Apple 6400 Installing an expansion card, Connecting a monitor, Connecting the monitor power cord

Installing an expansion card

If you purchased an expansion card (such as a special video card) for your Macintosh, install it now. See Chapter 9, “Installing Expansion Cards,” for instructions. If you don’t have an expansion card, continue with the next section, “Connecting a Monitor.”

Connecting a monitor

You can connect many types of monitors to your Macintosh. To connect a monitor, refer to the instructions that came with it, in addition to the instructions here.

Connecting the monitor power cord

Monitors have two cords to connect: a monitor power cord and a monitor video cable.

To connect the monitor power cord, follow these steps:

1Place the monitor where you’ll be using it.

Keep these considerations in mind:

m Allow a few inches for air circulation around the computer and monitor.

m Position the monitor with the top of the screen at slightly below eye level when you sit at the keyboard.

m Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows.

m Consult “Arranging Your Office” in Appendix A for suggestions on locating your computer equipment.

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