Apple 15AV manual Monitor port icon Monitor cable

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2Plug the other end of the power cord into an outlet or power strip.

If your computer has an available power socket, you can use a detachable power cord with a recessed end to plug the monitor directly into the computer. You can get this cord from an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.

3Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port (marked with ™) on the back of the computer.

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If you installed a video card in your computer, connect the monitor cable to the video card’s port. For more information about installing video cards, see the manual that came with your computer or video card.

Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection.

Attach one end of the included sound cable to the sound output port (marked by -) on the back of the computer.

Attach the other end of the sound cable to the sound input port (marked by -) on the back of the monitor.

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Contents Multiple Scan 15AV Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Adjusting the Picture Communications regulation information Vcci statement Setting Up Important safety instructionsWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up Your Multiple Scan 15AV Display at a glance Choosing a good location for your monitor Connecting the monitor’s base You’re finished connecting the basePositioning the monitor Shoulders relaxedDo you need a video card? Using more than one monitorDo you need an adapter? Connecting the monitor to your computer Monitor port icon Monitor cable Turning the monitor on Connecting headphones to your monitorTo turn on the monitor for the first time Installing the display software Disk’s icon appears on the desktopInstaller screen appears Page Using the Display Software About the Control StripWorking with the Control Strip Changing screen resolution Window opens showing all the control panelsMake the following choices in the control panel Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel Conserving energy What happens after you turn on the energy-saving feature Using Energy Saver with a screen saverUsing ColorSync ColorSync control panel appearsConfiguring the Control Strip Showing and hiding the Control StripTo show or hide the Control Strip, follow these steps Control Strip control panel appearsChange takes effect immediately Changing the font in Control Strip menus Box appearsChapter Adjusting the Picture Accessing the monitor’s controlsMaking adjustments to the picture Adjusting the brightness of the pictureAdjusting the contrast of the picture Adjusting the center of the pictureAdjusting the size of the picture Resetting controls to the factory settings Adjusting the sound volumeTips and Troubleshooting Care and cleaningTo clean the screen of the monitor TroubleshootingProtecting your monitor from theft Monitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come on Screen is dark or appears dim No colors appear on the screen After many hours of use, the screen image appears dim You can’t control the sound volume of a CD After you change the screen resolution, icons move Multiple scan Resolution range 640 x 480 to 1024 x Red, green, and blue signals separate syncAdjusted at the factory for the following standard modes Voltage Volts Frequency 50/60 hertz Hz Power Watts W maximumApproximately 30 pounds 13.5 kilograms Operating 20% to 95%Pin miniature D-type connector Pin Output signalApple Computer, Inc