Apple 20Display User's Manual
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1. Apple a Scan 20 Display Apple Computer Inc 1996 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 Apple the Apple logo LaserWriter Macintosh and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer registered in the U S and other countries Apple Desktop Bus and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Adobe Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop PostScript and SuperPaint are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions The Energy Star logo is a service mark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency Helvetica and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype Hell AG and or its subsidiaries Trinitron is a trademark of Sony Corpor2. one input port and two pass thru output ports Temperature Celsius C and Fahrenheit F a Operating 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Storage 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F a Shipping 40 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity noncondensing a Operating 10 to 80 Storage 5 to 90 a Shipping 5 to 95 Altitude a Operating O to 10 000 feet ft 0 to 3048 meters m a Shipping 0 to 35 000 ft 0 to 10 670 m Technical Information e 47 Monitor cable specifications a 15 pin miniature D type connector 87654321 O Qari O 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Pin Output signal k 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 48 Appendix B Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino California 95014 2084 030 8886 A 408 996 1010 Printed in U S A
3. separate sync composite sync and composite video Power savings feature Conforms to the Energy Star program of the United States Environmental Protection Agency User controls 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 45 46 Appendix B Control buttons Reset lt Control O Brightness Contrast O m Additional picture controls available using the 3 button horizontal and vertical shift horizontal and vertical size rotation and color uniformity horizontal and vertical convergence and color temperature Active video image area m Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes Mode Resolution Vertical refresh rate Horizontal scan rate hertz kilohertz VGA 640 x 480 59 95 31 47 Macintosh 640 x 480 66 7 35 0 VESA 640 x 480 75 37 5 VESA 800 x 600 75 46 9 Macintosh 832 x 624 75 49 73 Macintosh 1024 x 768 74 93 60 24 VESA 1024 x 768 75 60 02 Macintosh 1152 x 870 75 68 7 VESA 1280 x 1024 ifs 79 98 Input electrical requirements m Voltage 90 132 198 260 V a Frequency 47 63 Hz Power 165 W maximum Weight m Approximately 66 pounds 30 kilograms Dimensions m Height 474 mm 5 mm a Width 474 mm 5 mm m Depth 501 5 mm 5 mm Tilt swivel base a Tilt 5 to 15 Swivel range 45 minimum Interfaces Apple Desktop Bus ADB
4. Energy Saver Make the following choices in the control panel Energy Saver Monitor Energy Saver ia Turn off the sereen s when idle for If Energy Saver is on slide this control to determine how long Energy Saver will wait 15 30 45 60 Minutes i cw Giiiaa dais coverciicseenast without activity before darkening the screen the screen picture to reappear Close the control panel 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 Using the Display Software 17 18 Using ColorSync Chapter 2 To wake up the monitor move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Your computer beeps while the monitor is waking up The process takes about 20 seconds and you can begin work as soon as the computer stops beeping The beep volume cannot be adjusted it is not controlled by the computer s sound software IMPORTANT The Energy Saver control panel works with Apple monitors such as this one that comply with the EPA s Energy Star program and any other monitor that complies with the Video Electronics Standards Association s Display Power Management Standard Your computer model must also be comp
5. and icons on your desktop may reposition themselves to accommodate the new screen size If the image is distorted try another resolution or adjust the controls on the monitor as explained in Chapter 3 Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel You can also use the Monitors control panel to arrange how multiple monitors work together choose how many colors or shades of gray each monitor can display you can also make this change using the Control Strip See the instructions that came with your computer for details Some models have a different control panel Conserving energy Click here to turn Energy Saver on or off When there s an X in this box Energy Saver is on Use the Energy Saver control panel to tell the monitor whether to conserve energy after a specified period of inactivity You can use the control panel if you have an Apple monitor and computer model that comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency s Energy Star program Look for the EPA Energy Star logo on the box To use the control panel follow these steps Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu A window opens showing all the control panels Double click the Energy Saver icon to open the Energy Saver control panel i faz Double click the icon If you don t see it click the scroll 5 bar arrows If you still can t find it you may have forgotten to install the software as described in Chapter 1
6. authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the FCC certification and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple authorized dealer For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance DOC statement DOC Class A Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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 Observation des normes Classe A Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par le ministre des Communications VCCI statement Ts Pi ULE Se E BCS BE THIS OT CORA BOAR ATSIC BY CE SONS RIE T HLE CO ah Ik HA amp Ue ea eS I BE th RR VCCI SECA UL CTHOET GED CT
