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Apple 850AV manual Tips and Troubleshooting

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A message appears, “This monitor is not supported by this version of the AppleVision software.”

mMake sure you have installed the AppleVision software that came with your monitor. See Chapter 2, “Installing and Using AppleVision Software,” for more information.

A message appears, “AppleVision failed to load,” followed by an error code.

mMake sure you’ve plugged the monitor connector and ADB connector on the monitor cable into the correct ports. You may have plugged them into the wrong ports by mistake. See “Connecting the Monitor Cable to a Mac OS–based Computer” in Chapter 1 for more information.

mMake sure your video card supports the AppleVision monitor. See the manual that came with your video card or computer.

mSome viruses can cause problems with the AppleVision software. Make sure you regularly scan your computer for viruses.

mIf AppleVision software is installed and you start up your computer holding down the Shift key, the Display Enabler extension will not load and the software will not run. Restart your computer without disabling extensions to use the AppleVision software.

mIf none of the suggestions solves the problem, reinstall the AppleVision software.

The Monitors & Sound control panel opens, but does not include the Geometry, Color, or Monitor Sound buttons.

mMake sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is plugged directly into your computer’s ADB port.

mReinstall the AppleVision software that came with your computer. See Chapter 2, “Installing and Using AppleVision Software,” for more information.

ColorSync Profile files are not updated when ColorSync is installed.

mOut-of-date profiles in the ColorSync Profiles folder are not removed automatically. If you want to remove a ColorSync profile, you must do so manually. See Appendix A, “Using ColorSync,” for more information about ColorSync.

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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 Finding answers Obtaining online support and updated Apple softwareThis manual Apple Guide for Mac OS-based computersWhat 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 Sound controls at a glance Volume controlsBass controls Treble controlsSound input sources About sound sourcesSound output sources Selecting sound options in Monitors & SoundTips 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 controlsWidth Adjusting screen geometryHeight PincushionDefault Adjusting color settings and other featuresHorizontal Shift RotateAudio Power Saver Color TemperatureOverscan Scan RateHorizontal 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 ProfileTips for best results Setting other ColorSync profilesClick Select Close the ColorSync System Profile control panelUsing 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 Audio input signals for AppleVision 850AV Display Mode ResolutionHertz Kilohertz Microphone for AppleVision 850AV DisplayDimensions of AppleVision 850 Display WeightInput electrical requirements Interfaces for AppleVision 850 DisplayAltitude 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 Tips and Troubleshooting Appendix a Using ColorSyncAppendix B IndexIndustry Canada statement FCC statementCispr 22 statement Vcci Class 1 statement