Apple 850AV User Manual

Setting Up Your Monitor

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 850 consisting of built-in speakers and microphone.

This chapter reviews important safety information and explains how to set up and connect your monitor to your computer. If you purchased a new computer along with your monitor, refer to the setup instructions that came with your computer in addition to the instructions in this manual.

Important safety and cleaning instructions

AV includes an integrated audio system

WARNING

alcohol or acetone. You might damage the screen. For more information about cleaning your monitor, see “Care and Cleani ng” in Chapter 5.

Do not clean your monitor screen with a cleaner that contains

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 to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure

described in “Care and Cleaning” in Chapter 5)

IMPORTANT

The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the monitor’s 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: m Keep your monitor away from sources of liquids, such as washbasins,

bathtubs, shower stalls, beverages, and so on.

m Avoid setting anything on top of the monitor (such as a book or cup). T he

monitor could overheat and be damaged.

m Keep the monitor’s vents free from obstruction. m Protect your monitor from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,

and so on.

m Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your

monitor into a power source.

m Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. m Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.

WARNING

Never remove the cover from the monitor or you may come in contact with hazardous voltage levels capable of causing serious injury and possibly death.

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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 associated with electromagnetic sources such as television sets, electrical wiring, and some household appliances—as well as computer monitors.

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 we can continue to promote the health and safety of our customers and employees.

Setting Up Your MonitorSetting Up Your Monitor

Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850AV Display

AppleVision 850

AV Display

Monitor cable

Sound cable

Ambient light tool

SoftwareUser’s manual

Power cord

VGA adapter

Before you set up your monitor, make sure you have easy access to the following items that came with your AppleVision 850

AV Display:

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Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured.

Power cord

Monitor cable

(includes monitor

connector and

ADB connector)

Sound cable (includes

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connector

and

connector)

Sound output port (Plug in headphones or external speaker adapter here.)

ADB port (for mouse or keyboard)

ADB connector

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Monitor connector

Built-in

microphone

AppleVision

speakers

Control buttons

Brightness controls

Contrast controls

Power button

Power indicator light

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Mute button

Mute indicator light

Volume

controls

Microphone indicator light

Microphone button

Treble controls

Bass controls

Sound input port (Plug in audio CD player, cassette player, or microphone here.)

ADB port (for mouse or keyboard)

Your AppleVision 85 0AV Display at a glance

Setting Up Your Monitor

Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850 Display

AppleVision 850 Display

Ambient light tool

User’s manual

Monitor cable

Software

Power cord

VGA adapter

Before you set up your monitor, make sure you have easy access to the following items that came with your AppleVision 850 Display:

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Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured.

Your AppleVision 850 Display at a glance

Control buttons

Brightness controls

Contrast controls

Power button

Power indicator light

ADB port (for mouse or keyboard)

Power cord

Monitor cable

(includes monitor

connector and

ADB connector)

ADB port (for mouse or keyboard)

ADB connector

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Monitor connector

Setting Up Your Monitor

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 Vertical refresh rate (hertz)

832 x 624 75

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1152 x 870 75

These are preassigned resolutions; your computer may support other resolutions within this range. See the manual that came with your computer or video card to determine which resolutions are supported.

For more information on factory preadjusted settings and other technical information about your monitor, see Appendix B, “Technical Information.”

To use your monitor, you need compatible video circuitry built into your computer or a compatible video card installed in your computer.

Note: The Apple 8•24, Apple 8•24

GC, and most NuBus

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video cards are not compatible with your monitor. In addition, some third-party PCI cards are not fully compatible with your monitor.

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 the expansion slots inside your computer, see the manual that came with your computer or video card.

Windows-based computers

Your monitor works with most Windows-based computers equipped with VGA (Video Graphics Array) or greater capability. You may need to install a video card to use the monitor with your computer. For more information, see the manuals that came with your computer.

If you don’t use a preassigned resolution, you’ll need to adjust screen geometry to match the new resolution. For more information, see “Adjusting Screen Geometry” in Chapter 4.

Choosing a go od loc ation for your monitor

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 monitor’s weight—

approximately 67 pounds (30 kilograms) for the AppleVision 850 Display and approximately 77 pounds (35 kilograms) for the AppleVision 850 Display.

m Make sure that the power cord and monitor cable will easily reach from the

back of the monitor to your computer and wall outlet.

m The monitor cable should be unobstructed when you swivel and tilt the

monitor, so allow at least 7 inches (17.5 cm) of clearance in the back. If you don’t allow enough clearance, the monitor connector might be damaged whe n the cable hits an obstruction.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Posi tioning the mon itor

Thighs horizontal

Shoulders relaxed

Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare

Forearms and hands

in a straight line

Forearms level

or tilted up slightly

Lower back supported

Feet flat on the floor

Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your monitor by placing something under it or by raising your work surface.)

Clearance under work surface

45–70 cm (18–28 in.)

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 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 between 18 and 28 inches (45 to 70 cm) away. Take occasional breaks when using your computer to focus your eyes on a distant object.

For your greatest comfort, use the following illustration to help you in positioning your monitor.

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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, i n 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 information about onscreen controls for adjusting screen image and color for Windows-based computers.

Connecting the monitor to your computer

Follow these steps to connect your AppleVision 850 or 850AV to your computer. Note: Although the AppleVision 850

AV is shown in the illustrations, setup is

the same for the AppleVision 850, unless noted.

IMPORTANT

Before you connect any cords or cables, make sure your computer

is turn ed off.

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 because the outlet is not grounded, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the pur pose of the grounding plug!

Setting Up Your Monitor

Connecting the power cord

ADB connector

Monitor cable

Monitor connector

AppleVision 850

AV Display

1Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power cord receptacle on the back of

the monitor.

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 cabl e to a Mac OS–based computer

Connecting to a standard monitor port

To realize the full capability of your monitor, you must connect it to the video and ADB ports on your computer. The monitor cable is a split cable with two connectors, one for video and one for the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB).

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1Plug the monitor connector on the monitor cable into the monitor port (marked by

on the back of your computer.

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)

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 por t. For more information about installing video cards, see the manual that came with your computer or video card.

2 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection.

You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews. Do not overtighten the thumbscrews; you might strip the threads.

3Plug the ADB connector on the monitor cable into an ADB port (marked by

back of your computer.

) on the

Make sure the ADB connector is attached firmly.

IMPORTANT

The ADB connector is not optional; it’s needed for your Mac OS–based computer to work correctly with your monitor. If not connected properly, extended resolutions and AppleVision software controls will not be available.

If you have only one ADB port on the back of your computer and you’re already using it for your keyboard and mouse, unplug the keyboard and mouse and connect them directly to your AppleVision monitor. For more information, see “Connecting a Mac OS–Based Computer Keyboard and Mouse to Your Monitor” later in this chapter.

WARNING

Make sure you don’t plug the ADB connector into an S-video port (marked by æ or Æ) by mistake. Th e ports are the same size, and it’s easy to mistake one for the other. It may cause electrical damage to your computer or monitor.

IMPORTANT

When connecting ADB cables, be sure to align the symbol V on the conn ector with the same symbol on the port. If you force a connector the wrong way, you will damage it.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Connecting the monitor cable to various video connectors

Monitor connector

Monitor cable ADB connector

Adapter (converts 45-pin port to 15-pin port)

45-pin high-density port

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.

Other video connectors, such as PowerBook adapters, can also connect to your monitor port with special adapters. For more information, see the manual that came with your computer.

Note: If your Mac OS–based computer came with a VGA adapter for connecting monitors, use it instead of the one shipped with your AppleVision monitor.

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Connecting the monitor cable to a Windows-based computer

VGA adapter

Monitor port on Windows-based computer

Monitor connector

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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

cable.

2 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection.

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) on the monitor

You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews. Do not overtighten the thumbscrews; you might strip the threads.

3Connect the VGA adapter end of the monitor cable to the monitor port on the back of

your computer.

If you installed a video card in your computer, connect the monitor cable (with the VGA adapter attached to it) to the video card’s port. For more information about installing video cards, see the manual that came with your computer or video card.

4 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection. 5Leave the ADB connector on the monitor cable unplugged.

The ADB connector is for Mac OS–based computers only. Use the clip on the monitor cable to move the connector out of the way.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Connecting a Mac OS–based computer keyboard and mouse to you r 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 b e 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

byV) on the back of your computer.

IMPORTANT

For more information, see “Connecting the Monitor Cable to a Mac OS–Based Computer” earlier in this chapter.

2If necessary, unplug the keyboard or mouse cable from the ADB connector on the back

of your computer.

3 Decide how you want to connect the keyboard and mouse.

For example, you can connect your mouse cable to your keyboard and then connect the keyboard to one of the ADB ports (marked by V) on either side of the monitor stand. Or, if you prefer, you can plug your keyboard and mouse cables into the ADB ports (marked by V) on either side of the monitor stand.

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4Connect your keyboard and mouse cables to the monitor’s ADB ports (marked by

according to your preference.

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Connecting sound equipment to your App leVision 850AV Display

≈

Connector

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 850 the AppleVision 850 Display.)

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1Plug the connector (marked by

your computer.

≈

) on the sound cable into the sound input port on

For Mac OS–based computers, the port (marked by ≈) is on the back of the computer. For Windows-based computers, the connector (marked by ≈) fits most standard microphone jacks. The sound input port on a Windows-based computer may be located on a sound or multimedia card.

On some Windows-based computers, the connector (marked by ≈) on the sound cable should only be plugged into the line level input port of your sound card. See the documentation that came with your sound card to determine where the appropriate line level input port is located.

2Plug the connector (marked by -) on the sound cable into the sound output port on

your computer.

For Mac OS–based computers, the port (marked by -) is on the back of the computer. For Windows-based computers, the connector (marked by _) fits most standard speaker jacks. T h e sound output por t on a Windows-based computer may be located on a sound or multimedia card.

Setting Up Your Monitor

Connecting external sound equipment

Extended miniplugStereo miniplug

The AppleVision 850AV Display has two sound ports you can use to connect external sound equipment. The por t 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. This connector is the type used on headphones for most CD and cassette players.

The monitor’s sound input por t (marked by ≈) accepts both the stereo miniplug connector and an extended version of the miniplug. Th e extended miniplug is slightly longer and is found on voice-quality microphones such as the Apple PlainTalk Microphone.

If your equipment has a different type of connector, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

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Connecting sound input equipment

To record sound, you can use the built-in microphone on your AppleVision

AV Display, or you can connect external sound input equipment (such as

850 an audio CD player, cassette player, or external microphone) to the monitor.

To connect sound input equipment:

1Make sure the connector (marked by

input port on your computer.

≈

) on the sound cable is plugged into the sound

For most computers, the port (marked by ≈ on Mac OS–based computers) is on the back of the computer.

2Plug the sound input equipment into the sound input port (marked by

of the monitor.

≈

) on the left side

Note: To use sound input equipment (such as an audio CD player, cassette player, or external microphone), you must select the correct sound input source. For Mac OS–based computers, use the Monitors & Sound control panel. For Windows-based computers, press and release the microphone button on the front panel of the monitor to switch between the built-in microphone and the monitor’s sound input port, or see the manual that came with your computer.

Connecting sound output equipment

If you wish, you can plug a pair of headphones (or other sound output equipment) into the AppleVision 850

To plug headphones into the monitor, follow these steps:

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1Make sure the connector (marked by

output port on your computer.

) on the sound cable is plugged into the sound

For most computers, the port (marked by - on Mac OS–based computers) is on the back of the computer.

2Plug the headphones into the sound output port (marked by

the monitor.

) on the right side of

Setting Up Your Monitor

Using mor e than one monitor

AppleVision

850

AV Display

AppleVision 850 Display

Shielded connector

cable (Apple part

number 590-0448)

Monitor cable

(includes monitor

connector and

ADB connector)

Monitor cable (includes monitor connector and ADB connector)

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.

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IMPORTANT

Make sure you use an Apple shielded connector cable. Most thirdparty ADB splitter cables are not shielded and will not work properly with your AppleVision monitor. (You may experience more radio interference with an unshielded connector cable.)

Turning the monitor on

Power indicator light

Power button

AppleVision 850

AV Display

To tur n on the monitor for the first time:

1Plug in the computer’s power cord. 2Press the power button on the monitor.

If you plug your monitor directly into your computer, no power indicator light goes on until you start up your computer. If you plug your monitor into a wall outlet, the monitor’s amber power indicator light goes on. When you start up your computer, the indicator light turns green.

