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Apple
Multiple Scan 20 Display
User’s Guide
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K 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
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Contents Communications regulation information vi 1Setting Up 1 Important safety instructions 1 What about electromagnetic emissions? 2 Getting ready to set up 3 Your Apple Multiple Scan 20 Display at a 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 Turni
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2Using 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 ColorSync 18 Configuring the Control Strip 20 Showing and hiding the Control Strip 20 Setting a keyboard command to show and hide the C
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4Tips andTroubleshooting 33 Care and cleaning 33 Protecting your monitor from theft 34 Troubleshooting 34 Appendix A Notes for IBM PC-Compatible Users 41 Appendix B Technical Information 45 Contents v
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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 instruc
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1 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 follow
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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: 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 obs
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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 monitors 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
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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 Chapter 1
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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: m Be sure that the desk or table can support the monitor’s 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. m Make sure that the power cord and monitor cable will reach from the back of the monitor to your computer. m The monitor c
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To position the monitor on a table or desk, follow these steps: 1Place the monitor so that the screen faces the user. 2To 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 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
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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-authorize
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Connecting the monitor to 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,
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3Connect the monitor cable to the monitor port (marked with ™) on the back of your computer. Monitor port icon 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 or video card. Note: If you’re 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 cam
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1Unplug the keyboard cable from the ADB port (marked by V) on the back of the computer. 2Plug the unattached end of the keyboard cable into the ADB port (marked by V) 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. 3Attach one end of an extended ADB cable to the ADB port (marked by V) on the back of the monitor stand. 4Attach the other
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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 this monitor, install the Macintosh software. Installing the display software Note: Be sure you’re ac
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4 Read the Welcome screen and click OK. The Installer screen appears. 5Make 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. 6Click the Install button. The Installer takes a few moments to calculate what needs to be done and then begins to copy files. 7When the installation is complete, follow the instructions on the screen. After the installation, the Installer tells you to restart your computer
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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 monito
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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. To see which number goes with which mon
