Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display User’s Guide 15-inch CRT (13.
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Contents Communications regulation information 1 Setting Up v 1 Important safety instructions 1 What about electromagnetic emissions? Getting ready to set up 2 3 Your Multiple Scan 15AV Display at a glance 4 Choosing a good location for your monitor Connecting the monitor’s base Positioning the monitor 6 7 Do you need a video card? 8 Do you need an adapter? 8 Using more than one monitor 8 Connecting the monitor to your computer Connecting headphones to your monitor Turning the monitor o
2 Using the Display Software About the Control Strip 15 15 Working with the Control Strip Changing screen resolution 16 17 Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel Conserving energy 20 What happens after you turn on the energy-saving feature Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Using ColorSync 19 21 21 22 Configuring the Control Strip 23 Showing and hiding the Control Strip 23 Setting a keyboard command to show and hide the Control Strip Changing the font in Control Strip men
Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy.
DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
1 Setting Up The Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display is a 15-inch color monitor (diagonal viewable image size is 13.75 inches) that supports a variety of resolutions and has a built-in amplifier and stereo speakers for producing sounds and music. This chapter describes important safety information, setting up and connecting the monitor to your computer, and installing the monitor software on your computer.
Be sure that you always do the following: m Keep your monitor away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. m Don’t remove the cover of the monitor. m Don’t set anything on top of the monitor (such as a book or cup). m Keep the monitor’s vents free from obstruction. m Protect your monitor from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. m Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your monitor into a power source.
Getting ready to set up As you begin to set up your display system, be sure you have easy access to the following items for your Multiple Scan 15AV Display: Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display f I Sound cable Monitor cable Power cord Software User’s guide Note: Your power cord may appear different from the one pictured here.
Your Multiple Scan 15AV Display at a glance Stereo speakers I Power button I f f Headphone jack _ Volume control Control panel O Contrast control _ _ Sound input port ¤ Brightness control F F Security slot ≤ ≤ Power cord receptacle 4 Chapter 1 ™ Monitor cable
Choosing a good location for your monitor Here are some key factors to consider when determining where to place your monitor: m Be sure that the desk or table can support the monitor’s weight— approximately 30 pounds. m Make sure that the power cord will reach an available AC outlet. m Make sure the monitor cable will reach from the back of the monitor to your computer. The monitor cable should be unobstructed when you swivel and tilt the monitor, so allow at least 6 inches of clearance in the back.
Connecting the monitor’s base The monitor and base are packaged separately. To connect the monitor’s base, follow these steps: 1 Place the monitor on its left side on a table or other firm surface. 2 Place the base on its side facing the bottom of the monitor. 3 Hook the rear latches into the holes at the rear of the monitor. 4 Insert the front latches into the slots at the front of the monitor. First, hook the rear latches into the holes at the rear of the base.
Positioning the monitor Once your monitor is in place, either on top of your computer or next to it on a desk or table, follow these steps: 1 Place the monitor so that the screen faces the user. 2 To slide the monitor, lift the front up slightly and push or pull in the direction you want. 3 Adjust the viewing angle of the monitor by tilting it up or down and turning it left or right on its stand.
Do you need a video card? To use the Multiple Scan 15AV Display, you need compatible video circuitry built into your computer or a compatible video card installed in your computer. If you are unsure whether your computer has the appropriate builtin video capability, check the technical specifications that came with your computer or check with an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.
Connecting the monitor to your computer Follow these steps to connect the Multiple Scan 15AV Display to your computer: IMPORTANT Before you connect any cords or cables, make sure that your computer is turned off and unplugged. WARNING Your monitor is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug— a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature.
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an outlet or power strip. If your computer has an available power socket, you can use a detachable power cord with a recessed end to plug the monitor directly into the computer. You can get this cord from an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. 3 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port (marked with ™) on the back of the computer.
Connecting headphones to your monitor If you wish, you can plug a pair of headphones (or other sound output device) into the Multiple Scan 15AV Display. To plug your headphones into the monitor, follow these steps: 1 If your headphones are attached to the sound output port (marked by -) on the back of your computer, unplug them. 2 If the sound cable that came with the Multiple Scan 15AV Display is not connected, connect it to the sound output port on the computer and on the monitor.
Note: If the power light is yellow or amber, one of the following may be the cause: m The computer isn’t turned on. m The monitor’s cable isn’t connected properly to the computer. m The video circuitry or video card in your computer is not compatible with the monitor. Your Macintosh may need a video card or adapter to use the monitor. See “Do You Need a Video Card?” earlier in this chapter. m The computer and monitor are in sleep to conserve energy. See “Conserving Energy” in Chapter 2.
4 Read the Welcome screen and click OK. The Installer screen appears. 5 Make sure the disk named in the box is the one on which you want to install the software. If not, click Switch Disk until the correct disk name appears. 6 Click the Install button. The Installer takes a few moments to calculate what needs to be done and then begins to copy files. 7 When the installation is complete, follow the instructions on the screen.
