Apple 1705 Display manual Setting Up, Important safety instructions

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1 Setting Up

The instructions in this chapter discuss important safety information, setting up and connecting the Apple Multiple Scan Display to your Macintosh computer, and installing the display software on your computer.

Note: If you are using the display with an IBM PC-compatible computer, see Appendix B..

Important safety instructions

WARNING Do not clean your display screen with a cleaner that contains alcohol or acetone. You might damage the screen. For more information about cleaning your display, see “Care and Cleaning” in Chapter 4.

For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.

Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists:

mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

myou spill something into the case

myour display is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

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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 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 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 Showing and hiding the Control Strip Configuring the Control StripTo show or hide the Control Strip, follow these steps 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 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 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 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 You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 Hz When you change resolutions, the monitor goes blankMonitor does not go to sleep 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 noncondensingDisplay 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