7. connected properly to the back of the monitor Make sure the monitor cable is connected 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 Make sure the thumbscrews on the monitor cable are tightened securely into the port connector Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are set correctly See Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture and Adjusting the Contrast of the Picture in Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting e 35 36 Chapter 4 If the power indicator light is yellow check that your monitor cable is properly connected to the computer If the cable is properly connected and the yellow light is on you may need to install a video card in your computer or use an adapter connector See Do You Need a Video Card in Chapter 1 The screen is dark or appears dim Make sure that your computer and monitor are turned on Make sure that the power cord and the monitor cable are securely connected at both ends Increase the brightness of the picture See Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture in Chapter 3 The Energy Saver option may be activated Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to reactivate the monitor In app
8. damaged when the cable hits an obstruction Lifting and positioning the monitor WARNING Your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display weighs approximately 66 pounds Don t try to lift it by yourself ask someone to help you When you lift the monitor bend from your knees not your waist Hold the front of the monitor securely Setting Up 5 6 Shoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line Forearms level or tilted up slightly Lower back supported Thighs horizontal Chapter 1 To position the monitor on a table or desk follow these steps Place the monitor so that the screen faces the user To slide the monitor lift the front up slightly and push or pull in the direction you want Adjust the viewing angle of the monitor by tilting it up or down and turning it left or right on its stand Position the monitor so that when you use it no bright light is behind the monitor or reflected on the screen Your eyes should be about level with the top edge of the screen and between 18 and 28 inches 45 to 70 cm away Take occasional breaks when using your computer to focus your eyes on a distant object For your greatest comfort use the following illustration to help you in positioning your monitor 45 70 cm 18 28 in Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level You may need to adjust the height of your monitor by placing something under it or by raising your work surface
9. on the monitor cable You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews Connect the PC adapter end of the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back of your computer If you installed a video card in your computer connect the monitor cable with the PC adapter attached to it to the video card s port For more information about installing video cards see the manual that came with your computer or video card Notes for IBM PC Compatible Users 43 44 Using the monitor Appendix A For instructions about turning on your monitor see Turning the Monitor On in Chapter 1 To change resolutions on your monitor see the manuals that came with your operating software or video card In most cases once you turn on the monitor you will not have to make any adjustments to the picture If necessary you can adjust or fine tune the picture to suit your personal preference See Chapter 3 for more information Note The files on the Apple Multiple Scan Software for Macintosh disk are useful only for Macintosh computer systems Appendix B Technical Information Picture tube a 20 inch 19 1 inch diagonal viewable image size Trinitron CRT a Multiple scan 30 82 kilohertz 50 120 hertz Resolution range 640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024 Screen a 0 26 millimeter mm pitch Bonded glass panel with antiglare antistatic multilayer coating Input signals Red green and blue signals
10. or video card Note If youre connecting the monitor to a Power Macintosh 6100 7100 or 8100 with a high density connector you may need to use the monitor cable adapter that came with your computer See the manual that came with your computer for more information If you don t have an adapter you can purchase one from an Apple authorized dealer or service provider Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews When tightening the thumbscrews on the cable connector make sure you turn each screw at least one turn but don t force the thumbscrew because you might strip the threads Connecting your keyboard to the monitor If you wish you can plug your keyboard directly into the stand of the Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display rather than into the back of your computer The monitor stand has an Apple Desktop Bus ADB port on the back that you can use to connect the monitor to your computer using the included ADB cable There is also an ADB port on each side of the monitor stand for your keyboard or any other ADB device IMPORTANT To prevent damage to your system always be sure that your computer is shut down before you plug in or disconnect ADB cables If you decide to plug your keyboard cable into your monitor stand follow these instructions Setting Up 9 10 Unplug the keyboard cable from the ADB port marked by on the back of the
11. program contact the publisher of that program Not all programs take advantage of the Multiple Scan Display s new features After you change the number of colors displayed on the screen the colors don t look right Try one of the following Quit the program youre running and start it again Go back to the number of colors you were using 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 Start the computer with no monitor attached Wait a minute or so for the computer to finish turning itself on Turn off the computer again and reattach the new monitor Tips and Troubleshooting e 39 40 Chapter 4 The monitor does not go to sleep Some monitors computers and video cards do not support the Energy Saver feature See the documentation that came with your monitor and video card for more information If you have a Power Macintosh 9500 you can get an upgrade to your software that allows your monitor to work with Energy Saver Call the Apple Service and Support number found in the service and s
