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Apple Cinema Display manual

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    K Apple Computer , Inc. © 1999 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 th[...]

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    5 Congratulations! 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Setting Up Y our Apple Cinema Display 9 What’s Next 10 At a Glance 11 Installing the Apple Displays Software 11 About Y our Apple Displays Software 11 Adjusting the Display 12 Fi nding Answers 13 T roubleshooting 15 Safety 15 Healthy Use of Y our Computer Equipment 16 General Maintenance 17 Pro[...]

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    Software Display Power adapter and cord Cleaning cloth Shipping cover Manual and service and support materials 4[...]

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    Congratulations! Y our Apple Cinema Display ™ is a 22-inch flat panel monitor that displays superb color and graphics on a screen impressive for its size and clarity . Whether you use it for office presentations, digital video editing in wide screen format, or editing dual page layouts for print publishing, the display ’s sleek and innovative d[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions m Tu rn off the computer before setting up your Apple Cinema Display . Leave the computer plugged into a grounded power outlet. m When lifting or car r ying the display , grasp the edges. Do not lif t the display by the stand or cables. m Don ’t place books or other objects under the display to raise the display heig[...]

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    Warning Y our display is designed to tilt between 10˚ and 30˚ for proper viewing. Be careful not to tilt the display so far forward that it falls. S ettin g U p Y our Apple Cinema Dis play Step 1: Set the display upright and extend the stand. 7 Push or pull here to tilt the display to the desired viewing angle.[...]

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    Step 2: Plug in the display’s power adapter. Plug the display’s power cable into the power adapter. Plug the power adapter cord into a grounded wall outlet or power strip. (Some cords may connect to the power socket in the back of your computer.) Step 3: Plug in the display’s DVI and USB connectors. Plug the DVI connector into the computer he[...]

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    Step 4: Connect a USB keyboard to the display, if desired. Connect your USB keyboard here. Step 5: Press the monitor power button. Both your computer and monitor start up. After a few moments, the Macintosh desktop appears on the screen. If nothing appears or you see other problems, see “T roubleshooting” on page 13 for more information. How Do[...]

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    Power button Brightness buttons USB ports DVI connector Power adapter Security ring Power adapter cord USB connector 10 At a Gl ance[...]

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    About Your Apple Displays Software The Apple Displays Software is a set of files that let you adjust basic picture and color settings. m The Monitors control panel lets you change the way your computer displays images. The Monitors control panel is located in the Control Panels folder in the Apple ( K ) menu. F or help using the Monitors control pa[...]

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    Adjusting the Display Y ou can adjust the monitor ’s brightness by pressing the brightness buttons on the display . Y ou can calibrate the display and adjust additional settings using the Monitors control panel. F or more infor mation about the Monitors control panel, choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Finding Answers When you have questions abo[...]

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    m Make sure the display cables are connected to your computer properly . m Make sure the D VI display cable is connected securely. m Make sure your computer is not in sleep mode. m Make sure the brightness is set properly . The brightness control (marked by ¤ ) is under the right front edge of the display . During installation of the Apple Display[...]

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    The screen image is blurry. m Switch the resolution of the display using the Monitors control panel or the Control Strip. It’s recommended that you choose the 1600 x 1024 resolution for best results. Other resolutions may appear blurr y because they are scaled to fit the monitor screen size. No colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t lo[...]

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    Safety Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord from the computer or electrical outlet. 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. Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) if any of the following conditions exist[...]

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    Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your work area to accommodate your physical size and shape. m An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor . The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region)[...]

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    If you are not sure whether your computer or graphics card has the appropriate built-in video capability , check with an Apple-authorized dealer . Note: If you’re using more than one display , you may need a graphics card for each display you are using. Conserving Energy Y ou can use the Energy Saver control panel to set your monitor to conserve [...]

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    Weight m Display: 25 pounds (11.34 kilograms) m P ower supply : 14 ounces (398 grams) Display Dimensions m Height: 18.9 inches (in.) (479 mm) m W idth: 23.1 in. (588 mm) m Depth (with stand extended from 10˚ to 30˚ viewing angle): 8.27 in. (210 mm) to 12.17 in. (309 mm) Temperature m Operating: 50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C) m Storage (up to 6 m[...]

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    Active Video Image Area The recommended resolution for your monitor is 1600 x 1024 dots per inch. Y ou can choose other standard resolutions that are scaled to fit your monitor ’s screen size. Y ou can use the Monitors control panel to choose standard resolutions for your monitor . The resolutions supported for computer input are shown in the fol[...]

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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 i[...]

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    www .apple.com 034-0876-A Printed in Korea[...]