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3Place the monitor near to the PowerBook.
Keep the computer and the monitor at least 8 inches apart. Interference between the monitor and your computer’s floppy disk drive can cause errors on your floppy disks.
Floppy drive
8 inches minimum
Arrange the monitor so the top of the screen is slightly below eye level while you work. Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from lights and windows.
4Make sure the monitor’s power cord is attached to the monitor. Plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip.
If your monitor’s power cord is designed to plug into the power receptacle on the back of a computer, rather than into an electrical outlet, you can obtain a cord with the correct plug from your
If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on.
5If you are connecting an Apple or
The monitor adapter is a small plastic and metal device that is the same granite color as the computer. The part number M0289 is on the adapter.
If you are connecting a VGA or SVGA monitor (that is, one that is not Apple- compatible), skip this step.
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