12. 0 82 kilohertz vertical refresh rate of 50 120 hertz 41 42 In addition this monitor also works at the following VESA Video Electronics Standards Association standard modes Resolution Vertical refresh rate hertz 640 x 480 60 not VESA but supported anyway 640 x 480 19 800 x 600 75 1024 x 768 19 1280 x 1024 75 Connecting the monitor to your IBM PC compatible computer Appendix A Use these instructions to connect the monitor to your computer instead of the instructions in Chapter 1 Note If you need to use a video card with your computer install the card before you connect the monitor to your computer IMPORTANT Before you connect any cords or cables make sure that your computer is turned off and unplugged Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power cord receptacle on the back of the monitor Your monitor may not look exactly as shown Plug the other end of the power cord into the monitor power socket on the back of your computer If your computer doesn t have a power socket you need a standard detachable power cord listed by a relevant safety agency to plug the monitor directly into a grounded AC outlet You can get this cord from an Apple authorized dealer or service provider Connect the PC adapter to the monitor cable Monitor port on PC compatible PC adapter Monitor cable This adapter is shipped with your monitor Tighten the thumbscrews
13. FEAEHH LE OR L eM CHAT SE DUAL Tv eEvay SC1B RS ICS eEGASCEMHVEG Aya HAS IC HES TIEL WR ORWeUTESAV Communications Regulation Information Setting Up The Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display is a two page Trinitron color monitor that supports a variety of resolutions The instructions in this chapter discuss important safety information setting up and connecting the monitor to your computer and installing the Macintosh software on your computer The Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display has a diagonal viewable image size of 19 1 inches Important safety instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord if any of the following conditions exists the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged you spill something into the case your monitor is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture your monitor has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged you suspect that your monitor needs service or repair you want to clean the case use only the recommended procedure described in Care and Cleaning in Chapter 4 2 IMPORTANT The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the monitor when you need to Be sure that you always do the following Keep your monitor away from sources
14. Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Clearance under work surface Feet flat on the floor Ie OOU LS Do you need a video card To use the Apple Multiple Scan 20 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 built in video capability check with an Apple authorized dealer or service provider If your computer does not have the video capability necessary to use this monitor you need to purchase a video card Video cards are available from an Apple authorized dealer or service provider Install the video card before you connect the monitor to your computer To install a video card in one of the expansion slots inside your computer see the manual that came with your computer or video card Using more than one monitor If your computer has expansion slots you can use the Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display with one or more additional monitors connected to your computer You may need a video card for each additional monitor you are using See the manuals that came with your computer for information on working with additional monitors Note If you see screen flicker or other interference when you use more than one monitor move the monitors further apart or set the monitors at an angle so their screens are close and their back panels are farther apart Setting Up e Connecting the monitor t
15. at appears in the Control Strip menus Showing and hiding the Control Strip To show or hide the Control Strip follow these steps 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu 2 Double click the Control Strip icon to open it Control Strip The Control Strip control panel appears 3 To show or hide the Control Strip click the button labeled Show Control Strip or Hide Control Strip The change takes effect immediately Control Strip Show Aide w Show Control Strip 4 BD 1i F 4 Hide Control Strip O Hot key to showhide Define hot key Current hot key shift F15 Font Settings Font 4 Click the close box to close the control panel 20 Chapter 2 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 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu Double click the Control Strip icon to open it Control Strip The Control Strip control panel appears To turn on the keyboard command for showing and hiding the Control Strip click Hot key to show hide The keyboard command for showing and hiding the Control Strip appears in the Current hot key window To change the keyboard command click Define hot key A box appears Press any combination of keys to define the hot key shift F15 This key combination will show and hide the Control Strip Press the keys you want t
16. atible with Energy Star Other monitors will darken after the specified inactivity period has passed but they won t go to sleep or save energy Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Screen saver programs darken the screen or display a changing image on the monitor if the computer is not used for prolonged periods Both screen saver programs and the Energy Saver feature prevent images from burning in and damaging the screen Energy Saver also conserves energy If you wish you can use both Energy Saver and a screen saver program Set the screen saver to come on before Energy Saver so if you re away from the computer for a short while you can return to work immediately without waiting for the monitor to wake up If you re gone for a while longer however the monitor won t use as much energy 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 Quick Take camera to capture color images and accurately reproduce their colors on the screen ColorSync maintains consistent colors between color input your monitor and color printing devices so that the colors of your original image are accurately reproduced on screen and when printed 4 The ColorSync software works automatically in the background When you install the monitor software your computer is a
