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:

mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

myou spill something into the case

myour monitor is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

myour monitor has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged

myou suspect that your monitor needs service or repair

myou 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:

mKeep your monitor away from sources of liquids, such as washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, beverages, and so on.

mAvoid setting anything on top of the monitor (such as a book or cup). The monitor could overheat and be damaged.

mKeep the monitor???s vents free from obstruction.

mProtect your monitor from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.

mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your monitor into a power source.

mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.

mFollow 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.

Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850AV Display

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

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Monitor cable

Sound cable

Ambient light tool

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

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Your AppleVision 850AV Display at a glance

Getting ready to set up your AppleVision 850 Display

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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Monitor cable

Ambient light tool

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

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Your AppleVision 850 Display at a glance

Power

indicator light

Control buttons

?? Power button

Do you need to install a video card?

The monitor is preadjusted and supports the following scan ranges:

mhorizontal scan rate of 30???94 kilohertz

mvertical refresh rate of 48???120 hertz

In addition, the monitor works at the following VESA (Video Electronics

Standards Association) standard modes:

The monitor also works at the following Macintosh standard modes:

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???24GC, and most NuBus??? video cards are not compatible with your monitor. In addition, some third-party PCI cards are not fully compatible with your monitor.

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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 good location for your monitor

Here are some key factors to consider when determining where to place your monitor:

mBe 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 850AV Display.

mMake sure that the power cord and monitor cable will easily reach from the back of the monitor to your computer and wall outlet.

mThe 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 when the cable hits an obstruction.

Positioning the monitor

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.

2To 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, in 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 850AV 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 turned 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 purpose of the grounding plug!

Connecting the power cord

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

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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 cable 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).

Monitor cable

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1Plug the monitor connector on the monitor cable into the monitor port (marked by ???) on the back of your computer.

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

2Tighten 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 V) on the back of your computer.

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 ?? or ??) by mistake. The 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 connector with the same symbol on the port. If you force a connector the wrong way, you will damage it.

Connecting the monitor cable to various video connectors

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.

45-pin high-density port

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

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 ???) on the monitor cable.

Monitor port on Windows-based computer

2Tighten 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.

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.

4Tighten 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.

Connecting a Mac OS???based computer keyboard and mouse to your 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 be 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 by V) on the back of your computer.

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.

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.

3Decide 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.

4Connect your keyboard and mouse cables to the monitor???s ADB ports (marked by V) according to your preference.

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Connecting sound equipment to your AppleVision 850AV Display

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 850AV Display. (This feature is not available on the AppleVision 850 Display.)

1Plug the connector (marked by ???) on the sound cable into the sound input port on your computer.

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-Connector

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. The sound output port on a Windows-based computer may be located on a sound or multimedia card.

Connecting external sound equipment

The AppleVision 850AV Display has two sound ports you can use to connect external sound equipment. The port 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 port (marked by ???) accepts both the stereo miniplug connector and an extended version of the miniplug. The 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 850AV Display, or you can connect external sound input equipment (such as an audio CD player, cassette player, or external microphone) to the monitor.

To connect sound input equipment:

1Make sure the connector (marked by ???) on the sound cable is plugged into the sound input port on your computer.

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 ???) on the left side of the monitor.

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 850AV Display.

To plug headphones into the monitor, follow these steps:

1Make sure the connector (marked by -) on the sound cable is plugged into the sound output port on your computer.

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 f) on the right side of the monitor.

Using more than one monitor

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 third- party 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.)

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Turning the monitor on

To turn on the monitor for the first time:

1Plug in the computer???s power cord.

2Press the power button on the monitor.

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Power button

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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.

3Start 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 connected 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 and no energy-saving or screen-saving features are active. The power indicator light on the monitor is amber when an energy-saving program is on.

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 installation 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 the monitor 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 necessary, 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 manuals 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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Finding answers

When you have questions about using your monitor, there are several places you can look for answers.

Apple Guide for Mac OS???based computers

If you need help or experience a problem while using the

AppleVision software, open the Guide (h) menu and choose

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.

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, and updates to utilities and networking and communications software.

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

mhttp://www.info.apple.com

mhttp://www.support.apple.com

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

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

Destination disk

11Make sure the destination disk named is the startup disk of your computer. If it isn???t, click Switch Disk until you see the right name.

12Select Easy Install; then, click Install.

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.

13Follow 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.

14Click Restart.

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

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 System 7.1.???

The Monitors & Sound Guide is your main source of information about AppleVision software. The Guide menu is identified by a question mark (h) 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. Then, click the Guide (h) icon on the top right corner of the control panel to open Monitors & Sound Guide or choose Monitors & Sound Guide in 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 Monitors & Sound Guide

When you can???t find the information you need

mIn searching for help topics, use all three buttons at the top of Guide???s initial window: Topics, Index, and Look For.

mIf 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.

mDrag a Guide window by its title bar to move it out of the way.

mClick the zoom box once to shrink a Guide window. (To expand the window, click the zoom box a second time.)

When you need more information about an instruction or term

mClick the ???Huh???? button if it is available.

mIf an unfamiliar word is underlined, click it to get a definition.

Title bar

Zoom box

Topics button

Learning about AppleVision software with System 7.1

Because Monitors & Sound Guide is not available to System 7.1 users, AppleVision software instructions are provided onscreen in a pdf file format. To view the instructions, you must first install Adobe??? Acrobat??? Reader (included on the AppleVision Software CD-ROM disc).

To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow these steps:

1Insert the AppleVision Software CD-ROM disc into the computer???s CD-ROM drive.

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.

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8Make sure that the disk that appears in the Install Location box is the startup disk of your computer; then click Install.

9When installation is complete, click Restart in the dialog box that appears.

You???re now ready to use Acrobat Reader to view AppleVision software instructions.

10Go to the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk and double-click the folder; then double- click the AppleVision Extras folder to view its contents.

Double-click Monitors & Sound doc.pdf to view AppleVision software instructions using Acrobat Reader.

For more information about Adobe Acrobat Reader, see the ReadMe- Reader2.1 file in the Acrobat Reader folder installed on your hard disk.

