Apple 15AV manual Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel

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6Click OK to return to the main window of the Monitors control panel.

Depending on which option you selected in the control panel, the new resolution will be displayed when you close the dialog box or when you restart the computer.

7Close the Monitors control panel by clicking the close box in the upper-left corner.

IMPORTANT Make sure you close the Monitors control panel before starting any other work.

Note: When you change monitor resolutions, the folders and icons on your desktop may reposition themselves to accommodate the new screen size.

8If the image is distorted, try another resolution, or adjust the controls on the monitor as explained in Chapter 3.

Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel

You can also use the Monitors control panel to

marrange how multiple monitors work together

mchoose how many colors or shades of gray each monitor can display (you can also make this change using the Control Strip)

See the instructions that came with your computer for details. (Some models have a different control panel.)

Using the Display Software

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Contents Multiple Scan 15AV Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Adjusting the Picture Communications regulation information Vcci statement Important safety instructions Setting UpWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up Your Multiple Scan 15AV Display at a glance Choosing a good location for your monitor You’re finished connecting the base Connecting the monitor’s baseShoulders relaxed Positioning the monitorDo 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 Disk’s icon appears on the desktop Installing the display softwareInstaller screen appears Page About the Control Strip Using the Display SoftwareWorking with the Control Strip Window opens showing all the control panels Changing screen resolutionMake the following choices in the control panel Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel Conserving energy Using Energy Saver with a screen saver What happens after you turn on the energy-saving featureColorSync control panel appears Using ColorSyncShowing and hiding the Control Strip Configuring the Control StripTo show or hide the Control Strip, follow these steps Control Strip control panel appearsChange takes effect immediately Box appears Changing the font in Control Strip menusChapter Accessing the monitor’s controls Adjusting the PictureAdjusting the brightness of the picture Making adjustments to the pictureAdjusting the contrast of the picture Adjusting the center of the pictureAdjusting the size of the picture Adjusting the sound volume Resetting controls to the factory settingsCare and cleaning Tips and TroubleshootingTo 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 Red, green, and blue signals separate sync Multiple scan Resolution range 640 x 480 to 1024 xVoltage Volts Frequency 50/60 hertz Hz Power Watts W maximum Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modesOperating 20% to 95% Approximately 30 pounds 13.5 kilogramsPin Output signal Pin miniature D-type connectorApple Computer, Inc