17. ation registered in the U S and other countries Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Contents Communications regulation information vi Setting Up 1 Important safety instructions 1 What about electromagnetic emissions 2 Getting ready tosetup 3 Your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display ata glance 4 Choosing a good location for your monitor 5 Lifting and positioning the monitor 5 Do you need a video card 7 Using more than one monitor 7 Connecting the monitor to your computer 8 Connecting your keyboard to the monitor 9 Turning the monitoron 10 Installing the display software H 2 Using the Display Software 13 About the Control Strip 13 Working with the Control Strip 14 Changing screen resolution 15 Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel 16 Conserving energy 17 What happens after you turn on the energy saving feature 17 Using Energy Saver with a screen saver 18 Using ColorSynce 18 Configuring the Control Strip 20 Showing and hiding the Control Strip 20 Setting a keyboard command to show and hide the Control Strip 21 Changing the font in Control Strip menus 22 3 Adjusting the Picture 23 Making adjustments to the picture 24 Adjusting the brightness of the picture 24 Adjusting the cont
18. computer Plug the unattached end of the keyboard cable into the ADB port marked by on the left side of the monitor stand IMPORTANT When connecting ADB cables to the monitor stand be sure the flat side of the connector faces up If you force the connector the wrong way you could damage it Attach one end of an extended ADB cable to the ADB port marked by on the back of the monitor stand Attach the other end of the extended ADB cable to an ADB port marked by on the back panel of the computer Turning the monitor on Chapter 1 1 2 To turn on the monitor for the first time Start up your computer Press the Power button on the front right side of the monitor Power button Power indicator light The power indicator light goes on If the power indicator light does not come on press the power switch again If this doesn t work make sure you ve connected the monitor to your computer properly see Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer earlier in this chapter Also make sure your computer is turned on Note If your monitor power cord is plugged into the back of your computer you only need to turn on your monitor once because the monitor is designed to get its power from your computer From now on the monitor will turn off automatically when you shut down the computer and it will turn on automatically when you start up the computer To make full use of the features available to you with th
19. d 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 To see which number goes with which monitor experiment with the modules or open the Monitors control panel in the Control Panels folder available from the Apple menu and press the Identify button The number of each monitor appears on its screen On some models the control panel has a different name Working with the Control Strip You can move collapse and expand the Control Strip and you can change the order of the controls To move the Control Strip hold down the Option key on your keyboard and drag the tab at the right end of the Control Strip The Control Strip always stays on the left or right edge of a screen a To make the Control Strip shorter or longer drag the tab to the left or right a To see hidden controls when the Control Strip is not expanded to its full size Click the right and left arrows To collapse the Control Strip to its smallest size click the tab or the box To expand the collapsed Control Strip to its original size click the tab To move a control to a new position in the Control Strip hold down the Option key on the keyboard and drag the control to where you want it For more information on setting up the Control Strip see Configur
20. e signal down Press to move the red signal down and the blue signal up Q To adjust the horizontal convergence use the buttons below the a contrast icon Press to move the red signal to the right and the blue signal to the left Press to move the red signal to the left and the blue signal to the right When the convergence is set properly the picture is clear and distinct Adjusting the Picture 29 30 Chapter 3 Selecting the color temperature The image on your monitor is a combination of red green and blue signals The intensity or color temperature of these signals can be changed to one of three settings 9300 K the default which appears bluish 6500 K which is page white or 5000 K which appears reddish At a higher color temperature white appears as a slightly cooler bluer white while at a lower color temperature white appears as a slightly warmer white You can change the color temperature according to your personal preference or what is suitable for a particular application Use these controls Follow these steps se 1 Press and hold down the 38 button on the monitor until the C J indicator light goes on then release the button 2 Press the 3 button again until the indicator light goes on The amp indicator light may or may not blink depending on the color temperature selected A steady light indicates 9300 K a slow blinking light indicates 6500 K and a fast blinking light
21. ean soft cloth dampened with water Don t use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives that might damage the finish on the case 33 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 Usea 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 It lets you attach a narrow flexible cable that you can use to secure your monitor and the rest of your computer system to prevent theft Security locks are available from an Apple authorized dealer or service provider Troubleshooting WARNING If you have a problem with your monitor and nothing presented in this manual solves it consult the service and support information that came with your monitor for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance If you attempt to repair the monitor yourself any damage you may cause to the monitor will not be covered by the limited warranty on your monitor Contact an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question Solutions to common problems related to your monitor are described here Problems related to the compute