Screen controls at a glance

The buttons on the front of your monitor provide a quick way to adjust the screen image. In most cases, you won???t need to adjust the screen image unless you make changes to screen resolution.

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Power button

Press to turn power on or off.

The Contrast and Brightness adjustments have an onscreen indicator that appears when you press a button on the front of your monitor. For example, pressing a Brightness button displays the Brightness indicator.

When you make an adjustment, the indicator bar moves to show the current setting. When you???ve finished making adjustments, the indicator disappears automatically.

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About the Monitors & Sound control panel

The Monitors & Sound control panel allows you to control the way your computer displays images and processes sound. Because different computers have different capabilities, Monitors & Sound automatically adjusts itself based on the video and sound capabilities of the computer and monitor you???re using. That???s why the Monitors & Sound control panel shown in this manual may appear slightly different on your computer.

If you have more than one monitor attached to your computer, a separate Monitors & Sound control panel will appear on each one, allowing you to customize your settings for each monitor separately.

Opening Monitors & Sound

There are two ways to open the Monitors & Sound control panel:

mChoose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu; then select Monitors & Sound.

mPress one of the control buttons under the screen on the left front of your AppleVision monitor.

After a moment, the Monitors & Sound control panel appears on your screen.

Monitors & Sound buttons at a glance

The large buttons across the top of the Monitors & Sound control panel are used to select different options. See Monitors & Sound Guide or the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file for detailed information on using the AppleVision software.

Button Description

Use the Monitor button to adjust color depth, resolution, contrast, and brightness settings.

Use the Arrange button to configure more than one monitor. This button appears on your screen if you have more than one video port on your computer.

Use the Sound button to adjust your computer system???s sound. You can also set the volume and balance for speakers attached to your computer, choose sound input devices such as a microphone or CD player, and select sound output quality.

Use the Alerts button to change your computer???s alert sound.

Use the Geometry button to change the image options for your monitor. You can change the size and shape of the screen image, adjust convergence, and turn overscan on and off.

Use the Color button to change color calibration, gamma curve, white point, and ambient light settings, and to import or export a ColorSync profile. (For more information on ColorSync, see Appendix A.)

Use the Monitor Sound button to control the monitor???s internal speakers and devices connected to your AppleVision 850AV Display. (These features are not available on the AppleVision 850 Display.)

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Tips for using AppleVision software

mFor best results, recalibrate your monitor after changing the color settings. For example, color adjustment changes don???t take effect until you click Recalibrate. You can choose to have your monitor recalibrate automatically whenever you change the settings. Click the Color button. Then click Preferences. After selecting your recalibration preferences, click Save.

mTo use the default settings shipped with your monitor, click the Geometry button. When the Geometry window opens, click the Factory Settings option. To use the color default settings, click the Color button. When the Color window opens, double-click Factory Defaults in the Saved Settings menu.

mRed, green, and blue signals in your monitor overlay, or converge, to create the colors you see on your screen. If the convergence is not set properly, images or text on your screen may appear blurred, or you may get a ???rainbow??? effect in which several colors form the edges of images on the screen. If you move your monitor to another location, you may need to change the convergence to get a clear, distinct screen image. To adjust convergence, click the Convergence button in the Geometry window.

mWhen overscan is on, you may not be able to choose commands from the menus at the top of your monitor. If this occurs, you can???t use a menu to open the Monitors & Sound control panel and turn overscan off. Instead, open Monitors & Sound by pressing a Control button on the front of your monitor.

mThe ColorSync profile included with your monitor works with other device profiles to ensure the closest match possible between monitor color and printed color. See ???Using ColorSync??? in Appendix A for more information. To refine the color profile, you can use the Color window in Monitors & Sound to further adjust for your specific monitor and lighting conditions.

mTo correct for ambient light conditions, you must set the color depth on your monitor to Millions of Colors. If you can???t set color depth to Millions of Colors, try changing to a lower screen resolution. Use the Color button to open color depth and resolution settings.

Using the Control Strip

When you turn on your monitor, a small pull tab appears in the lower-left corner of the screen. Click once on the pull tab to open it. This is called the

Control Strip.

Scroll arrows let you view Control Strip items that are not visible.

The Control Strip is a quick and easy way to make changes to the features you use most on your computer, such as screen resolution and color depth.

The Control Strip may look slightly different depending on the options on your computer. Move the pointer over the item you want to use and hold down the mouse button. A pop-up menu appears with a selection of choices.

Hold down the Option key and drag the Control Strip up or down the left or right side of the desktop. Release the Option key and mouse button when the Control Strip is located where you want it.

Using DigitalColor Meter

DigitalColor Meter and your monitor work together to identify colors on your screen based on the standard color gamuts defined by the Commission on Illumination (CIE).

DigitalColor Meter can also identify colors using the Pantone?? system. Pantone is a color-matching system used to specify ink colors for high-end printers. Pantone colors are described using their printing ink formulation, which is identified by a specific Pantone number. DigitalColor Meter performs color matching and provides Pantone numbers for coated (CVC), uncoated (UVC), and process (CVP) color samples. Use the Pantone numbers when you have your work professionally printed to ensure that the printer will use colors similar to those displayed on your screen.

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Finally, you can use DigitalColor Meter to identify the RGB (red, green, blue) values your computer uses to create colors.

Opening DigitalColor Meter

Choose DigitalColor Meter from the Apple (K) menu. (It was installed with your AppleVision software.)

When you launch DigitalColor Meter, its window opens on your monitor.

See DigitalColor Meter Guide (located in the Guide [h] menu when the DigitalColor Meter application is active) or the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file for more information on how to use DigitalColor Meter.

Specifying colors using the Pantone Matching System

In some application programs, you can use Apple Color Picker to specify Pantone colors. The Pantone Color Picker extension is automatically installed along with the rest of the AppleVision software.

For example, in a variety of applications, Apple Color Picker is automatically launched when a new color needs to be specified. Often, a menu of several different color systems is available to choose from. When you select Pantone, a dialog box appears.

By selecting Pantone matching colors, you are assured of a close match between what you see on your monitor and the printed version. Pantone Color Picker may look different on your computer.

If Pantone colors are not available in the Color Picker menu, click the More Choices button; then select Pantone.

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 with your AppleVision monitor or any other Apple monitor that complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency???s Energy Star program. (Look for the EPA Energy Star logo on the monitor box.)

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Note: When you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution. Although the AppleVision 850 and 850AV contain features that automatically save energy, you can increase the energy savings by turning the computer off if you won???t be using it for awhile???for example, overnight or over the weekend.

For more information about power-saving and environmental features, see Appendix B.

Setting up Energy Saver

To use the Energy Saver control panel, follow these steps:

1Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu.

If you???re using System 7.5, a pop-up menu appears. If you???re using System 7.1, a window opens showing all the control panels.

2Choose Energy Saver or double-click the Energy Saver icon to open the Energy Saver control panel.

3Make the following choices in the control panel:

IMPORTANT If you???ve installed the AppleVision software that came with your monitor and the Energy Saver icon still doesn???t appear or the Energy Saver control panel doesn???t look like the one above, you may have a different type of energy-saving software. In this case, instructions in this section don???t apply. See Macintosh (or Mac OS) Guide for instructions on saving energy. To open Macintosh Guide, choose Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu (marked with the h icon) when the Finder is active.

Note: Not all Mac OS???based computers work with Energy Saver. See ???Troubleshooting Common Problems??? in Chapter 5 for more information.

4Close the control panel.

IMPORTANT If you use Energy Saver, make sure you turn it off when you???re doing disk-intensive tasks such as copying a large number of files, downloading large files from an online service, or printing a very large file. If Energy Saver is activated during a disk-intensive task, the task may be terminated prematurely and you may need to recopy or reprint a file.

What happens after you turn on the energy-saving feature?

When Energy Saver detects that you???re not using the computer, it darkens the monitor screen and reduces the amount of energy it consumes. While the monitor is darkened, your computer is still working, but to avoid accidental changes, Energy Saver won???t let anything you type or do with the mouse affect any of your work.

To ???wake up??? the monitor, press any key on the keyboard. Your computer beeps while the monitor is waking up and you can begin work as soon as the computer stops beeping. (The beep volume cannot be adjusted; it is independent of all system sound controls.)

You will save the most energy if your AppleVision 850AV monitor speakers are turned off in energy saver mode. This stops sound output during sleep, but will also prevent you from hearing the complete start up sound when turning on or restarting your computer. If you prefer to hear a system startup sound, you can turn off this option. Click the Preferences button in the Monitor Sound window; then leave the option, ???Turn Speakers Off in Energy Saver Mode,??? unchecked.

Using Energy Saver with a screen saver

Screen savers are applications you can purchase that put moving patterns on your monitor. Screen saver and Energy Saver applications prevent screen ???burn-in.??? Energy Saver also conserves energy.

If you wish, you can use Energy Saver and a screen saver program. Set the screen saver to come on before Energy Saver. If your screen saver program includes its own energy-saving feature, you can turn off Energy Saver.

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Sound controls at a glance

The buttons on the front of your AppleVision 850AV Display provide a quick way to adjust monitor sound.

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AppleVision

850AV Display

Z

Bass, treble, and volume adjustments have an onscreen indicator that appears when you press a button on the front of the monitor. For example, pressing the Bass button displays the Bass indicator.

When you make an adjustment, the indicator bar moves to show the current setting. When you???ve finished making adjustments, the indicator disappears automatically.

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About sound sources

Depending on the kind of Mac OS???based computer your AppleVision 850AV Display is connected to, you may have several sound input and output sources:

Sound input sources

mthe AppleVision 850AV Display

You can record from the built-in microphone or sound equipment attached to the monitor???s sound input port (marked by ???) on the left side of the monitor.

man internal CD-ROM drive

mequipment connected to the back of your computer

This can be an external CD-ROM drive, cassette player, and so on.

Sound output sources

mthe AppleVision 850AV Display

You can play sound on the built-in speakers or on sound equipment (such as headphones) attached to the monitor???s sound output port (marked by f).

mequipment connected to the back of your computer This can be headphones, speakers, and so on.

To play and record sound, you must first select a sound input source and a sound output device using the Monitors & Sound control panel. See Monitors & Sound Guide or the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file for instructions on how to use these and other options available with AppleVision software.

Selecting sound options in Monitors & Sound

Use the Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel to configure and adjust sound on your Mac OS???based computer system. Use the Monitor Sound button to configure and adjust sound on your AppleVision 850AV Display.

The following options are available with each button. Some of the options may not be available with your computer/monitor configuration. See Monitors & Sound Guide or the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file for detailed information on using the AppleVision software.

Button Description

Use the Sound button to choose sound sources for your computer. You can

mselect a sound input port on your computer

mset the desired sound output quality

mset the sound out level

Use the Monitor Sound button to choose sound sources for your monitor. You can

mselect a sound input source for your monitor

mset the desired gain level for best sound quality while recording or playing sound

mselect how the sound from the monitor???s input port is routed through your computer system

mset the monitor speaker volume, treble, bass, and sound preferences

mturn 3D sound on and off

Tips for using sound controls

mFor most Mac OS???based computers, any sound coming from the computer (from an internal CD-ROM drive, for example) automatically goes to the computer???s internal speakers and sound output port. The built-in speakers on your computer are muted automatically when sound equipment (such as the AppleVision monitor) is connected to the sound output port on the back of the computer.

mFor best results, adjust the volume on your computer with the Sound controls. Then, use the Monitor Sound controls to adjust the volume on your monitor.

mIf you have more than one monitor attached to your computer, the settings in the Monitors & Sound control panel apply only to the monitor listed near the top of the window. The other monitor will have its own Monitors & Sound control panel.

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Setting up your monitor to record a video with sound

The following sections describe how to use your AppleVision 850AV Display to record a video with sound. To record a video with sound, you must have a Mac OS???based computer that supports video. For more information about connecting and using video equipment with your computer, see the manuals that came with your computer and video equipment.

About video equipment

If you have a Mac OS???based computer that supports video, you can connect video equipment so that you can display, edit, and store video images on the computer. You can also view or record images on a television or video cassette recorder (VCR).

