C H A P T E R 1 Setting Up Read this chapter for important safety information and to set up and connect the Apple Multiple Scan 720 Display to your computer. Important safety instructions Do not clean your display screen with a cleaner that contains alcohol or acetone, and never spray cleaner directly onto the screen. For more information about cleaning your display, see “Care and Cleaning” in Chapter 4. Warning For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Be sure that you always follow these instructions: m Keep your display away from sources of liquids and moisture. m Don’t set anything on top of the display. m Keep the display’s vents free from obstruction. m Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your display into a power source. Warning Never remove the case from the monitor! You could come in contact with hazardous voltage. Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.
Getting ready to set up As you begin to set up your display system, be sure you have easy access to the following items. Apple Multiple Scan 720 Display Monitor cable Software User’s manual Monitor power cord Note: If you are connecting the display to an IBM PC-compatible computer, you also need an adapter, available from your Apple-authorized dealer or from Apple. (See the service and support information that came with your monitor for information on contacting Apple directly.
The monitor works with video circuitry that operates within these ranges: m horizontal scan rate of 30–69 kilohertz m vertical refresh rate of 48–160 hertz Common video modes ranges* Resolution Vertical refresh rate (hertz) 640 x 480 800 x 600 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 1280 x 1024 60-85 60-85 75 60-85 75 60 * These are ranges only; the actual resolutions and vertical refresh rates that are available to you depend on your computer or graphics card.
Your Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glance On-Screen Display Enter button ® Power button O Contrast control On-Screen Display Select/Adjust control ¤ Brightness control F Security slot ≤ Power cord receptacle Monitor cable Setting Up 5
Positioning your Apple Multiple Scan Display 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 Apple Multiple Scan Display’s weight— 37.5 pounds (17 kg). m Make sure that the monitor power cord reaches your computer. The cord should be unobstructed when you swivel and tilt the monitor, so allow at least 6 inches (15 cm) of clearance in the back.
Connecting the Apple Multiple Scan Display to your computer Important Before you connect any cords or cables, make sure that your computer is turned off and unplugged. 1 Connect the socket end of the monitor power cord to the power cord receptacle on the back of the display. 2 Plug the other end of the monitor power cord into the power socket on your computer.
Turning the Apple Multiple Scan Display on To turn on the monitor for the first time: 1 Press the power button on the front right side of the display. ® ¤ O Power indicator light 2 Power button Plug your computer’s power cord in the power outlet and start up your computer. The monitor’s green power indicator light goes on. If the green light does not go on, press the power button again.
Finding answers When you have questions about using your monitor, there are several places you can look for answers. This manual Use this manual to set up your monitor, install software, use the On-Screen Display, and find solutions to common problems. Apple Guide for Mac OS–based computers If you need help or experience a problem while using the Apple Displays Software, open the Guide (h) menu (or Help menu in System 8.0 and later) and choose Macintosh (or Mac OS) Guide or Monitors & Sound Guide.
C H A P T E R 2 Installing and Using the Apple Displays Software This chapter explains how to install the Apple Displays Software on your Mac OS–based computer and provides an overview of the software’s features. If you’re using your monitor with an IBM PC-compatible computer, you cannot install the Apple Displays Software.
Installing the Apple Displays Software on Mac OS–based computers You need system software version 7.5 or later on your computer to use the Apple Displays Software. If you don’t have System 7.5 or later, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, see the service and support information that came with your monitor for information on how to contact Apple. Note: Make sure you use the Installer to install the software. Do not install the software by dragging files.
11 Click Install. The Installer takes a few moments to calculate what needs to be done and then begins to copy files. If other applications are open, a message asks you to quit them. Click Continue to quit the applications and continue with the installation. 12 Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is complete. The Installer checks to make sure you have the system software you need to use the monitor. If anything is missing, a message tells you what you need.
5 Press the Change button next to the Monitor Type field; then select Apple Multiple Scan 720 and click OK. If Apple Multiple Scan 720 is not in the list displayed, the setup information file needs to be installed. Continue with step 6. 6 Insert the Apple Displays Software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, see the service and support information that came with your monitor for information on how to contact Apple. 7 Click the Have Disk button.