22. en ia place after you close this window or when you E esr ange On Close restart your computer Using the Display Software 15 16 Chapter 2 Click the Options button to see what resolutions you can choose Click a resolution to select it The choices you see in this window depend on your computer video capability and the monitors that are attached If you don t see any options for changing resolutions you may have selected the wrong monitor in the control panel or your computer and video card may not support multiple resolutions Click Cancel then try step 3 again Note In some cases you can see additional choices if you hold down the Option key on the keyboard while you click the Options button However these choices may not be optimized for your monitor If you try to make a choice that is not optimized for your monitor you Il see a message or the monitor will go blank or show static for several seconds then will switch back to an optimized resolution 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 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 Note When you change monitor resolutions the folders
23. ftware is now installed and the monitor is ready for use Note To change the screen resolution see Changing Screen Resolution in Chapter 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 Your monitor also comes with control panels that you can use to save energy and fine tune your monitor s use of color About the Control Strip When you start up your Macintosh after installing your new display software you will notice the Control Strip at the lower left edge of your screen The Control Strip is a new way of changing certain settings from your desktop without opening control panels Note Some versions of system software will show different modules in the Control Strip If your Control Strip doesn t match what s shown here consult the on screen help that came with your computer or system software upgrade kit Resolution Volume BitDepth 14 Chapter 2 You can change the following settings with the Control Strip modules Monitor Resolution lets you change the resolution of the screen Monitor BitDepth lets you change the number of colors on your screen Soun
24. in a particular resolution the changed information is stored in the monitors memory for that resolution Your monitor recalls these saved settings whenever it is in that resolution IMPORTANT If you try to adjust a particular picture control beyond its limits the Energy Saving indicator light to the right of the Power button flashes Adjusting the brightness of the picture Use this control Follow this step on Use the buttons below the brightness icon 9 Press to increase brightness and press to decrease brightness Adjusting the contrast of the picture Use this control Follow this step Q Use the buttons below the contrast icon Press to increase T contrast and press to decrease contrast Adjusting the center of the picture Use these controls Follow these steps 1 Press and hold down the 38 button on the monitor until the indicator light goes on then release the button 2 Adjust the center of the picture To move the center of picture vertically use the buttons below the brightness icon To move the center of picture horizontally use the buttons below the contrast icon Q When the picture is centered properly there is an equal border around all edges of the picture Adjusting the Picture 25 Adjusting the size of the picture Use these controls Follow these steps gg 1 Press and hold down the button on the monitor until the indicator ligh
25. indicates 5000 K Q 3 Adjust the color temperature of the picture Use the buttons below the contrast icon Press to increase the color temperature or press to decrease the color temperature Resetting controls to original levels The picture controls for your monitor are set at the factory You can fine tune the picture and make adjustments if necessary see Making Adjustments to the Picture earlier in this chapter If you later decide you want to revert back to the factory preset levels you can reset the picture controls several ways m To reset brightness and contrast see Resetting Brightness and Contrast m To reset individual controls see Resetting Individual Picture Controls m To reset all controls see Resetting All Picture Controls Resetting brightness and contrast You can reset brightness and contrast to their original levels You cannot reset only brightness or only contrast both are reset at the same time Use this control Follow this step Press the Reset button lt using the tip of a pen The brightness and contrast are reset to their original levels Adjusting the Picture 31 32 Chapter 3 Resetting individual picture controls You can reset these individual controls to their original levels horizontal and vertical shift horizontal and vertical size horizontal and vertical convergence rotation picture shape and color temperature To reset bright
26. ing the Control Strip later in this chapter 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 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 If you don t see the Monitors control panel consult the on screen help that came with your computer or system software upgrade kit 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu A window opens showing all the control panels 2 Double click the Monitors icon to open the Monitors control panel Double click the icon If you don t see it click the scroll bar arrows If you still can t find it you may have forgotten to install the software as described Monitors in Chapter 1 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 Monitors 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 Third choose when you want the change to take O O