Your Mac OS???based computer can work with two major video formats:

mS-video, a high-quality video format used by many video cameras and VCRs

mcomposite video, a video format used by televisions, most VCRs, and laser disc players

To find out which format your equipment uses, check the manual that came with your equipment.

Mac OS???based computers that support video have S-video ports, composite video ports, or both. The video input port brings in images from connected external equipment such as a VCR. The video output port sends images out from the computer to the external equipment.

The following illustration shows S-video and composite video ports on a Mac OS???based computer.

Note: The video ports on your computer may be in a different position.

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The S-video connector is a round plug with several small metal pins. You can plug the S-video input connector into your computer???s S-video input port and the S-video output connector into your computer???s S-video output port.

S-video connector

IMPORTANT The S-video connector resembles other Mac OS???based computer connectors, such as those for a printer, modem, mouse, or keyboard. Don???t confuse the connectors; they are not interchangeable.

Some video devices use composite video format instead of S-video. The cables for these devices have RCA-type plugs.

RCA plug

If your video equipment has an RCA-type plug and you don???t have a composite video port on your Mac OS???based computer, you???ll need an adapter to connect your video equipment to the S-video port on your computer. The adapter converts an RCA plug into an S-video plug. You can purchase one from an Apple-authorized dealer or electronics supply store.

Using video equipment with your monitor

The instructions that follow are for connecting a stereo VCR to a Mac OS???based computer with an S-video port or a composite video port, but you can use them as a model for connecting your computer to any video equipment.

Before you start:

mMake sure that the VCR has a cable with an S-video connector or a composite (RCA plug) connector. If the VCR has an RCA plug, make sure you have an adapter if your computer does not have a composite

video port.

mPlace the VCR near your computer system.

mShut down the computer and turn off the VCR.

Note: If your computer has a sound input port and a sound output port in addition to the S-video or composite video ports, you can connect all cables to the back of your computer. See the next section for information.

1Assemble the cables you need to connect the VCR.

You need the following cables (available at an electronics supply store):

m video cable with S-video connectors or RCA plugs at each end (If you???re using a video cable with RCA plugs, you???ll also need an adapter cable if your computer does not have a composite video port.)

Adapter for composite video

maudio cable with dual RCA plugs at one end and a 3.5-mm stereo miniplug at the other end

RCA

Stereo miniplug

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2Plug one end of the video cable into the Video Out port on the VCR.

Follow the instructions that came with the VCR.

3Plug the other end of the video cable into the S-video input port (??) or the composite video input port (??) on your computer.

If the connector doesn???t slide easily into the port, realign it and try again. Don???t use force, which could damage the computer or cable.

4Plug the dual RCA plugs on the audio cable into the left and right Audio Out ports on the VCR.

5Plug the stereo miniplug on the audio cable into the sound input port (marked by ???) on the left side of your AppleVision 850AV Display.

Your finished S-video connections should look like this:

If you use composite video connections, your finished connections will be similar.

6 Turn on the computer, the monitor, and the VCR.

Connecting all audio and video cables to the back of your computer

When you record a video with sound, you can connect all the video equipment to the back of your computer if your computer has S-video or composite

video ports as well as sound input and sound output ports for the monitor???s sound cable.

To set up your computer for this configuration, follow these steps:

1Assemble the cables you need to connect the VCR.

You need the following cables (available at an electronics supply store):

m video cable with S-video connectors or RCA plugs at each end (If you???re using a video cable with RCA plugs, you???ll also need an adapter cable if your computer does not have a composite video port.)

Adapter for composite video

maudio cable with dual RCA plugs at one end and a 3.5-mm stereo miniplug at the other end

RCA

Stereo miniplug

m audio cable with dual RCA plugs at each end

Dual RCA plug

2Attach one end of the video cable into the Video Out port on the VCR.

Follow the instructions that came with the VCR.

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3Plug the other end of the video cable into the S-video input port (??) or the composite video input port (??) on your computer.

If the connector doesn???t slide easily into the port, realign it and try again. Don???t use force, which could damage the computer or cable.

4Plug one end of the dual RCA plug cable into the left and right Audio Out ports on the VCR.

5Plug the other end of the dual RCA plug cable into the left and right audio input ports on the back of your computer.

6Plug the stereo miniplug cable into the sound input port (marked by ???) on the left side of your AppleVision 850AV Display.

7Plug the RCA plug end of the stereo miniplug cable into the audio output ports of your computer.

Your finished S-video connections should look like this:

If you use composite video connections, your finished connections will be similar.

8 Turn on the computer, the monitor, and the VCR.

Recording a video

After the video equipment is connected to your computer and monitor, you can record a video. See the manual that came with your video application for more information. For example, your application may have additional options for setting sound sources, volume, and so on. Make sure these are set properly.

Playing an audio CD through the monitor???s speakers

You can connect an audio CD player to the AppleVision 850AV Display and play the sound through the monitor???s speakers.

To play an audio CD, follow these instructions:

1Turn off the audio CD player and connect it to the sound input port (marked by ???) on the left side of the monitor.

Your monitor and external audio CD player should be connected like this:

???Sound input port

Audio Out port

CD

Miniplug cable (available at most electronics supply stores or included with CD player)

For more information, see ???Connecting Sound Equipment to Your

AppleVision 850AV Display??? in Chapter 1.

2Click the Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel to open the Sound window.

Make sure you select the appropriate sound input device, such as the microphone or external audio, when you use an external audio CD player.

3Click the Monitor Sound button and adjust the sound input Port Gain to ???line level.???

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4Click Routing.

5Click Computers and Speakers; then click OK.

6Turn on the audio CD player and play a CD.

7Adjust speaker volume as desired.

Use the Speaker Volume slider in the Monitors & Sound control panel or press the volume buttons (marked by -) on the front of your monitor. You should hear the CD sound on your monitor speakers. If not, make sure the audio CD player is connected properly and the audio CD is playing.

Note: You can also use a Mac OS???based computer???s internal CD drive to

listen to and record from. Use the AppleCD Audio Player application available in the Apple (K) menu. The AppleCD Audio Player automatically selects all the appropriate settings.