2 Using the Display Software This chapter explains how to use the new display software you have installed. Your software includes a new feature called the Control Strip, which you can use to change monitor settings quickly and easily. You can use the Control Strip to change screen resolutions, change the number of colors your monitor displays, and change the volume of your computer’s beep sound.
You can change the following settings with the Control Strip modules: m Monitor Resolution lets you change the resolution of the screen. m Monitor BitDepth lets you change the number of colors on your screen. m Sound Volume lets you change the volume of the system sound. To use a module, press it and choose a setting from the pop-up menu that appears. Note: If you use more than one monitor, the monitors are identified by number in the Control Strip menus.
Changing screen resolution You can change the resolution of your monitor to zoom in for detail work or to zoom out and see a whole page or more at a time. m To change screen resolution with the Control Strip, press the Resolution control and choose the resolution you want in the menu. To change your screen resolution with the Monitors control panel, follow these steps. Note: Some models use a different control panel.
3 Make the following choices in the control panel: Note: The choices you see in this window may differ from those shown here, depending on your computer, your video capability, and the monitors attached. First, if you have more than one monitor, click here to see how your monitors are numbered. Second, click the icon of the monitor you want to change. (If you only have one monitor, you will only see one choice.
6 Click OK to return to the main window of the Monitors control panel. Depending on which option you selected in the control panel, the new resolution will be displayed when you close the dialog box or when you restart the computer. 7 Close the Monitors control panel by clicking the close box in the upper-left corner. IMPORTANT Make sure you close the Monitors control panel before starting any other work.
Conserving energy When you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution. Your Multiple Scan 15AV Display includes features that automatically save energy. You can increase the energy savings by turning your computer and monitor off if you won’t be using them for a while—for example, overnight or over the weekend. You use the Energy Saver control panel to tell the monitor how to conserve energy after a specified period of inactivity.
What happens after you turn on the energy-saving feature When Energy Saver is on, the monitor “goes to sleep” after a specified period of inactivity. The monitor screen looks dark and the monitor is using less energy. When the monitor is asleep, your computer is still working. But to prevent accidental changes, you can’t make any changes while the monitor is asleep. To “wake up” the monitor, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. Your computer beeps while the monitor is waking up.
Using ColorSync ColorSync is Apple’s unique color-matching software that ensures that Apple color printers print the best possible reproduction of the colors that appear on your monitor screen. ColorSync is also used by Apple color scanners and the QuickTake camera to capture color images and accurately reproduce their colors on the screen.
3 Click Set Profile. A dialog box appears that enables you to select the name of the monitor you want to use. 4 Click a monitor name to select it. 5 Click Select to return to the main window of the ColorSync control panel. 6 Close the ColorSync control panel by clicking the close box in the upper-left corner. Configuring the Control Strip With the Control Strip control panel, you can show and hide the Control Strip and choose a keyboard command to show/hide the Control Strip.
3 To show or hide the Control Strip, click the button labeled Show Control Strip or Hide Control Strip. The change takes effect immediately. 4 Click the close box to close the control panel. Setting a keyboard command to show and hide the Control Strip To set a keyboard command to show and hide the Control Strip, follow these steps: 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. 2 Double-click the Control Strip icon to open it. The Control Strip control panel appears.
4 To change the keyboard command, click “Define hot key.” A box appears. 5 Press the keys you want to use, then click OK. You must include either the x (Command) key or a function key (F1–F15). If you choose an inappropriate command, you see a message. 6 Click the close box to close the control panel. Changing the font in Control Strip menus When you press a Control Strip control, you see a menu you can use to make changes. You can change the font and size of items in the menu.
26 Chapter 2 3 To change the font, choose a font from the Font pop-up menu. To change the font size, choose a size from the Size pop-up menu. 4 Click the close box to close the control panel.
3 Adjusting the Picture In most cases, you won’t need to make any adjustments to the picture. However, you can fine-tune the screen display to suit your preferences using the controls on the front of the monitor. After you set the controls, your monitor will use your settings each time you turn on the computer. Accessing the monitor’s controls A flip-down panel covers some of the controls on the front of the monitor.
Making adjustments to the picture Adjusting the brightness of the picture Turn the brightness control to increase or decrease brightness. ¤ Adjusting the contrast of the picture Turn the contrast control to increase or decrease contrast. O Adjusting the center of the picture 1 Press the Select button on the monitor until the indicator light for the vertical center icon goes on.
3 Press the Select button until the indicator light for the horizontal center icon goes on. SELECT Adjust the horizontal center of the picture by pressing the Down button to move the center of the picture left or the Up button to move the center of the picture right. . . 4 When the picture is centered properly, an equal border appears around the picture. Adjusting the size of the picture 1 Press the Select button on the monitor until the indicator light for the width icon goes on.
