.

mThe monitor may have gone to sleep. Move the mouse or press a key to wake the monitor. (See “Conserving Energy” in Chapter 3.)

mMake sure the display cable is connected properly to the back of the monitor.

mMake sure the display cable is connected to the correct port on the back of the computer.

If you have a video card installed in your computer, the display cable should be plugged into the port for the video card.

If you do not have a video card installed in your computer, the display cable should be plugged into the display port on the back of your computer.

mMake sure the thumbscrews on the display cable are tightened securely into the port connector.

mMake sure the brightness (Û) and contrast (O) controls are set correctly. See “Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture” and “Adjusting the Contrast of the Picture” in Chapter 3.

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Contents MultipleScan 1705Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Adjusting the Picture Contents Radio and television interference FCC statementVcci statement DOC statementPage Important safety instructions Setting UpChapter What about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up Power button Contrast control Your Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glanceDisplay cable Positioning the display Choosing a good location for your displayShoulders relaxed Do you need a video card?Using more than one display Connecting the display to your computerSetting Up Turning the display on To turn on the display for the first timeStart up your computer Disk’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 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 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 Control Strip control panel appears Configuring the Control StripShowing and hiding the Control Strip To show or hide the Control Strip, follow these stepsTo 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 Accessing the display’s controls Adjusting the PictureUse this control Making adjustments to the pictureWidth icon goes on Follow these stepsVertical center icon goes on Use these controls Follow these stepsPicture curvature icon goes on Adjusting the shape of the pictureResetting controls to the factory settings Page 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 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 You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 Hz When you change resolutions, the monitor goes blankMonitor does not go to sleep Picture tube Input signalsPower saving feature Appendix a Technical InformationInput electrical requirements Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modesUser controls Active video image areaHumidity noncondensing WeightDimensions TemperatureDisplay cable specifications Pin miniature D-type connectorPin Output signal Appendix B Setting Up for IBM PC-Compatible Users Appendix B Compatibility Resolution Vertical refresh rate hertzPower 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