Installing AppleVision setup information for Windows 95

On Windows 95 systems, new devices are automatically detected when they are connected to your computer (if it is VESA DDC compliant). If you are not using Windows 95, see the manual that came with your video card for setup information.

To determine that Windows 95 has correctly identified your monitor, check Monitor Type in the Display Properties dialog box. Performing this check will ensure that the AppleVision setup information has been installed. Not installing the AppleVision setup information may limit the resolution and refresh rates on your monitor.

To correctly identify the monitor type in your computer, follow these steps:

1Open the Start menu and choose Settings.

2Open the Control Panel and double-click the Display icon.

The Display Properties dialog box appears.

3Click the Settings tab at the top of the dialog box.

The Settings property sheet appears.

4Click the Change Display Type button in the lower-right corner to display the current Monitor Type.

If the Monitor Type shown is the AppleVision 850, your computer has correctly identified your monitor. Go to the next section, ???Screen Controls at a Glance.???

If the Monitor Type shown is not the AppleVision 850, continue with step 5.

5Press the Change button next to the Monitor Type field; then select AppleVision 850 and click OK.

If AppleVision 850 is not one of the devices displayed, then the AppleVision setup information file needs to be installed.

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6Insert the AppleVision Software CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM disc drive.

If you do not have a CD-ROM disc drive, see the service and support information that came with your monitor for information on how to order floppy disks.

7Click the Have Disk button.

8Choose the CD-ROM disc drive and click OK.

If an error occurs, make sure you???ve selected the correct disc drive.

9Choose the AppleVision 850 in the Monitor Type field and click OK.

You???re now ready to use the AppleVision monitor with your computer.

Screen controls at a glance

The buttons on the front of your monitor provide a quick way to adjust the screen image. In most cases, you won???t need to adjust the screen image unless you make changes to screen resolution.

Use the following buttons to make screen image adjustments:

O ?? ??

Power button

Press to turn power on or off.

The contrast and brightness adjustments have an onscreen indicator that appears when you press the contrast and brightness control buttons on the front of your monitor. When you make an adjustment, the indicator bar moves to show the current setting. When you???ve finished making adjustments, the indicator disappears automatically.

Using onscreen controls

Your AppleVision monitor comes with a set of onscreen controls you use to adjust the screen image.

Icon is highlighted to show the menu you???ve selected

Indicates the topic you???ve selected

-+

Shows the current value of the topic you???ve selected

Use the buttons on the front of your monitor to open the Monitor Controls window and select topics from the menus.

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Adjusting screen geometry

Select to show the

Geometry menu.

-+

Use the Geometry menu to adjust the height and width of the screen image, center the image on the screen, and so on.

Width

Adjusts the width of the screen image. Press ??? to decrease width. Press + to increase width. When the width and height of the screen image are set properly, you can see the entire image on the screen.

Height

Adjusts the height of the screen image. Press ??? to decrease height. Press + to increase height. When the height and width of the screen image are set properly, you can see the entire image on the screen.

Pincushion

Adjusts the shape of the screen image. Press ??? to bring in the sides of the image, changing the shape from convex to concave. Press + to expand the sides of the image, changing the shape from concave to convex. When the shape of the image is set properly, the left and right sides are straight and the image is rectangular.

Vertical Shift

Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. Press ??? to move the image down. Press + to move the image up. When the screen image is centered properly, there is an equal border around all edges of the image.

Horizontal Shift

Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. Press ??? to move the image to the left. Press + to move the image to the right. When the screen image is centered properly, there is an equal border around all edges of the image.

Rotate

Rotates the screen image. Press ??? to rotate counterclockwise. Press + to rotate clockwise. When the rotation of the screen image is set properly, all four sides of the image are parallel to the edges of the screen and the image is rectangular.

Default

Returns screen adjustments to the preset factory values. Press the + button to turn defaults on.

Adjusting color settings and other features

Select to show the

Tools menu.

Use the Tools menu to set color temperature, turn overscan on and off, display the scan rate of your monitor, manually degauss, and turn speakers on or off in sleep mode.

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Color Temperature

Adjusts the color temperature of your monitor. The color temperature (or white point) you select for your monitor sets the mix of red, green, and blue light that makes the color white. This color temperature sets the foundation for other colors on your monitor.

The color temperature of your monitor can be changed to one of the following Kelvin temperatures: 4100 K, 5000 K, 6500 K, 7500 K, or 9300 K. (Kelvin is a temperature scale used in scientific applications.)

Press ??? to decrease color temperature. Press + to increase color temperature. Changing the color temperature changes the appearance of colors on the screen. Lower temperature settings create reddish whites, and higher temperature settings create bluer whites.

Overscan

Turns overscan on and off. Overscan moves the screen image as far to the edges of the screen as possible without distorting the image. Press ??? to turn overscan off. Press + to turn overscan on.

When overscan is on, you cannot make screen geometry adjustments such as horizontal shift, rotation, and so on.

Scan Rate

Shows the scan rate of the AppleVision 850 and 850AV. This setting is for informational purposes only; it???s not for adjusting the scan rate.

Degauss

Manually degausses the monitor. Press + to degauss the monitor.

Audio Power Saver

Turns speakers on or off in sleep mode. Press + to activate Audio Power Saver, which will turn monitor speakers off in sleep mode. Press ??? to leave monitor speakers on in sleep mode. (This feature is only available on the AppleVision 850AV Display.)

Adjusting convergence

Select to show the

Convergence menu.

-+

Red, green, and blue signals in your monitor converge to create the colors you see on your screen. If the convergence is not set properly, images or text on your screen may appear blurred, or you may get a ???rainbow??? effect with several colors forming the edges of images on the screen.

If your monitor is exposed to an external electromagnetic field (for example, from another monitor) over a period of time, you may need to change the convergence to get a clear, distinct screen image.

Use the Convergence menu to adjust screen convergence. When convergence is set properly, the image is clear and distinct.

Vertical

Adjusts the vertical convergence. Press ??? to move the red signal down and the blue signal up. Press + to move the red signal up and the blue signal down.

