Apple G4 15 manual Adjusting the Display Resolution

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Adjusting the Display Resolution

You can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip.

Resolution icon

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About the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display

Your PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 1152 x 768 that also supports standard resolutions such as 1024 x 768. When you use a standard resolution, a black band appears on each side of the display.

Note: Most applications automatically switch to the best resolution for the application.

You may want to use a standard resolution when mirroring your display on an external monitor or when using certain applications (such as games or presentation software) that are designed for a standard resolution.

Note: If you use an application designed for a standard resolution and do not want to see the black bands, you can choose the “stretched” version of the resolution to stretch the image to cover the entire screen and eliminate the black bands. To access additional stretched resolutions, hold down the Control key when you click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip.

You can choose a resolution of 896 x 600 or smaller in the Control Strip and Monitors control panel. These are known as “scaled resolutions.” When you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see. However, scaled resolutions may not be as sharp as the display’s native resolution.

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Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, IncContents PowerBook Speciﬁcations BatteryGetting Started Plugging In the Computer Connecting the Internal ModemOpening the Display If the computer still doesn’t start up, see Problems Turning the Computer On?Turning the Computer On Moving Items on the Screen Tips for Using the TrackpadAdjusting the Brightness and Display Resolution Adjusting the Internal DisplayAbout the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Adjusting the Display ResolutionIf you would like additional information, see the following Where to Go From HereCalibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Shut Down Your PowerBook What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingPut Your PowerBook to Sleep Page This Chapter If You Are New to the MacBasic Features of Your PowerBook Press this key to eject a CD or DVD disc Additional Features of Your PowerBook Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem Inside Your PowerBook Optional AirPort Card Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective To Learn More What You Can DoTo Get Started Tips and TricksKidSafe ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersUpload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards What You Can Do To Get StartedApple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web IReviewApple Support QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawerWhat You Can Do Playhead IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Set Schedule Adjust your Software Update schedule Accounts Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into ManyCreate a voice print passphrase Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeUsing FireWire Devices FireWireThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire For More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on PC Cards PC CardsInserting and Ejecting a PC Card For More Information on AirPort AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetFor More Information on Infrared Infrared IrDAMaking an Infrared Connection External Video Support VGA and S-Video Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External MonitorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceRemoving and Replacing the Battery BatterySwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Charging a BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Use a lighter desktop pattern Battery-Saving TipsFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Inserting Discs DVD DriveFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Ejecting a Disc From the DVD DrivePlaying DVD Discs Assigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysKeyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys For More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadFor More Information on Security Options Security Slot and Keyboard LockWorking Inside Your Computer Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional MemoryWorking Inside Your Computer Chapter Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Page Working Inside Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Start up your computerInstalling an AirPort Card Chapter AirPort antenna AirPort Card Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Internal Hard Disk Working Inside Your Computer Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board Working Inside Your Computer Page Information in This Chapter TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Locating Your Product Serial Number Other ProblemsApple System Profiler SpeciﬁcationsOutput DC 14.4 PowerBook SpecificationsModem speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps External monitor in extended desktop mode Page Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Cleaning Your PowerBookTo clean your PowerBook screen, do the following Storing Your PowerBookUsing Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics Built-in display Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW