Apple 1705 Display manual Turning the display on, Using the display

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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

Note: The display’s power indicator light doesn’t go on until you start your computer.

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 IBM PC-compatible Computer,” earlier in this appendix).

Using the display

To change resolutions on your display, see the manuals that came with your operating software or video card.

In most cases, once you turn on the display, you will not have to make any adjustments to the screen image. If necessary, you can adjust or fine-tune the image to suit your personal preference. For more information, see Chapter 3.

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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 Your Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glance Power button Contrast controlDisplay 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 To turn on the display for the first time Turning the display onStart up your computer Installing the display software Disk’s icon appears on the desktopClick the Install button Installer screen appearsRead 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 Conserving energy What happens after you turn on the energy saving featureClose the control panel Using ColorSync Using Energy Saver with a screen saverClick Set Profile ColorSync control panel appearsClick 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 appearsBox appears To change the keyboard command, click Define hot keyPress 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 cleaningTo clean the screen of the monitor TroubleshootingProtecting 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 flickersScreen image is off center No colors appear on the screenScreen 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 When you change resolutions, the monitor goes blank You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 HzMonitor 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 noncondensingPin miniature D-type connector Display cable specificationsPin 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