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1 Setting Up Your Monitor
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The AppleVision 850 and AppleVision 850AV are two-page, Trinitron color
monitors with a diagonal viewable image size of 19.0 inches. Both monitors
support a variety of resolutions and feature advanced controls for accurate
color rendering. The monitors work with Mac OS–based and Windows-based
computers. The AppleVision 850AV includes an integrated audio system
consisting of built-in speakers and microphone.
This chapter reviews important safety information and explain
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For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Disconnect the monitor’s power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exists: m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged m you spill something into the case m your monitor is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture m your monitor has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged m you suspect that your monitor needs service or repair m you want
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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? 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 assoc
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Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850AV Display Before you set up your monitor, make sure you have easy access to the following items that came with your AppleVision 850AV Display: AppleVision 850AV Display Monitor cable Sound cable Ambient light tool Power cord VGA adapter User’s manual Software Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured. 4 Chapter 1 ® O ¤ Z
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Z ® O ¤ Your AppleVision 850AV Display at a glance O Contrast controls Built-in microphone ¤ Brightness controls Power indicator light ® Power button V ADB port (for mouse or keyboard) Control buttons - Sound output port (Plug in headphones or external speaker AppleVision adapter here.) speakers Mute Bass controls indicator light — Mute button - Volume Treble controls Z Microphone button Microphone indicator light controls Monitor cable X Sound input port (includes monitor (Plug in aud
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Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850 Display Before you set up your monitor, make sure you have easy access to the following items that came with your AppleVision 850 Display: AppleVision 850 Display Monitor cable Ambient light tool Power cord VGA adapter User’s manual Software Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured. 6 Chapter 1 ® O ¤
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¤ ® O Your AppleVision 850 Display at a glance Power indicator light Control buttons ® Power button O Contrast controls ¤ Brightness controls V ADB port (for mouse or keyboard) Setting Up Your Monitor 7 V ADB port (for mouse or keyboard) Monitor cable (includes monitor connector and ADB connector) Power cord V ADB connector ™ Monitor connector
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Do you need to install a video card? The monitor is preadjusted and supports the following scan ranges: m horizontal scan rate of 30–94 kilohertz m vertical refresh rate of 48–120 hertz In addition, the monitor works at the following VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard modes: Resolution Vertical refresh rate (hertz) 640 x 480 60-85 800 x 600 56-85 1024 x 768 60-85 1280 x 1024 75-85 1600 x 1200 75 The monitor also works at the following Macintosh standard modes: Resolution Ver
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Mac OS–based computers If you are not sure whether your computer has 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 your monitor, you need to purchase a video card. (Video cards for Mac OS–based computers 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 t
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Positioning the monitor IMPORTANT When you unpack or move the monitor, don’t set the monitor down at an angle; you might damage the monitor stand. Once your monitor is in place on a desk or table, follow these steps: 1Place the monitor so the screen faces the user. 2 To slide the monitor, lift the front up slightly and push or pull in the direction you want. 3Adjust 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 w
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Note: After you set up and configure the monitor, adjust the image and colors on the screen to match your environment. For example, in a bright room, contrast is usually best set at maximum; in a dim room, lower contrast is usually more comfortable. See Chapter 2, “Installing and Using AppleVision Software,” for more information about making screen and color adjustments using AppleVision software for Mac OS–based computers. See Chapter 4, “Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers,” for in
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Connecting the power cord 1Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power cord receptacle on the back of the monitor. AppleVision 850AV Display 2Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet or power strip. Note: You may have a power jumper cord instead of a power wall cord. In this case, plug the power jumper cord into the power socket on the back of your computer. Connecting the monitor cable to a Mac OS–based computer Connecting to a standard monitor port To realize the f
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1Plug the monitor connector on the monitor cable into the monitor port (marked by ™) on the back of your computer. If your computer has more than one monitor port, see the manual that came with your computer for information on choosing the correct port. If you installed a video card in your computer, connect the monitor connector on 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. 2 Tighten
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Connecting the monitor cable to various video connectors To connect the monitor to a high-density port (45-pin port) instead of a standard monitor port (15-pin port), you need to use an adapter. This adapter is usually provided with your computer. If you don’t have one, you can purchase an adapter (Apple part number 590-0337) from an Apple-authorized dealer. 45-pin high-density port Monitor connector Adapter (converts 45-pin port to 15-pin port) Monitor cable ADB connector Other video connecto
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Connecting the monitor cable to a Windows-based computer Although the monitor cable is a split cable with two connectors, you will use only the monitor connector with your computer. 1Connect the VGA adapter to the monitor connector (marked by ™) on the monitor cable. Monitor port on Windows-based computer VGA adapter ∆ Monitor connector 2 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection. You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews. Do not overtighten the thumbscr
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Connecting a Mac OS–based computer keyboard and mouse to your monitor If you wish, you can plug your keyboard and mouse directly into the monitor, rather than into the back of your computer. There is one ADB port on each side of the monitor for your keyboard and mouse (or any other ADB device). IMPORTANT Always be sure your computer is shut down before you plug in or disconnect ADB cables. 1Make sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is plugged into an ADB port (marked by V) on the back of
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Connecting sound equipment to your AppleVision 850AV Display Connecting the sound cable The sound cable on your monitor is a split cable with two connectors, one for sound input (such as a microphone or audio CD) and one for sound output (such as a speaker). Plug these connectors into your computer to use the built-in microphone and speakers on your AppleVision 850AV Display. (This feature is not available on the AppleVision 850 Display.) 1Plug the connector (marked by ≈) on the sound cable into
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Connecting external sound equipment The AppleVision 850AV Display has two sound ports you can use to connect external sound equipment. The port on the left side of the monitor is for connecting sound input equipment (such as an audio CD player, cassette player, or microphone). The port on the right side of the monitor is for connecting sound output equipment (such as headphones or external speakers). The monitor’s sound output port (marked by f) accepts a connector known as a stereo miniplug. T
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Connecting sound input equipment To record sound, you can use the built-in microphone on your AppleVision 850AV Display, or you can connect external sound input equipment (such as an audio CD player, cassette player, or external microphone) to the monitor. To connect sound input equipment: 1Make sure the connector (marked by ≈) on the sound cable is plugged into the sound input port on your computer. For most computers, the port (marked by ≈ on Mac OS–based computers) is on the back of the compu
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Using more than one monitor If your computer has expansion slots, you can use your monitor 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 manual that came with your computer for more information. If your Mac OS–based computer has one ADB port, you can still connect two AppleVision monitors. You’ll need a special cable to split the ADB connector cable into two parts. AppleVision 850AV Display AppleVisio