3 Start up your computer and wait a few seconds.

The green power indicator light goes on. If the power indicator light does not go on, press the monitor’s power button again. If this doesn’t work, make sure you’ve conn ected the monitor cable and power cord properly. (See “Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer” earlier in this chapter.) Also, make sure your computer is turned on a nd no en ergy-saving or screen-saving features are active. The power indicator light on the monitor is amber when an energy-saving program is on.

Setting Up Your Monitor

For Mac OS–based computers, you must first install the AppleVision software that came with your monitor before adjusting the screen with the front panel buttons and using other monitor features. For more information on AppleVision software i nstallation and Energy Saver, see Chapter 2, “Installing and Using AppleVision Software.”

WARNING

Before making any screen or sound adjustments, install the AppleVision software on your Mac OS–based computer. Using software other than the new AppleVision software that came with your monitor could damage your monitor.

Using th e moni to r with Windows-based computers

In most cases, once you turn on the monitor, you will not have to make any adjustments to the screen image. If n ecessary, you can adjust or fine-tune the image to suit your personal preference. For more information about adjusting the screen image, see Chapter 4, “Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers.”

To change resolutions on your monitor, see the ma nuals that came with your operating software or video card.

Note: The AppleVision Software CD-ROM disc includes AppleVision setup information for Windows 95 users. See Chapter 4, “Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers,” for installation instructions.

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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 AppleVision software for Mac OS–based computers, install AppleVision setup information and use onscreen controls for Windows-based computers, and find solutions to common problems.

Apple Guide for Mac OS–based computers

If you need help or experience a problem while using the

AppleVision software, open the Guide ( Macintosh (or Mac OS) Guide or Monitors & Sound Guide. The Guide menu is the main source for information about the AppleVision software and your Mac OS–based computer. See Chapter 2 for more information.

AppleVision software instructions for System 7.1 users

If you’re using System 7.1, Apple Guide isn’t available. Instead, open the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file using Adobe Acrobat Reader to view AppleVision software instructions. See Chapter 2 for more information.

) menu and choose

Obtaining online support and updated Apple software

Apple technical support information and software updates are available from many online services. You can get troubleshooting and other important information by using these services. You can also get the latest versions of Apple software, including most printer drivers, system enablers, a nd updates to utilities and networking and communications software.

Support information and Apple software updates are available via Apple’s World Wide Web sites:

m http://www.info.apple.com m http://www.support.apple.com

Setting Up Your Monitor

What to do next

Mac OS–based computers

Go to the next chapter for information about installing and using AppleVision software.

Windows-based computers

Go to Chapter 4, “Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers,” for information on installing AppleVision setup information and using the control buttons to open onscreen menus for screen image and sound adjustments.

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Installing and Using AppleVision Software

This chapter explains how to install AppleVision software on your Mac OS–based computer and provides an overview of software features. If you’ re using the monitor with a Windows-based computer, see Chapter 4, “Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers.”

Installing App leVision softw are

To install AppleVision software on a Mac OS–based computer, follow these steps:

1Make sure you have System 7.1 or later installed.

You need a Mac OS–based computer running System 7.1 or later to use the software. If you don’t have System 7.1 or later, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.

Note: You must connect your monitor to a computer with a 68040 processor

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or PowerPC upgraded to a 68040 processor from earlier processors, such as a 68030 processor.

. The monitor does not work with computers that have been

2 Insert the

The CD icon appears on the desktop. Note: If you don’t have a CD-ROM disc drive, you can order a set of floppy

disks of the AppleVision software. See the service and support information that came with your monitor for more i nformation.

AppleVision Software

CD-ROM disc into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

3Double-click the CD icon to see what’s on the CD-ROM disc.

The AppleVision Software CD window opens.

4Double-click the folder that contains your language preference.

For example, if you’d like to install AppleVision software in English, double-click the English folder.

5Double-click the AppleVision Software folder. 6Double-click the AppleVision Read Me file and read the document.

The AppleVision Read Me file contains important information about the applications included with your AppleVision software. It also provides a list of installed software for your reference.

7Choose Quit from the File menu when you’re finished reading. 8Double-click the AppleVision Installer icon to start the Installer program.

A welcome screen appears.

9Click Continue.

The software license agreement dialog box appears.

