Apple 1705 Display manual Connecting the display cable

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Connecting the display cable

1 Connect the display cable to the display port on the back of the display.

2Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection.

You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews.

IMPORTANT If you are using a DDC display cable (instead of the display cable that shipped with your display), you do not need to use the PC adapter. Please proceed to step 5.

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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 Display cable Power button Contrast controlYour Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glance 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 Start up your computer Turning the display onTo turn on the display for the first time Installing the display software Disk’s icon appears on the desktopRead the Welcome screen and click OK Installer screen appearsClick the Install button 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 Close the control panel What happens after you turn on the energy saving featureConserving energy Using ColorSync Using Energy Saver with a screen saverClick a monitor name to select it ColorSync control panel appearsClick Set Profile Configuring the Control Strip Showing and hiding 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 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 cleaningProtecting your monitor from theft TroubleshootingTo clean the screen of the monitor 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 flickersScreen image is too large or too small No colors appear on the screenScreen image is off center 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 Monitor does not go to sleep You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 HzWhen you change resolutions, the monitor goes blank 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 noncondensingPin Output signal Display cable specificationsPin miniature D-type connector 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