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Multiple Scan
1705 Display
User’s Guide
17-inch CRT (15.8-inch viewable image size)
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Contents Communications regulation information vi 1 Setting Up 1 Important safety instructions 1 What about electromagnetic emissions? 3 Getting ready to set up 4 Your Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glance 5 Choosing a good location for your display 6 Positioning the display 6 Do you need a video card? 7 Using more than one display 8 Connecting the display to your computer 8 Turning the display on 10 Installing the display software
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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 ColorSync 18 Configuring the Control Strip 20 Showing and hiding the Control Strip 20 Setting a keyboard command to show and hide the
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Appendix A Technical Information 37 Appendix B Setting Up for IBM PC-Compatible Users 41 Important safety instructions 41 Compatibility 43 Getting ready to set up 44 Choosing a good location for your display 45 Positioning the display 45 Connecting the display to your IBM PC-compatible computer 46 Connecting the power cord 47 Connecting the display cable 48 Turning the display on 50 Using the display 50 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 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. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with A
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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. Observation des normes—Classe B Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur : “Appareils
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1 Setting Up The instructions in this chapter discuss important safety information, setting up and connecting the Apple Multiple Scan Display to your Macintosh computer, and installing the display software on your computer. Note: If you are using the display with an IBM PC-compatible computer, see Appendix B.. Important safety instructions WARNING Do not clean your display screen with a cleaner that contains alcohol or acetone. You might damage the screen. For more information about cleaning y
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m your display has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged m you suspect that your display needs service or repair m you want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described in “Care and Cleaning” in Chapter 4) 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 display when you need to. Be sure that you always: m Keep your display away from sou
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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 associated with electromagnetic sources such as television sets, electrical wiring, and some household appliances—as well as computer displays. Apple has reviewed scientific reports and sought the counsel of government regulatory agencies and respected health organiz
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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 Display. Apple Multiple
Scan Display Display cable Software Power cord User’s guide Note: Your power cord may appear different from the one pictured here. In addition, the adapter that shipped with your display is useful only for IBM PC-compatible computers (the adapter is not pictured here). 4 Chapter 1
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Your Apple Multiple Scan Display at a glance I Power button O Contrast control Control panel Û Brightness control Power cord
receptacle Display cable
(attached) Setting Up 5
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Choosing a good location for your display Here are some key factors to consider when determining where to place your display: m Be sure that the desk or table can support the display’s weight— approximately 45.2 pounds (20.5 kg). m Make sure that the power cord will reach an available AC outlet. m Make sure that the display cable will reach from the back of the display to your computer. The display cable should be unobstructed when you swivel and tilt the display, so allow at least 6 inches (15
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For your greatest comfort, use the following illustration to help you in positioning your display. 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
Forearms and hands
display by placing something
in a straight line under it or by raising your
work surface.) Forearms level
or tilted up slightly Screen positioned to avoid
reflected glare Lower back supported Clearance under work surface Thighs horizontal
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Using more than one display If your computer has expansion slots, you can use your Apple Multiple Scan Display with one or more additional displays connected to your computer. You may need a video card for each additional display you are using. See the manuals that came with your computer for information on working with additional displays Connecting the display to your computer Follow these steps to connect the display to your Macintosh computer: IMPORTANT Before you connect any cords or cable
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2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded 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 display directly into the computer. You can get this cord from an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. 3 Connect the display cable to the display port on the back of the display 4 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection. You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by t
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5 Connect the other end of the display cable to the display port (marked with ª) on the back of the computer. Display port icon Display cable If you installed a video card in your computer, connect the display 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. Turning the display on To turn on the display for the first time: 1 Press the Power button on the front
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Installing the display software Note: Be sure you’re 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 7.1 or later. To install the display software, follow these steps: 1 Insert the Apple Multiple Scan Software for Macintosh disk into a floppy disk drive. The disk’s icon app
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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. 7 When the installation is complete, follow the instructions on the screen. After the installation, the Installer tells you to restart your compu