27. is monitor install the Macintosh software Installing the display software Note Be sure youre acting within the terms of the software license agreement before you install this software on a computer The license agreement specifies how many copies of the program you can make for yourself and others The display software works on any computer running Mac OS version 71 or later To install the display software follow these steps 1 Insertthe Apple Multiple Scan Software for Macintosh disk into a floppy disk drive The disk s icon appears on the desktop 2 Double click the disk icon to open it 3 Double click the Installer icon to start the Installer program Installer After a moment the Installer opens and you see the Welcome screen Setting Up 11 12 Chapter 1 4 Read the Welcome screen and click OK The Installer screen appears Display Software Script 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 Click the Install button The Installer takes a few moments to calculate what needs to be done and then begins to copy files When the installation is complete follow the instructions on the screen After the installation the Installer tells you to restart your computer if you installed the software onto your startup disk or to quit if you installed the software onto another disk The so
28. l the volume of a CD use the AppleCD Audio Player located in the Apple 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 Some models use a different control panel Consult the documentation that came with your computer or system software upgrade kit Note Some of the items in this list are not optimized for your monitor If you choose a resolution that doesn t work with your monitor you may see a message or your monitor may go blank or show static After approximately 15 seconds your monitor should revert to a usable resolution If it does not restart your computer After you change the screen resolution a window is stuck halfway off the screen or missing or you can t see the whole screen Try one of the following If you changed the resolution in the control panel make sure the control panel is closed before trying to use another window Quit the program whose window is missing and then open it again If the program has a Windows menu use it to hide the problem window and then show it again Go back to the resolution you were using close the window change the resolution and then reopen the window a Try another resolution If you have problems with a particular
29. ness or contrast see Resetting Brightness and Contrast in this section Use these controls Follow these steps 8 1 Press and hold down the 3g button on the monitor until the indicator light goes on then release the button 2 Press the 3 button again until the indicator light of the picture control you want to reset goes on 3 Press the Reset button lt using the tip of a pen The selected picture control is reset to its original level Resetting all picture controls If you like you can reset all of the picture controls including brightness and contrast to their original levels Use these controls Follow this step While holding down the Control button press the Reset button lt g using the tip of a pen All picture controls are reset to their original levels 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 Do not block the monitor s vents m Do not let liquid get on or into the monitor a 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 2 Disconnect the monitor s power plug from the back of the monitor Pull the plug not the cord 3 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a cl
30. o use then click OK You must include either the Command key or a function key F1 F15 If you choose an inappropriate command you see a message Click the close box to close the control panel Using the Display Software e 21 22 Chapter 2 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 Follow these Steps Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu Double click the Control Strip icon to open it Control Strip The Control Strip control panel appears 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 Font Setti ngs Size 9 w Click the close box to close the control panel Adjusting the Picture In most cases you wont need to make any adjustments in the picture However you can fine tune the screen display to suit your preferences using the controls on the front of the monitor Indicator lights Press this button to select Reset button for picture controls a picture control to the left db Q eS O 0 o O Control button Brightness Contrast controls controls 23 24 Making adjustments to the picture Chapter 3 To adjust the picture follow the instructions for the particular adjustment you want to make When you make an adjustment while
31. o your computer Follow these steps to connect the monitor to your computer IMPORTANT Before you connect any cords or cables make sure that your computer is turned off and unplugged WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded Your monitor may be 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 If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug 1 Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power cord receptacle on the back of the monitor 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into the power socket on the back of the computer If your computer doesn t have an available power socket you need a standard detachable power cord listed by a relevant safety agency to plug the monitor directly into a grounded AC outlet You can get this cord from an Apple authorized dealer or service provider 8 Chapter 1 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port marked with IOI on the back of your computer Monitor port icon _ 10 Monitor cable If you installed a video card in your computer connect the monitor cable to the video card s port For more information about installing video cards see the manual that came with your computer
32. of liquids such as wash basins bathtubs shower stalls and so on Dont remove the cover of the monitor m Dont set anything on top of the monitor such as a book or cup Keep the monitor s vents free from obstruction m Protect your monitor from dampness or wet weather such as rain snow and so on Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your monitor into a power source Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others m Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables What about electromagnetic emissions Chapter 1 There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects of prolonged exposure to extremely low frequency ELF and very low frequency VLF electromagnetic fields Such fields are associated with electromagnetic sources such as television sets electrical wiring and some household appliances as well as computer monitors Apple has reviewed scientific reports and sought the counsel of government regulatory agencies and respected health organizations Based on the prevailing evidence and opinions Apple believes that the electric and magnetic fields produced by computer moni