Horizontal

Adjusts the horizontal convergence. Press + to move the red signal to the left and the blue signal to the right. Press ??? to move the red signal to the right and the blue signal to the left.

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Adjusting sound on your AppleVision 850AV Display

Use the sound control buttons to adjust the volume, bass, treble, and mute options on your AppleVision 850AV Display. (These features are not available on the AppleVision 850 Display.)

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AppleVision

850AV Display

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Tips for using sound controls

mFor best results, adjust the volume on your computer first. Then, use the sound controls to adjust the volume on your monitor.

mUsing the microphone button, turn off the monitor???s built-in microphone to activate other equipment (an audio CD player, for example) connected to the sound input port on your AppleVision monitor.

4Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the screen. Don???t spray the cleaner onto the screen, because the liquid may drip inside the monitor.

WARNING Do not use a cleaner that contains alcohol or acetone. You might damage the screen.

Protecting your monitor from theft

The slot at the base of the monitor in the back is for connecting a security lock. It lets you attach a narrow, flexible cable that you can use to secure your monitor (and the rest of your computer system) to prevent theft. Security locks are available from an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.

Troubleshooting common problems

This section contains descriptions of problems you might experience with your monitor as well as solutions to try. Problems related to the computer itself are covered in the manuals that came with your computer.

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.

WARNING If you have a problem with your monitor and nothing presented in this manual or in Apple Guide solves it, consult the service and support information that came with your monitor for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance. If you attempt to repair the monitor yourself, any damage you may cause to the monitor will not be covered by the limited warranty on your monitor. Contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question.

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Monitor power and screen appearance

IMPORTANT Detailed instructions for AppleVision software are provided in Macintosh Guide (called Mac OS Guide on some computers) and in Monitors & Sound Guide. System 7.1 users can view AppleVision software instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader by opening the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file (located in the AppleVision Extras folder). For Windows users, detailed instructions about onscreen controls are provided in Chapter 4, ???Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers.???

The monitor???s power indicator light doesn???t come on.

mMake sure the monitor power button is turned on.

mMake sure the computer is turned on.

The monitor???s power indicator light won???t turn green unless your computer is on.

mMake sure an energy saver program isn???t active on the computer.

The monitor???s indicator light is amber when an energy saver program is on. Also, it may take some time to wake up your computer after you use an energy saver.

mMake sure the power cord is plugged in properly.

If the monitor power cord is plugged into your computer, make sure your computer is on and the cord is firmly plugged in.

If the monitor power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet, make sure the cord is firmly plugged in. Check to see whether power to the outlet has been interrupted. You can test the outlet by plugging in something that you know works???like a desk lamp or radio. If the test appliance works, but the monitor doesn???t, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.

mMake sure the monitor cable is connected to your computer properly.

mMake sure the thumbscrews on the monitor cable are tightened securely.

No image appears on the screen and the monitor???s power indicator light is on.

mMake sure the monitor cable is connected correctly to the computer.

mMake sure the thumbscrews on the monitor cable are tightened securely.

mMake sure the contrast (O) and brightness (??) controls are set correctly. The contrast and brightness controls are on the front of your monitor.

mRestart your computer, holding down x-Option AV. This resets the monitor to factory default settings.

The screen is dark or appears dim.

mMake sure that your computer and monitor are turned on.

mMake sure that the power cord and the monitor cable are securely connected at both ends.

mIncrease the contrast and brightness of the screen image. The contrast (O) and brightness (??) controls are on the front of your monitor.

mA screen saver that darkens your screen may be activated. Press any key on the keyboard to reactivate the monitor.

mOn Mac OS???based computers, the Energy Saver option may be activated. Press any key on the keyboard to reactivate the monitor. In approximately 10 seconds, the monitor is reactivated.

Over time, you experience eyestrain.

mAdjust the screen contrast. In a bright room, contrast is usually best set at maximum; in a dim room, lower contrast is usually more comfortable. The contrast (O) controls are on the front of your monitor. Also, be sure to take occasional breaks to focus your eyes on a distant object.

mAdjust the color temperature or white point of the screen image. For most application programs, a white point of 9300 K is best. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Color button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and set a new white point. For Windows-based computers, open the Tools menu, select Color Temperature, and set a new white point.

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Contrast (O) and brightness (??) controls on the front of the monitor don???t appear to work.

mFor Mac OS???based computers, your monitor may have the contrast (O) and brightness (??) controls disabled. Click the Color button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and select Preferences. Under Calibration Protection, make sure that the checkbox to disable contrast and brightness controls is not marked; then, click OK.

The screen doesn???t dim when Energy Saver or other energy-saving software is on.

mMake sure the energy-saving software is installed properly and the amount of time you???ve set up to trigger it has passed. For Mac OS???based computers, see ???Conserving Energy??? in Chapter 2 for more information. For Windows-based computers, see the manual that came with your energy-saving software.

The screen flickers.

mMake sure the monitor cable is connected firmly to the correct port on the back of the computer.

mThe flickering could be caused by interference from a nearby power line or electrical equipment???for example, a radio, a microwave oven, or another computer. Try relocating nearby electrical equipment, or moving your computer and monitor.

mIf you have more than one monitor attached to your computer, the monitors might be interfering with one another. Make sure you???re using a shielded ADB connector cable. Move the monitors farther apart or set the monitors at an angle, so their screens are close and their back panels are farther apart. If, after moving the monitors more than 16 inches apart, you still see flickering, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.

mIf you are using a video card that has a very low refresh rate (below 67 Hz), the monitor may flicker. You may be able to change the refresh rate for the card. If possible, use a 75 Hz setting. See the manual that came with your video card for more information.

There are one or two very thin gray lines across the screen, one near the top and the other near the bottom.

mThis is a normal characteristic of the Trinitron color picture tube design. The lines do not appear in any documents you print.

The screen image is off center.

mAdjust the center of the image. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Geometry button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and modify the Position setting. For Windows-based computers, select the Geometry menu; then, click Vertical Shift. Press ??? to move the screen down and + to move the screen up. Repeat the process for Horizontal Shift.