Click the Topics button to display and choose a topic from the topic area list. Then select a question in the list and click OK to open detailed instructions. About the Monitors & Sound control panel You use the Monitors & Sound control panel to control basic settings that affect the way your computer displays images and processes sound. Because different computers have different capabilities, Monitors & Sound automatically adjusts itself to the capabilities of the computer and monitor you’re using.
Monitors & Sound buttons at a glance The large buttons across the top of the Monitors & Sound control panel are used to select the options described below. See Monitors & Sound Guide for detailed information. Button Description Use the Monitor button to adjust color depth, resolution, and gamma settings. Use the Sound button to adjust your computer system’s sound.
Using DigitalColor Meter You can use DigitalColor Meter to obtain the RGB (red, green, and blue) values your computer uses to create colors and to magnify the pixels on your screen. To begin working with DigitalColor Meter, follow these steps: 1 Choose DigitalColor Meter from the Apple (K) menu. The DigitalColor Meter window opens. 2 Click the Guide (h) icon in the top-right corner of the window for information on how to use DigitalColor Meter.
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 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. The ColorSync software works automatically in the background.
You can use Energy Saver with any Apple monitor that complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program. (Look for the EPA Energy Star logo on the monitor box.) For more information about power-saving and environmental features, see the Appendix in this book and the document named “TCO 95 Information” on your software CD.
Using Energy Saver with a screen saver Screen savers are applications you can purchase that put moving patterns on your monitor when you’re not using your mouse or keyboard. Screen savers and Energy Saver both help prevent screen “burn-in.” Energy Saver also conserves energy. If you wish, you can use Energy Saver and a screen saver program. Set the screen saver to come on before Energy Saver. If your screen saver program includes its own energy-saving feature, you can turn off Energy Saver.
C H A P T E R 3 Using Manual Controls and the On-Screen Display You can adjust your picture by using the buttons and knobs on the front of your monitor, as well as adjusting the controls in the On-Screen Display. The On-Screen Display lets you fine-tune the picture on your monitor. It can be used with both Mac OS–based computers and IBM PC-compatible computers. In most cases, you won’t need to make any adjustments to your picture. But if you do, follow the instructions in this chapter.
Using manual controls on your monitor You use the buttons and knobs on the front of your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast, and to control the On-Screen Display. ® ¤ On-Screen Display Select/Adjust control On-Screen Display Enter button O Contrast control Brightness control Power button Power indicator The following table describes the function of each control.
Accessing controls in the On-Screen Display To access controls in the On-Screen Display, follow these steps: 1 Press the On-Screen Display Enter button ( ) on the left of the monitor. The On-Screen Display appears. 2 Rotate the On-Screen Display Select/Adjust knob (on the underside of the monitor) to move the selection bar across the icons at the top and bottom of the On-Screen Display window. The icons represent controls that you use to adjust the picture and the On-Screen Display window.
3 To access a control, move the selection bar to highlight the corresponding icon and press the Enter button ( ). These are the control icons and their functions. (A detailed explanation of each control is provided in the next section.) Control 24 Chapter 3 Function Horizontal Position Use this control to adjust the horizontal position of the screen image. Horizontal Size Use this control to adjust the horizontal size (or width) of the screen image.
Adjusting the On-Screen Display controls After you have accessed a control by selecting its icon and pressing the Enter button ( ), the control’s unique menu appears. This section provides information about the controls and how to adjust them. Tip: When you’re finished adjusting a control, you may need to press the Enter button ( ) to exit the control’s menu. Or, if you’re finished with the On-Screen Display, you can wait for the window to disappear on its own.
Video Input Level Change the video input signal level to change the overall brightness and contrast. Turn the Select/Adjust knob to highlight the level you want (.7 V or 1.0 V), then press the Enter button ( ). Color Control This menu lets you set the white point color temperature in three different ways: by selecting from two color temperatures, by adjusting RGB (red, green, and blue) values, and by setting a new color temperature.
Timer: Changes the amount of time the On-Screen Display remains on the screen after you stop making adjustments. Turn the Select/Adjust knob to increase or decrease the number of seconds. Hori. (horizontal position): Changes the horizontal position of the On-Screen Display window on your screen. Turn the Select/Adjust knob to move the window to the left or right. Vert. (vertical position): Changes the vertical position of the On-Screen Display window on your screen.