3 Press the Select button until the indicator light for the height icon goes on. SELECT Adjust the height of the picture by pressing the Down button to shorten the picture or the Up button to lengthen the picture. . . 4 Adjusting the sound volume Turn the volume control to increase or decrease sound volume. _ Resetting controls to the factory settings The picture controls for your monitor are set at the factory. You can fine-tune the picture and make adjustments if necessary.
4 Tips and Troubleshooting This chapter includes information on the care and cleaning of your monitor, protecting your monitor from theft, and troubleshooting. Care and cleaning m Do not block the monitor’s vents. m Do not let liquid get on or into the monitor. m If you will not be using your monitor and computer for a long period of time (a day or more), make sure you turn off the computer (and your monitor, if necessary). To clean the case of the monitor: 1 Turn your computer and monitor off.
To clean the screen of the monitor: 1 Turn your computer and monitor off. 2 Disconnect the monitor’s power plug from the back of the monitor. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) 3 Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the screen. Don’t spray the cleaner onto the screen, because the liquid may drip inside the monitor. Protecting your monitor from theft The slot on the back of the monitor is for connecting a security lock.
The monitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come on. m Make sure the monitor is turned on. m Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly. If the monitor power cord is plugged into a wall outlet, make sure the cord is firmly plugged in. Check whether power to the outlet has been interrupted. You can test the outlet by plugging in something that you know works— such as a desk lamp or radio. If the test appliance works, but the monitor doesn’t, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.
m If the power indicator light is yellow or amber, one of the following may be the cause: m The computer isn’t turned on. m The monitor’s cable isn’t connected properly to the computer. m The video circuitry or video card in your computer is not compatible with the monitor. Your Macintosh may need a video card or adapter to use the monitor. See “Do You Need a Video Card?” in Chapter 1. m The computer and monitor are in sleep to conserve energy. See “Conserving Energy” in Chapter 2.
m If you have more than one monitor attached to your computer, the monitors may interfere with one another. Move the monitors farther apart or set the monitors at an angle, so their screens are close and their back panels are farther apart. If you still see flickering after moving the monitors more than 16 inches apart, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. m If you are using a video card that has a very low refresh rate (below 60 hertz), the monitor may flicker.
The screen appears greenish, the screen image is unreadable, or there is “snow” on the screen. m Make sure the monitor cable is connected firmly to the correct port on the back of the computer. If you have a video card installed in your computer, the monitor cable should be plugged into the port for the video card. If you do not have a video card installed in your computer, the monitor cable should be plugged into the monitor port on the back of your computer.
You can’t control the sound volume of a CD. m The volume control on the Control Strip affects the computer’s beep sound only. To control the volume of a CD, use the AppleCD Audio Player, located in the Apple (K) menu. You don’t see the monitor resolution you want. You can see additional resolution choices in the Monitors control panel if you hold down the Option key on your keyboard while you click the Options button in the control panel. In the list that appears, click the resolution you want.
After you change the screen resolution, icons move. Changing the screen resolution affects how information can be displayed on your screen. The display software may automatically reposition icons after you change the screen resolution. After you attached a new monitor to your computer, the new monitor’s screen is blank or shows “garbage” or “snow.” The computer may not have recognized the monitor. Try the following: Turn off the computer and disconnect the new monitor.
Appendix Technical Information Monitor features m Multiple scan m Resolution range: 640 x 480 to 1024 x 768 Screen m 15-inch diagonal CRT, 13.75-inch diagonal viewable image size m Antistatic, antiglare surface treatment m 0.
User controls m Power-on switch m Automatic degauss at power-up; manual degauss by turning power switch off, then on (capable of full degauss after monitor is turned off for 20 minutes or more) m Buttons and controls: Select, Up, Down, brightness, contrast, sound volume m Additional picture controls available using the Select button: horizontal and vertical shift, horizontal and vertical size Active video image area m Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes: Mode Resolution Vertical ref
Weight m Approximately 30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) Dimensions m Height 383 millimeters (mm) ± 5 mm m Width 370 mm ± 5 mm m Depth 394.5 mm ± 5 mm Interfaces m Headphone/speaker: One input port and one pass-through output port Temperature Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F) m Operating 10˚ to 40˚ C (50˚ to 104˚ F) m Storage 0˚ to 60˚ C (32˚ to 140˚ F) m Shipping –40˚ to 65˚ C (–4˚ to 151˚ F) Humidity (noncondensing) m Operating 20% to 95% Altitude m Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (ft.
Monitor cable specifications m 15-pin miniature D-type connector 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 42 Appendix Pin Output signal 1 Red video ground 2 Red video 3 Not used 4 ID 1 5 Green video 6 Green video ground 7 ID 2 8 Not used 9 Blue video 10 ID 3 11 V Sync return 12 V Sync 13 Blue video ground 14 H Sync return 15 H Sync Shell Shield ground
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