Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display User's Guide
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Master your display output with this comprehensive user guide for the Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display. This manual provides detailed instructions for optimal setup, including connections, placement recommendations, and professional configuration tips. Learn how to adjust screen resolution, fine-tune contrast and brightness levels, utilize energy-saving features, and troubleshoot common issues efficiently. Essential reading for users seeking full control over their monitor's performance and image quality.
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Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display User’s Guide 15-inch CRT (13.75-inch diagonal viewable image size)
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Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display User’s Guide 15-inch CRT (13.75-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 Multiple Scan 15AV Display at a gla...
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Using the Display Software 15 About the Control Strip 15 Working with the Control Strip 16 Changing screen resolution 17 Other things you can do with the Monitors control panel 19 Conserving energy 20...
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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 ...
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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 15AV Display is a 15-inch color monitor (diagonal viewable image size is 13.75 inches) that supports a variety of resolutions and has a built-in amplifier and stereo...
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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 Multiple Scan 15AV Display: Apple Multiple Scan 15AV Display Sound cabl...
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Your Multiple Scan 15AV Display at a glance Stereo speakers I Power button f Headphone _ Volume control Control panel O Contrast control ¤ Brightness control F Security slot _ Sound input port ™ Monit...
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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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Connecting the monitor’s base The monitor and base are packaged separately. To connect the monitor’s base, follow these steps: Place the monitor on its left side on a table or other firm surface. Plac...
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Positioning the monitor Once your monitor is in place, either on top of your computer or next to it on a desk or table, follow these steps: Place the monitor so that the screen faces the user. To slid...
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Do you need a video card? To use the Multiple Scan 15AV Display, you need compatible video circuitry built into your computer or a compatible video card installed in your computer. If you are unsure w...
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Connecting the monitor to your computer Follow these steps to connect the Multiple Scan 15AV Display to your computer: IMPORTANT Before you connect any cords or cables, make sure that your computer is...
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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 with a recessed end to plug the monitor directly...
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Connecting headphones to your monitor If you wish, you can plug a pair of headphones (or other sound output device) into the Multiple Scan 15AV Display. To plug your headphones into the monitor, follo...
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Note: If the power light is yellow or amber, one of the following may be the cause: The computer isn’t turned on. The monitor’s cable isn’t connected properly to the computer. The video circuitry or v...
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Read the Welcome screen and click OK. The Installer screen appears. 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 correc...
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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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Make the following choices in the control panel: Note: The choices you see in this window may differ from those shown here, depending on your computer, your video capability, and the monitors attached...
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Click OK to return to the main window of the Monitors control panel. Depending on which option you selected in the control panel, the new resolution will be displayed when you close the dialog box or ...
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Conserving energy When you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution. Your Multiple Scan 15AV Display includes features that automatically save energy. You can increase the energy s...
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What happens after you turn on the energy-saving feature When Energy Saver is on, the monitor “goes to sleep” after a specified period of inactivity. The monitor screen looks dark and the monitor is u...
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Using Color Sync Color Sync is Apple’s unique color-matching software that ensures that Apple color printers print the best possible reproduction of the colors that appear on your monitor screen. Colo...
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Click Set Profile. A dialog box appears that enables you to select the name of the monitor you want to use. Click a monitor name to select it. Click Select to return to the main window of the Color Sy...
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To show or hide the Control Strip, click the button labeled Show Control Strip or Hide Control Strip. The change takes effect immediately. Click the close box to close the control panel. Setting a key...
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To change the keyboard command, click “Define hot key.” A box appears. Press the keys you want to use, then click OK. You must include either the x (Command) key or a function key (F1–F15). If you cho...
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To change the font, choose a font from the Font pop-up menu. To change the font size, choose a size from the Size pop-up menu. Click the close box to close the control panel. Chapter
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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 Turn the brightness control to increase or decrease brightness. Adjusting the contrast of the picture Turn the contrast contro...
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Press the Select button until the indicator light for the horizontal center icon goes on. SELECT Adjust the horizontal center of the picture by pressing the Down button to move the center of the pictu...
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Press the Select button until the indicator light for the height icon goes on. SELECT Adjust the height of the picture by pressing the Down button to shorten the picture or the Up button to lengthen t...
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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 the monitor is turned on. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in properly. If the monitor power cord is plugged into a wall outlet, ...
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If the power indicator light is yellow or amber, one of the following may be the cause: The computer isn’t turned on. The monitor’s cable isn’t connected properly to the computer. The video circuitry ...
Manual Details
| Brand | Apple |
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| Pages | 49 |
| File Size | 349.14 KB |
| Published | May 14, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the electrical specifications for this monitor?
The required voltage is 100–240 volts (V) with a frequency of 50/60 hertz (Hz).
How can I fix suspected radio or television interference?
Try turning the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops, or move the computer system location.
What is the process for resetting picture controls?
Controls can be reset to factory settings when adjusting the monitor’s pictures.
How do I perform a manual degaussing procedure?
Turn the power switch off, then turn it on. Full degauss occurs after 20 minutes or more of being turned off.