After you have reset the DDC control, turn the monitor off and on again by pressing the Power Button in the lower right corner on the monitor, then restart your computer. Doing this ensures that the new DDC setting is enabled. Important Exiting the On-Screen Display When you’re finished with the On-Screen Display, you can let the window disappear on its own (by not turning the Select/Adjust knob or pressing the Enter button).
C H A P T E R 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 day or more, make sure you turn off the computer and monitor (if the monitor doesn’t automatically turn off with the computer).
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.
No image appears on the screen, or the screen is dim, and the monitor’s power indicator light is on. m The monitor may have gone to sleep, or a screen saver that darkens your screen may be activated. Move the mouse or press a key to restore the image. m Make sure the brightness (¤) and contrast (O) controls are set correctly. The brightness and contrast controls are located on the underside of the front of the monitor.
Problems with picture quality or placement No colors appear on the screen, or the colors don’t look right. m Check to make sure that the number of colors is set correctly in the Monitors & Sound control panel or in the Control Strip. For more information, see Chapter 2 and the documentation that came with your computer. m If you have already changed the number of colors displayed on the screen, try one of the following: m Quit the application you’re running and start it again.
Problems with changing the resolution After you change the screen resolution, a window is partly 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 application whose window is missing and then open it again. m If the application has a Windows menu, use it to hide the problem window and then show it again.
A P P E N D I X Technical Information Picture tube m 17-inch diagonal flat square CRT, 16.0-inch diagonal viewable image size m Anti-static, anti-glare surface treatment m 0.28 millimeter (mm) dot pitch Input signals m Red, green, and blue signals; separate horizontal and vertical sync Power-saving and environmental features m NUTEK compliant This monitor is equipped with energy-saving features that allow the monitor to conserve energy when the computer is not in use.
m TCO 95 compliant This product has been certified by TCO (the Swedish confederation of Professional Employees) to meet global standard safety tests and have energy-saving features such as automatic power-saving mode and reduced electromagnetic fields. m MPR II compliant This product has reduced electromagnetic and electrostatic emissions. m Energy Star compliant This product complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star criteria for energy-efficient office products.
Active video image area m Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes: Mode Resolution Vertical refresh rate (hertz) Horizontal scan rate (kilohertz) Macintosh 640 x 480 832 x 624 1152 x 870 66.7 75 75 35.0 49.725 68.681 60 31.469 85 60 72 85 60 75 85 60 43.269 37.879 48.077 53.674 48.363 60.023 68.677 63.
Temperature m Operating m Storage m Shipping 50˚ to 104˚ F (10˚ to 40˚ C) 32˚ to 140˚ F (0˚ to 60˚ C) –4˚ to 140˚ F (–40˚ to 60˚ C) Humidity (noncondensing) m Operating 20% to 95% Altitude m Operating m Shipping 38 Appendix 0 to 10,000 feet (ft.) 0 to 3,000 meters (m) 0 to 35,000 ft.
Display cable specifications m 15-pin miniature D-type connector 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Pin Output signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Shell Red video ground Red video Not used ID 1 Green video Green video ground ID 2 Not used Blue video ID 3 V Sync return V Sync Blue video ground H Sync return H Sync Shield ground Technical Information 39
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Contents Communications regulation information v 1 Setting Up 1 Important safety instructions 1 What about electromagnetic emissions? 2 Getting ready to set up 3 Do you need a graphics card? 3 Using more than one monitor 4 Your Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glance 5 Positioning your Apple Multiple Scan Display 6 Connecting the Apple Multiple Scan Display to your computer 7 Turning the Apple Multiple Scan Display on 8 Finding answers 9 Obtaining online support and updated Apple software 9 2 Installing
Specifying colors using the PANTONE® Color Picker 17 Using ColorSync 18 Conserving energy 18 What happens after you turn on the energy-saving feature? 19 Setting up Energy Saver 19 Using Energy Saver with a screen saver 20 3 Using Manual Controls and the On-Screen Display Using manual controls on your monitor 22 Accessing controls in the On-Screen Display 23 Adjusting the On-Screen Display controls 25 Exiting the On-Screen Display 27 4 Tips and Troubleshooting 29 Care and cleaning 29 Protecting your mo
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.