The screen image is tilted slightly to the left or right.

mAdjust the rotation of the screen image. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Geometry button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and modify the Rotate settings. For Windows-based computers, select the Geometry menu; then, click Rotate. Press ??? to rotate counterclockwise and + to rotate clockwise.

The screen image is too large or too small.

mAdjust the horizontal or vertical size of the screen image. For

Mac OS???based computers, click the Geometry button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and modify the height/width settings. For Windows- based computers, select the Geometry menu; then, click Width. Press ??? to decrease width and + to increase width. Repeat the process for Height.

mMake sure overscan is off. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Geometry button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and select Off for overscan. For Windows-based computers, select the Tools menu; then, click overscan. Press ??? to turn off overscan.

mTry changing to another resolution. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Monitor button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and select another resolution. For Windows-based computers, see the manual that came with your computer or video card.

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Images or text on your screen appear fuzzy or blurred.

mAdjust the horizontal or vertical convergence of the screen image. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Geometry button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and select Convergence to change settings. For Windows-based computers, select the Convergence menu; then, click Vertical. Press ??? to move the red signal down and the blue signal up. Press + to move the red signal up and the blue signal down. Then, click Horizontal. Press ??? to move the red signal to the right and the blue signal to the left. Press + to move the red signal to the left and the blue signal to the right.

The colors on your screen appear too blue, too yellow, or too red.

mAdjust the color settings, recalibrate the monitor, set a new white point, or reset the monitor to the default factory color settings. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Color button in the Monitors & Sound control panel to open color controls. For Windows-based computers, see ???Adjusting Color Settings and Other Features??? in Chapter 4 for more information.

The screen appears greenish, the screen image is blank or unreadable, or there is ???snow??? on the screen.

mMake sure the monitor cable is connected firmly to the correct port on the back of the computer.

There are wavy lines on the screen, creating an optical effect or moir?? pattern.

mYou may see a moir?? pattern while in some resolutions, depending on the desktop pattern displayed on the screen (the black-and-white checkerboard pattern frequently causes moir??). For Mac OS???based computers, click the Monitor button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and change to another resolution. For Windows-based computers, see the manuals that came with your computer. To change the desktop pattern, see the manuals that came with your computer or, for Mac OS???based computers, also see Macintosh (or Mac OS) Guide for more information.

Your application program doesn???t recognize changes you make in resolution settings.

mSome application programs do not properly support resolution changes you make to your monitor. You may have to close and restart your program for it to recognize the resolution changes.

Sound on your AppleVision 850AV Display

IMPORTANT Detailed instructions for AppleVision software are provided in Macintosh Guide (called Mac OS Guide on some computers) and Monitors & Sound Guide. System 7.1 users can view AppleVision software instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader by opening the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file (located in the AppleVision Extras folder). For Windows users, detailed instructions about sound controls are provided in Chapter 4, ???Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers.???

You don???t hear a system beep when you start up your computer.

mPlug your monitor into the wall outlet, not the back of your computer.

mAdjust the volume level on your speakers.

mFor Mac OS???based computers, disable the audio energy-saving feature in the Monitors & Sound control panel. Click the Preferences button in the Monitor Sound window; then leave the option, ???Turn Speakers Off in Energy Saver Mode,??? unchecked.

You don???t hear any sound on your AppleVision 850AV speakers or headphones.

mIncrease the volume. Make sure the volume controls in your computer are set correctly first. Then use the audio controls on the front panel of the AppleVision monitor to increase the speaker volume. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and adjust the volume on your computer; then click the Monitor Sound button and adjust the monitor speaker or headphone volume. For Windows-based computers, see Chapter 4 and the manuals that came with your computer.

mIf you have an audio CD player connected to the sound input port on your monitor, make sure the volume on the audio CD player is set above minimum. For Mac OS???based computers, make sure you???ve selected ???line level.??? Open the Monitor Sound window of the Monitors & Sound control panel; then, adjust the sound input Port Gain to ???line level.???

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mIf you have sound input equipment connected to your monitor, make sure the correct sound input setting is selected on your computer. For Mac OS???based computers, see Chapter 3, ???Using Sound and Video With Your AppleVision 850AV Display,??? for more information. For Windows-based computers, see the manuals that came with your computer for more information.

mFor Mac OS???based computers, if headphones are connected, but you still want to play sound on your AppleVision 850AV speakers, make sure ???Mute speakers when headphones are connected??? isn???t checked in the Preferences window. To open Preferences, click the Monitor Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and choose Preferences.

mCheck Routing to make sure that the correct configuration is selected. Click the Monitor Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel; then, click Routing. Choose Computers and Speakers; then, click OK.

mMake sure the sound cable is plugged into the computer and monitor properly.

mFor an internal CD, make sure you???ve selected the correct sound input settings. In the Monitors & Sound control panel, click the Sound button and choose the appropriate sound input device.

mMake sure the headphones are securely connected to the monitor???s sound output port (marked by f).

Headphone volume is low.

mMake sure the headphone volume is set to maximum. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Monitor Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and adjust headphone volume. For Windows-based computers, see ???Adjusting Sound on Your AppleVision 850AV Display??? in Chapter 4 for more information.

mMake sure the volume controls on your computer are set correctly. For Mac OS???based computers, click the Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and adjust computer speaker volume. For Windows- based computers, see the manuals that came with your computer for more information.

The internal microphone doesn???t record.

mTurn on the microphone by pressing the microphone button (marked by Z) on the front of your monitor. When the microphone is on, the microphone indicator light is on.

mFor Mac OS???based computers, after you have pressed the microphone button on the monitor, make sure you???ve selected the internal microphone as the sound input source in the Sound window of the Monitors & Sound control panel.

mMake sure the monitor???s sound cable is connected properly. See ???Connecting Sound Equipment to Your AppleVision 850AV Display??? in Chapter 1.

The microphone button on your keyboard doesn???t turn on your monitor microphone.

mSome adjustable keyboards for Mac OS???based computers have a button marked by Z. This button does not turn on the built-in microphone on

your AppleVision 850AV Display. Instead, use the microphone button (marked by Z) on the front of the monitor.