33. onitor 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 Tips and Troubleshooting 37 38 Chapter 4 After many hours of use the screen image appears dim m Increase the brightness of the picture to your preference See Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture in Chapter 3 Over time you experience eyestrain m Adjust the screen contrast In a bright room contrast is usually best set at maximum in a dim room lower contrast is usually more comfortable See Adjusting the Contrast of the Picture in Chapter 3 Also be sure to take occasional breaks to focus your eyes on a distant object You don t hear any sound from your computer The computer s internal speaker is turned off whenever a cable is connected to the sound output port marked by 4 on the back panel of your computer If the sound output port is in use you can still hear sound from the monitor s speakers or from headphones connected to the monitor s headphone port marked by 49 You can t find the Control Strip You may have hidden the Control Strip Open the Control Strip control panel and click the button labeled Show Control Strip 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 contro
34. r are covered in the manuals that came with your computer WARNING Never remove the cover from the monitor you could come in contact with hazardous voltage 34 Chapter 4 The monitor s power indicator light doesn t come on 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 to see 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 If the monitor power cord is plugged into your computer make sure your computer is on and the cord is firmly plugged in Make sure the monitor cable is plugged into your computer properly 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 Make sure the thumbscrews on the monitor cable are tightened securely into the port connector No image appears on the screen and the monitor s power indicator light is on The monitor may have gone to sleep Move the mouse or press a key to wake the monitor See Conserving Energy in Chapter 3 Make sure the monitor cable is
35. r more information No colors appear on the screen Check to make sure that the number of colors is set correctly in the Control Strip or the Monitors control panel See Using the Control Strip in Chapter 2 and see the documentation that came with your computer Some models have a different control panel The screen image is off center Try changing to another resolution See Changing Screen Resolution in Chapter 2 Adjust the center of the picture See Adjusting the Center of the Picture in Chapter 3 Keep in mind that if you adjust the center of the picture you may have to adjust it again if you change resolutions The screen image is too large or too small Try changing to another resolution See Changing Screen Resolution in Chapter 2 Adjust the horizontal or vertical size of the picture See Adjusting the Size of the Picture in Chapter 3 Keep in mind that if you adjust the size of the picture you may have to adjust it again if you change resolutions Before you finish adjusting the monitor controls the indicator light goes out If you pause for 10 seconds or more while adjusting the controls the monitor assumes you are finished The screen appears greenish the screen image is unreadable or there is snow on the screen 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 m
36. rast of the picture 24 Adjusting the center of the picture 25 Adjusting the size of the picture 26 Adjusting the rotation and color uniformity of the picture 27 Adjusting the shape of the picture 28 Adjusting the convergence of the picture 29 Selecting the color temperature 30 Resetting controls to original levels 31 Resetting brightness and contrast 31 Resetting individual picture controls 32 Resetting all picture controls 32 Contents Appendix A Appendix B Tips and Troubleshooting 33 Care and cleaning 33 Protecting your monitor from theft 34 Troubleshooting 34 Notes for IBM PC Compatible Users 4 Technical Information 45 Contents V vi Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Radio and television interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Apple s instructions may cause interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause such interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense IMPORTANT Changes or modifications to this product not
37. roximately 20 seconds or until you no longer hear the beep the monitor is reactivated A screen saver that darkens your screen may be activated Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to reactivate the monitor The screen flickers 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 The flickering could be caused by interference from a nearby power line a fluorescent light or electrical device for example a radio a microwave oven or another computer Try relocating nearby electrical devices or moving your computer and monitor If you have more than one monitor attached to your computer the monitors might be interfering 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 after moving the monitors more than 16 inches apart you still see flickering contact an Apple authorized dealer or service provider If you are using a video card that has a very low refresh rate below 60 hertz the monitor may flicker You may be able to change the refresh rate for the card See the manual that came with your video card fo
