Apple 1705 Display manual No colors appear on the screen, Screen image is off center

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mIf you are using a video card that has a very low refresh rate (below 60 hertz), the monitor may flicker. You may be able to change the refresh rate for the card. See the manual that came with your video card for more information.

No colors appear on the screen.

mCheck to make sure that the number of colors is set correctly in the Control Strip or the Monitors control panel. See “Using the Control Strip” in Chapter 2, and see the documentation that came with your computer. (Some models have a different control panel.)

The screen image is off center.

mTry changing to another resolution. See “Changing Screen Resolution” in Chapter 2.

mAdjust the center of the picture. See “Adjusting the Center of the Picture” in Chapter 3. (Keep in mind that if you adjust the center of the picture, you may have to adjust it again if you change resolutions.)

The screen image is too large or too small.

mTry changing to another resolution. See “Changing Screen Resolution” in Chapter 2.

mAdjust the horizontal or vertical size of the picture. See “Adjusting the Size of the Picture” in Chapter 3. (Keep in mind that if you adjust the size of the picture, you may have to adjust it again if you change resolutions.)

Before you finish adjusting the monitor controls, the indicator light goes out.

mIf you pause for 10 seconds or more while adjusting the controls, the monitor assumes you are finished.

The screen appears greenish, the screen image is unreadable, or there is “snow” on the screen.

mMake sure the display cable is connected firmly 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 monitor port on the back of your computer.

Tips and Troubleshooting

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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 Display cable Power button Contrast controlYour Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glance 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 Start up your computer Turning the display onTo turn on the display for the first time Disk’s icon appears on the desktop Installing the display softwareRead the Welcome screen and click OK Installer screen appearsClick the Install button About the Control Strip Using the Display SoftwareWorking with the Control Strip Window opens showing all the control panels Changing screen resolutionChoose Control Panels from the Apple K menu Make the following choices in the control panelOther things you can do with the Monitors control panel Close the control panel What happens after you turn on the energy saving featureConserving energy Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Using ColorSyncClick a monitor name to select it ColorSync control panel appearsClick Set Profile Showing and hiding the Control Strip Configuring the Control StripTo show or hide the Control Strip, follow these steps Control Strip control panel appearsPress the keys you want to use, then click OK To change the keyboard command, click Define hot keyBox appears Changing the font in Control Strip menus Accessing the display’s controls Adjusting the PictureUse this control Making adjustments to the pictureVertical center icon goes on Follow these stepsUse these controls Follow these steps Width icon goes onPicture curvature icon goes on Adjusting the shape of the pictureResetting controls to the factory settings Page Care and cleaning Tips and TroubleshootingProtecting your monitor from theft TroubleshootingTo clean the screen of the monitor 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 too large or too small No colors appear on the screenScreen image is off center You don’t see the monitor resolution you want You can’t control the sound volume of a CDAfter many hours of use, the screen image appears dim Over time, you experience eyestrainAfter you change the screen resolution, icons move Monitor does not go to sleep You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 HzWhen you change resolutions, the monitor goes blank Power saving feature Input signalsAppendix a Technical Information Picture tubeUser controls Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modesActive video image area Input electrical requirementsDimensions WeightTemperature Humidity noncondensingPin Output signal Display cable specificationsPin miniature D-type connector 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