Note: Be sure you’re acting within the terms of the software license agreement before you agree to install this software on your computer. The license agreement specifies how many copies of the program you can make for yourself and others.

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10 Click Agree once you’ve read and agreed to the terms in the document.

Destination disk

11 Make sure the destination disk named is the startup disk of your computer. If it isn’t,

12 Select Easy Install; then, click Install.

The Install AppleVision Software dialog box appears. The software version number shown on your screen might be different from the one illustrated here.

click Switch Disk until you see the right name.

The Installer takes a few minutes to calculate what needs to be done and then begins to copy files. If you are running other applications, a message appears telling you to quit any open applications. Click Continue to quit the applications and continue with the installation.

Note: Make sure you use the Installer to install the software. Do not install the software by dragging files.

13 Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is complete.

IMPORTANT

The Installer checks to make sure you have the system software you need to use the monitor. If you’re missing anything, a message tells you what you need. You won’t be able to install the software until you correct the problem. If a dialog box says you don’t have the correct system software, you can purchase a new version from an Apple-authorized dealer.

After the installation, the Installer tells you to restart your computer.

14 Click Restart.

The software is now installed and the monitor is ready for use.

Installing and Using AppleVision Software

IMPORTANT

If you reinstall system software on your computer, you must

reinstall the AppleVision software. Note: If you press a control button under the screen on the left front of your

monitor and do not see the Monitors & Sound control panel, you probably haven’t set up your AppleVision monitor correctly. Make sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is connected directly to your computer’s ADB port. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up Your Monitor,” for more information.

Learning about AppleVision software with System 7.5 or later

This section explains how to open Monitors & Sound Guide for information about using AppleVision software with your monitor. If you’re using System 7.1, see the next section, “Learning About AppleVision Software With Sys tem 7.1.”

The Monitors & Sound Guide is your main source of information about AppleVision software. The Guide menu is identified by a question mark (

in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Open Monitors & Sound Guide when the Monitors & Sound control panel is active to get onscreen help on AppleVision software.

To open Monitors & Sound Guide, make sure your Monitors & Sound control panel is active. Th en, click the Guide (h) icon on the top right corner of the control panel to open Monitors & Sound Guide or choose Monitors & Sound Guide i n the Guide ( h) menu at the top of your screen.

Macintosh (or Mac OS) Guide also contains the same information about the AppleVision software as well as other information about using your computer. Macintosh Guide is available while you’re in the Finder.

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Monitors & Sound Guide provides onscreen help on how to use AppleVision software.

Monitors & Sound Guide provides information about the following topics: sound, monitors (AppleVision extras), monitors (standard settings), and troubleshooting. Click the Topics button to open these topic areas and choose a topic. Then, select a question in the list and click OK to open detailed instructions.

Tips for using Monitor s & Sound Guide

When you can’t find the information you need

m In searching for help topics, use all three buttons at the top of Guide’s

initial window: Topics, Index, and Look For.

m If you’re in a series of steps and want to return to the list of help topics,

click the button marked Topics in the Guide window.

When you can’t see what’s behind the Guide window

Guide windows stay in front of other windows on the screen so that your instructions are never covered.

m Drag a Guide window by its title bar to move it out of the way. m Click the zoom box once to shrink a Guide window. (To expand the

window, click the zoom box a second time.)

Installing and Using AppleVision Software

Topics button

When you need more information about an instruction or term

m Click the “Huh?” button if it is available. m If an unfamiliar word is underlined, click it to get a definition.

Title bar

Zoom box

“Huh?” button

Navigation buttons

Learning about AppleVision software with System 7.1

Because Monitors & Sound Guide is not available to System 7.1 users, AppleVision software i nstructions are provided onscreen i n a pdf file format. To view th e i n s t r uctions, you must first install Adobe (included on the AppleVision Software CD-ROM disc).

To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow these steps:

1Insert the 2If necessary, double-click the CD icon to open the AppleVision Software CD window. 3Double-click the folder that contains your language preference. 4Double-click the Acrobat Reader folder. 5Double-click the ACROREAD.MAC icon to start the Installer program. 6Click Continue in the first dialog box. 7After you’ve read and agreed to the terms and conditions of the license agreement,

click Continue.

AppleVision Software

CD-ROM disc into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

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Acrobat™Reader

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