38. t goes on then release the button 3 Adjust the size of the picture ce To adjust the vertical picture size use the buttons below the p brightness icon 24 Q To adjust the horizontal picture size use the buttons below the Te contrast icon Q When the picture size is set properly you are able to see the entire picture on the screen Chapter 3 Adjusting the rotation and color uniformity of the picture Use these controls Follow these steps 1 Press and hold down the 38 button on the monitor until the indicator light goes on then release the button Adjust the rotation or tilt of the picture To change the rotation of the picture use the buttons below the brightness icon 3 Press to tilt the picture clockwise Press to tilt the picture counterclockwise When the rotation of the picture is set properly the bottom of the picture is parallel to the bottom of the display enclosure When you correct for picture rotation color uniformity is also corrected When the color is not uniform you may see dark areas on some portions of the picture lf your monitor is in an area that has a high degree of interference for example from another monitor you may choose to adjust the rotation to optimize for color uniformity rather than picture orientation Adjusting the Picture 27 Adjusting the shape of the picture Use these controls Follow these steps db 1 Press and hold down
39. the 3g button on the monitor until the indicator light goes on then release the button 3 Adjust the shape of the picture Q To change the shape of the picture use the buttons below the o contrast icon Press to expand the sides of the picture changing the shape from concave to convex Press to bring in the sides of the picture changing the shape from convex to concave When the shape of the picture is set properly all four sides of the picture are straight and the picture is rectangular 28 Chapter 3 Adjusting the convergence of the picture Red green and blue signals in your monitor converge and create the colors you see on your screen If the convergence is not set properly images or text on your screen may appear fuzzy or blurred or you may get a rainbow effect with several colors forming the edges of images on the screen If your monitor is exposed to external magnetic fields over a period of time you may need to change the convergence to get a clear distinct picture Or you may want to change the convergence according to your personal preference Use these controls Follow these steps 38 1 Press and hold down the 3g button on the monitor until the indicator light goes on then release the button 3 Adjust the vertical and horizontal convergence X To adjust the vertical convergence use the buttons below the C brightness icon 3 Press to move the red signal up and the blu
40. tors do not pose a health risk In response to those customers who wish to reduce their exposure to electromagnetic fields Apple has lowered the emission levels of Apple monitors We are also actively encouraging further scientific research so we can continue to promote the health and safety of our customers and employees Getting ready to set up As you begin to set up your display system be sure you have easy access to the items that came with your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display ae Monitor cable Lf Software User s guide Setting Up e 3 Your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display at a glance Power button Control panel Service ports and switches Do not use Power cord receptacle Monitor cable 4 l Chapter 1 Choosing a good location for your monitor Here are some key factors to consider when determining where to place your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display Be sure that the desk or table can support the monitors weight approximately 66 pounds WARNING Never put the monitor on top of the computer Because of its weight the monitor could break the case and damage your computer Make sure that the power cord and monitor cable will reach from the back of the monitor to your computer m The monitor cable should be unobstructed when you swivel and tilt the monitor so allow at least 6 inches of clearance in the back If you don t allow enough clearance the monitor connector might be
41. upport information that came with your computer When you use both Energy Saver and a screen saver program the screen freezes The screen saver program may be conflicting with Energy Saver Turn off either the screen saver program or the Energy Saver control panel You see two resolution options labeled 640x870 75 Hz If you re using the Macintosh 24AC video card you may see two apparently identical resolution selections The first option sets your monitor to display millions of colors and the second option sets your monitor to display 256 colors When you change resolutions the monitor goes blank If your monitor is connected to the Macintosh 24AC video card the monitor may go blank for 15 seconds when you select a resolution that does not work with your monitor Try selecting another resolution Compatibility Appendix A Notes for IBM PC Compatible Users To use the Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display with an IBM PC compatible computer follow these instructions IMPORTANT Follow all of the safety instructions in Chapter 1 The Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display works with most IBM PC compatible computers equipped with VGA Video Graphics Array or greater capability You may need to install a video card to use the monitor with your computer For more information see the manuals that came with your computer The monitor is preadjusted and works with any computer that has the following timing ranges m horizontal scan rate of 3
42. utomatically set to use ColorSync with your monitor If you use more than one color monitor with your Macintosh and want to print a color image from a specific monitor you can obtain the best color matching by setting ColorSync to use a specific monitor To set up ColorSync for a specific monitor Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu A window opens showing all the control panels Double click the ColorSync icon to open the ColorSync control panel Colorsyne System Profile The ColorSync control panel appears Click Set Profile A dialog box appears that enables you to select the name of the monitor you want to use Select New System Profile 5 Colorsync Profiles Hard Disk CO Apple 13 RGB Standard Apple Multiple Scan 15 Apple Multiple Scan 17 9300 Apple Multiple Scan 17 050 Apple Multiple Scan 17 065 Apple Multiple Scan 20 9300 Apple Multiple Scan 20 050 Apple Multiple Scan 20 065 Apple Multiple Scan 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q Click a monitor name to select it Using the Display Software eee eee h co 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 You can also choose the font th
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