Apple Multiple Scan 15 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 Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display at a glance Choosing a good location for your monitor Installing the monitor base Positioning the monitor 5 5 6 Do you need a video card? Using more than one monitor 7 8 Connecting the monitor to your computer Connecting headphones to your monitor Turning the monitor on 4 8 10 10 Installing the
2 Using the Display Software About the Control Strip 13 13 Working with the Control Strip Changing screen resolution 14 15 Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel Conserving energy 17 What happens after you turn on the energy saving feature Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Using ColorSync 16 17 18 18 Configuring the Control Strip 20 Showing and hiding the Control Strip 20 Setting a keyboard command to show and hide the Control Strip Changing the font in Control Strip me
Communications regulation information 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 15 Display is a color monitor with a diagonal viewable image size of 13.3 inches that supports a variety of resolutions and has a built-in amplifier and stereo speakers for producing sounds and music. The instructions in this chapter discuss 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 Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display: Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display Monitor base Monitor cable Sound output cable Power cord User’s guide Software Note: Your power cord may appear different from the one pictured here.
Your Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display at a glance f Headphone jack I Power button O Contrast control Control panel ¤ Brightness control Stereo speakers Security slot ™ Video port ≤ Power cord receptacle Monitor cable (attached) 4 Chapter 1 - Sound ouput port
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.
3 Slide the base forward to lock it in place. Push the base forward about 1/4 inch toward the front of the monitor to seat it. A release latch on the monitor bottom will click to fasten the base in place. With the base now attached, turn the monitor upright so that it sits upon the base. If you should ever need to remove the base, press the release latch on the monitor and then gently pull the base toward the rear of the monitor until you can withdraw the tabs from the monitor.
For your greatest comfort, use the following illustration to help you in positioning your monitor. 45–70 cm (18–28 in.) Shoulders relaxed 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.
Using more than one monitor If your computer has NuBus expansion slots, you can use the Apple Multiple Scan 15 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.
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 (listed by a relevant safety agency) 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 on the back of the monitor. ™ 4 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection.
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 or video card. 6 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection. 7 Attach one end of the included sound output cable to the sound output port (marked by -) on the back of the computer. 8 Attach the other end of the sound output cable to the sound output port (marked by -) on the back of the monitor.
The green power indicator light goes on. If the green light does not go 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 the power light is yellow, your Macintosh may need a video card or adapter connector to use the monitor. See “Do You Need a Video Card?” earlier in this chapter.
3 Double-click the Installer icon to start the Installer program. After a moment, the Installer opens and you see the Welcome screen. 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.
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.
4 Click the Options button to see what resolutions you can choose. 5 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.
Conserving energy 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: 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. A window opens showing all the control panels.
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.
The ColorSync software works automatically in the background. When you install the monitor software, your computer is automatically 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: 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu.
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 that appears in the Control Strip menus.
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. 3 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.
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: 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. 22 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.
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 setting 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 Use this control Follow this step Move the brightness control to increase or decrease brightness. Adjusting the contrast of the picture Use this control Follow this step Move the contrast control to increase or decrease contrast. Adjusting the center of the picture Use these controls Follow these steps 1 Press the Select button on the monitor until the indicator light for the vertical center icon goes on.
Adjusting the size of the picture Use these controls Follow these steps 1 Press the Select button on the monitor until the indicator light for the width icon goes on. 2 Adjust the width of the picture. DOWN UP Press and hold down the Down and Up buttons to narrow or widen the picture. 3 Press the Select button on the monitor until the indicator light for the height icon goes on. 4 Adjust the height of the picture.
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. The monitor will use your adjusted settings each time you turn on the computer. If you later decide you want to revert to the factory settings, press the Down and Up buttons at the same time.
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 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.
m 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. m Make sure that your computer and monitor are turned on. m Make sure that the power cord and the monitor cable are securely connected at both ends.
m 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 for more information. No colors appear on the screen. m 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.
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.
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: m If you changed the resolution in the control panel, make sure the control panel is closed before trying to use another window. m Quit the program whose window is missing and then open it again. m If the program has a Windows menu, use it to hide the problem window and then show it again.
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 support information that came with your computer.
Appendix Technical Information Picture tube m 15-inch diagonal CRT, 13.3-inch diagonal viewable image size m Multiple scan m Resolution range: 640 x 480 to 1024 x 768 Screen 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 m Additional picture controls available using the Select button: horizontal and vertical shift, horizontal and vertical size, picture curvature, side alignment Active video image area m Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes: Mode Res
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 38 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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