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Finding answers

When you have questions about using your monitor, there are several places you can look for answers.

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This manual

Use this manual to set up your monitor, install AppleVision software for Mac OS–based computers, install AppleVision setup information and use onscreen controls for Windows-based computers, and find solutions to common problems.

Apple Guide for Mac OS–based computers

If you need help or experience a problem while using the

AppleVision software, open the Guide (h) menu and choose

Macintosh (or Mac OS) Guide or Monitors & Sound Guide. The

Guide menu is the main source for information about the

AppleVision software and your Mac OS–based computer. See

Chapter 2 for more information.

AppleVision software instructions for System 7.1 users

If you’re using System 7.1, Apple Guide isn’t available. Instead, open the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file using Adobe Acrobat Reader to view AppleVision software instructions. See Chapter 2 for more information.

Obtaining online support and updated Apple software

Apple technical support information and software updates are available from many online services. You can get troubleshooting and other important information by using these services. You can also get the latest versions of Apple software, including most printer drivers, system enablers, and updates to utilities and networking and communications software.

Support information and Apple software updates are available via Apple’s World Wide Web sites:

mhttp://www.info.apple.com

mhttp://www.support.apple.com

Setting Up Your Monitor

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Apple 850AV Finding answers, Obtaining online support and updated Apple software, This manual

Contents

Important safety and cleaning instructions Setting Up Your MonitorChapter What about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850AV Display Your AppleVision 850AV Display at a glance Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850 Display Contrast controls Your AppleVision 850 Display at a glanceResolution Vertical refresh rate hertz Do you need to install a video card?Windows-based computers Choosing a good location for your monitorMac OS-based computers Shoulders relaxed Positioning the monitorConnecting the monitor to your computer Connecting to a standard monitor port Connecting the power cordConnecting the monitor cable to a Mac OS-based computer Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection Connecting the monitor cable to various video connectors Connecting the monitor cable to a Windows-based computer Chapter Connecting the sound cable Connecting sound equipment to your AppleVision 850AV DisplayConnecting external sound equipment Connecting sound output equipment Connecting sound input equipmentUsing more than one monitor Start up your computer and wait a few seconds Turning the monitor onUsing the monitor with Windows-based computers Apple Guide for Mac OS-based computers Obtaining online support and updated Apple softwareFinding answers This manualWhat to do next Make sure you have System 7.1 or later installed Installing AppleVision softwareClick Continue Double-click the CD icon to see what’s on the CD-ROM discClick Restart Learning about AppleVision software with System 7.5 or later When you can’t see what’s behind the Guide window Tips for using Monitors & Sound GuideWhen you can’t find the information you need Learning about AppleVision software with System When you need more information about an instruction or termInstalling and Using AppleVision Software Brightness controls Screen controls at a glanceControl buttons Opening Monitors & Sound About the Monitors & Sound control panelButton Description Monitors & Sound buttons at a glanceTips for using AppleVision software Using DigitalColor Meter Using the Control StripOpening DigitalColor Meter Conserving energy Specifying colors using the Pantone Matching SystemMake the following choices in the control panel Setting up Energy SaverChoose Control Panels from the Apple K menu Close the control panel What happens after you turn on the energy-saving feature?Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Using Sound and Video Treble controls Volume controlsSound controls at a glance Bass controlsSelecting sound options in Monitors & Sound About sound sourcesSound input sources Sound output sourcesTips for using sound controls About video equipment Setting up your monitor to record a video with soundÆS-video input port ˜ Composite video input portVideo connector Assemble the cables you need to connect the VCR Using video equipment with your monitorTurn on the computer, the monitor, and the VCR Follow the instructions that came with the VCRAudio cable with dual RCA plugs at each end ÆS-video Audio Input port Recording a video Playing an audio CD through the monitor’s speakersUsing Sound and Video With Your AppleVision 850 a V Display Page Using Your Monitor Click the Settings tab at the top of the dialog box Installing AppleVision setup information for WindowsContrast controls Press any button to open the Monitor Controls window Using onscreen controlsPincushion Adjusting screen geometryWidth HeightRotate Adjusting color settings and other featuresDefault Horizontal ShiftScan Rate Color TemperatureAudio Power Saver OverscanHorizontal Adjusting convergenceVertical Bass controls Adjusting sound on your AppleVision 850AV DisplayPage Care and cleaning Tips and TroubleshootingProtecting your monitor from theft Troubleshooting common problemsMonitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come on Monitor power and screen appearanceOver time, you experience eyestrain Screen is dark or appears dimScreen flickers Screen image is too large or too small Screen image is off centerScreen image is tilted slightly to the left or right Images or text on your screen appear fuzzy or blurred Sound on your AppleVision 850AV Display You don’t hear a system beep when you start up your computerHeadphone volume is low Playback doesn’t work on your AppleVision monitor Internal microphone doesn’t recordTips and Troubleshooting Monitors & Sound control panel for Mac OS-based computers Tips and Troubleshooting You hear no alert sound No colors appear on the screen No colors appear when you create a custom white pointPage Problem that ColorSync solves Appendix a Using ColorSyncHow ColorSync works Monitor Setting up ColorSync Click Set Profile Setting the ColorSync System ProfileClose the ColorSync System Profile control panel Setting other ColorSync profilesTips for best results Click SelectUsing ColorSync Page Appendix B Technical Information Mode Power consumption watts W Power indicator Power-saving and environmental featuresAdjusted at the factory for the following standard modes Microphone for AppleVision 850AV Display Mode ResolutionAudio input signals for AppleVision 850AV Display Hertz KilohertzInterfaces for AppleVision 850 Display WeightDimensions of AppleVision 850 Display Input electrical requirementsAltitude TemperatureHumidity noncondensing Pin Signal Display cable specificationsVGA adapter specifications Standard 15-pin VGA connectorIndex AppleVision Software CD-ROM disc 25, 30 Index Can’t Find It? Index Can’t Find It? Adjusting images on Windows-based computers Can’t Find It? Y, Z AppleVision Display Apple Computer, Inc Contents Installing and Using AppleVision Software Using Sound and Video With Your AppleVision 850AV Display Index Appendix a Using ColorSyncTips and Troubleshooting Appendix BVcci Class 1 statement FCC statementIndustry Canada statement Cispr 22 statement