Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display User’s Guide
Summary
Enhance your workspace with this high-quality Apple 15-inch Multiple Scan monitor. This resource guide provides comprehensive instructions for setup, covering everything from physical installation to advanced software utilization. Users will learn how to optimize display functionality by adjusting screen resolutions, utilizing the Control Strip, customizing color settings via ColorSync, and fine-tuning picture parameters like brightness and contrast. Ideal for professionals maintaining a reliable and visually perfect computing environment.
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Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display User’s Guide 15-inch CRT (13.3-inch diagonal viewable image size)
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Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display User’s Guide 15-inch CRT (13.3-inch diagonal viewable image size)
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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...
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Contents Communications regulation information v Setting Up 1 Important safety instructions 1 What about electromagnetic emissions? 2 Getting ready to set up 3 Your Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display at a...
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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...
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Communications regulation information 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...
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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 standar...
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Setting Up The Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display is a color monitor with a diagonal viewable image size of 13.3 inches that supports a variety of resolutions and has a built-in amplifier and stereo speak...
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Be sure that you always do the following: Keep your monitor away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. Don’t remove the cover of the monitor. Don’t set anyt...
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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 Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display: Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display Monitor ...
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Your Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display at a glance f Headphone jack I Power button O Contrast control Control panel ¤ Brightness control Stereo speakers Security slot ™ Video port ≤ Power cord receptacle...
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Choosing a good location for your monitor Here are some key factors to consider when determining where to place your monitor: Be sure that the desk or table can support the monitor’s weight— approxima...
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Slide the base forward to lock it in place. Push the base forward about 1/4 inch toward the front of the monitor to seat it. A release latch on the monitor bottom will click to fasten the base in plac...
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For your greatest comfort, use the following illustration to help you in positioning your monitor. 45–70 cm (18–28 in.) Shoulders relaxed Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need...
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Using more than one monitor If your computer has Nu Bus expansion slots, you can use the Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display with one or more additional monitors connected to your computer. You may need a ...
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Plug the other end of the power cord into an 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...
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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 vi...
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The green power indicator light goes on. If the green light does not go on, press the power switch again. If this doesn’t work, make sure you’ve connected the monitor to your computer properly (see “C...
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Double-click the Installer icon to start the Installer program. After a moment, the Installer opens and you see the Welcome screen. Read the Welcome screen and click OK. The Installer screen appears. ...
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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 moni...
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You can change the following settings with the Control Strip modules: Monitor Resolution lets you change the resolution of the screen. Monitor Bit Depth lets you change the number of colors on your sc...
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Changing screen resolution You can change the resolution of your monitor to zoom in for detail work or to zoom out and see a whole page or more at a time. To change screen resolution with the Control ...
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Click the Options button to see what resolutions you can choose. Click a resolution to select it. The choices you see in this window depend on your computer, video capability, and the monitors that ar...
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Conserving energy Use the Energy Saver control panel to tell the monitor whether to conserve energy after a specified period of inactivity. You can use the control panel if you have an Apple monitor a...
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To “wake up” the monitor, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. Your computer beeps while the monitor is waking up. The process takes about 20 seconds, and you can begin work as soon as the...
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The Color Sync software works automatically in the background. When you install the monitor software, your computer is automatically set to use Color Sync with your monitor. If you use more than one c...
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Click Select to return to the main window of the Color Sync control panel. Close the Color Sync control panel by clicking the close box in the upper-left corner. Configuring the Control Strip With the...
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Setting a keyboard command to show and hide the Control Strip To set a keyboard command to show and hide the Control Strip, follow these steps: Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. Double-cl...
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Changing the font in Control Strip menus When you press a Control Strip control, you see a menu you can use to make changes. You can change the font and size of items in the menu. Follow these steps: ...
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Adjusting the Picture In most cases, you won’t need to make any adjustments to the picture. However, you can fine-tune the screen display to suit your preferences using the controls on the front of th...
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Making adjustments to the picture Adjusting the brightness of the picture Use this control Follow this step Move the brightness control to increase or decrease brightness. Adjusting the contrast of th...
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Adjusting the size of the picture Use these controls Follow these steps Press the Select button on the monitor until the indicator light for the width icon goes on. Adjust the width of the picture. Pr...
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Resetting controls to the factory settings The picture controls for your monitor are set at the factory. You can fine-tune the picture and make adjustments if necessary. The monitor will use your adju...
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Tips and Troubleshooting This chapter includes information on the care and cleaning of your monitor, protecting your monitor from theft, and troubleshooting. Care and cleaning Do not block the monitor...
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To clean the screen of the monitor: Turn your computer and monitor off. Disconnect the monitor’s power plug from the back of the monitor. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) Use a mild, non-abrasive cleane...
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The monitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come on. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly. If the monitor power cord is plugged into a wall outlet, make sure the cord is firmly plugged...
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If the power indicator light is yellow, check that your monitor cable is properly connected to the computer. If the cable is properly connected and the yellow light is on, you may need to install a vi...
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If you are using a video card that has a very low refresh rate (below 60 hertz), the monitor may flicker. You may be able to change the refresh rate for the card. See the manual that came with your vi...
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After many hours of use, the screen image appears dim. Increase the brightness of the picture to your preference. See “Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture” in Chapter 3. Over time, you experience ...
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After you change the screen resolution, a window is stuck, halfway off the screen, or missing; or you can’t see the whole screen. Try one of the following: If you changed the resolution in the control...
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The monitor does not go to sleep. Some monitors, computers, and video cards do not support the Energy Saver feature. See the documentation that came with your monitor and video card for more informati...
Manual Details
| Brand | Apple |
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| Pages | 45 |
| File Size | 399.56 KB |
| Published | May 14, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my monitor causes radio or TV interference?
Try moving the computer to one side of the television or radio, or turn the antenna until the interference stops.
How can I return all picture controls and settings to default?
You can reset all adjustment controls by following the specified instructions for resetting the controls to factory settings.
What is the required electrical input voltage for this display?
The unit requires 100–240 volts (V) and operates at a frequency of 50/60 hertz (Hz).
How do I adjust the dimensions of the picture displayed on screen?
You can access horizontal and vertical sizing adjustments using the Select button to perform shifts in size.