You can still hear internal computer speakers when playing sound on the AppleVision 850AV speakers.

mOn some computers, you must manually mute the internal computer speakers. Click the Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel; then make sure that mute is selected in the Computer System Volume dialog box. See Macintosh (or Mac OS) Guide or the manuals that came with your computer for more information.

AppleVision 850AV speakers don???t mute when headphones are connected.

mMake sure ???Mute speakers when headphones are connected??? is selected in the Preferences dialog box. Click the Monitor Sound button in the Monitors & Sound control panel; then, click Preferences.

Playback doesn???t work on your AppleVision monitor.

mSome third party sound cards do not support simultaneous input and output, meaning playback won???t work if the AppleVision monitor is plugged into both ports. If this happens, unplug one port in order to make the other port work. See the information that came with your sound card or computer for more information.

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An external microphone connected to the sound input port (marked by ???) on the monitor doesn???t record quality sound.

mFor Mac OS???based computers, you may need to adjust the Gain for the microphone. Click the Monitor Sound button and adjust the Gain for the microphone.

mSome external microphones don???t work well with the AppleVision 850AV Display. Use the monitor???s built-in microphone, or plug the external microphone directly into the sound input port on the back of your computer.

mIf you???re using the AppleVision 850AV Display with another monitor that records sound, turn off the microphone on the other monitor. With both microphones on, you may get feedback or other interference.

Selecting Mute in an application program???s window doesn???t mute sound coming from the monitor.

mFor Mac OS???based computers, some programs cannot mute sound coming from the AppleVision 850AV Display. To mute the sound, select Mute Monitor Sound in the Monitor Sound window of the Monitors & Sound control panel.

Your third party driver no longer shows up in your Monitors & Sound control panel.

mSome Mac OS???based sound drivers require the Sound control panel, an older control panel that has been replaced on your computer by the Monitors & Sound control panel. You can reinstall the Sound control panel. Open the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk and double-click the AppleVision Extras folder. Double-click the Sound control panel icon.

Monitors & Sound control panel for Mac OS???based computers

IMPORTANT Detailed instructions for AppleVision software are provided in Macintosh Guide (called Mac OS Guide on some computers) and Monitors & Sound Guide. System 7.1 users can view AppleVision software instructions in Adobe Acrobat Reader by opening the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file (located in the AppleVision Extras folder).

The name of your monitor doesn???t appear in the Monitors & Sound control panel.

mAfter you set up your AppleVision monitor, make sure the monitor power is on and restart your computer.

mMake sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is plugged directly into your computer???s ADB port.

mMake sure you???ve installed the AppleVision software that came with your monitor. See ???Installing AppleVision Software??? in Chapter 2 for more information.

mYou may be using a video card that???s not compatible with your monitor. Contact the manufacturer of the video card for information.

A message appears, ???This version of system software is not supported by the AppleVision software.???

mMake sure you???re using System 7.1 or later.

mIf this message appears in the AppleVision software installer, make sure you select the startup hard disk in the Installation dialog box.

A message appears, ???The AppleVision preferences are invalid and may have become corrupted.???

mDelete the AppleVision Preferences folder on your hard disk and restart your computer.

A message appears, ???An error has occurred reading from or writing to a file.???

mMake sure you are not starting up from a non-writable disk, such as a CD, a locked hard drive, or a floppy disk.

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A message appears, ???This monitor is not supported by this version of the AppleVision software.???

mMake sure you have installed the AppleVision software that came with your monitor. See Chapter 2, ???Installing and Using AppleVision Software,??? for more information.

A message appears, ???AppleVision failed to load,??? followed by an error code.

mMake sure you???ve plugged the monitor connector and ADB connector on the monitor cable into the correct ports. You may have plugged them into the wrong ports by mistake. See ???Connecting the Monitor Cable to a Mac OS???based Computer??? in Chapter 1 for more information.

mMake sure your video card supports the AppleVision monitor. See the manual that came with your video card or computer.

mSome viruses can cause problems with the AppleVision software. Make sure you regularly scan your computer for viruses.

mIf AppleVision software is installed and you start up your computer holding down the Shift key, the Display Enabler extension will not load and the software will not run. Restart your computer without disabling extensions to use the AppleVision software.

mIf none of the suggestions solves the problem, reinstall the AppleVision software.

The Monitors & Sound control panel opens, but does not include the Geometry, Color, or Monitor Sound buttons.

mMake sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is plugged directly into your computer???s ADB port.

mReinstall the AppleVision software that came with your computer. See Chapter 2, ???Installing and Using AppleVision Software,??? for more information.

ColorSync Profile files are not updated when ColorSync is installed.

mOut-of-date profiles in the ColorSync Profiles folder are not removed automatically. If you want to remove a ColorSync profile, you must do so manually. See Appendix A, ???Using ColorSync,??? for more information about ColorSync.

Your AppleVision monitor appears as a VGA monitor in the Control Strip pop-up menus.

mMake sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is plugged directly into your computer???s ADB port.

mReinstall the AppleVision software that came with your computer. See Chapter 2, ???Installing and Using AppleVision Software,??? for more information.

You hear no alert sound.

mMake sure the alert volume control is set correctly. Click the Alerts button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and reset the System Alert Volume.

Changes in the Monitors & Sound control panel don???t work for the monitor.

mMake sure you have installed the AppleVision software that came with your monitor.

mBecause each monitor connected to your computer has its own Monitors & Sound window, use the window that displays the name of your AppleVision monitor in the top-left corner.

When you open the Monitors & Sound control panel, only one resolution is available.

mMake sure you have connected the ADB connector to your computer. You cannot use many of the features of the AppleVision software without an ADB connection. See ???Connecting the Monitor Cable to a Mac OS???Based Computer??? in Chapter 1 for more information.

mIf AppleVision software is installed and you start up your computer holding down the Shift key, the Display Enabler extension will not load and the software will not run. Restart your computer without disabling extensions to use the AppleVision software.

mReinstall the AppleVision software that came with your computer. See Chapter 2, ???Installing and Using AppleVision Software,??? for more information.

When you turn on overscan, it stays on even when you change resolutions.

mThis is a new feature of the AppleVision 850 and 850AV. In other AppleVision monitors, overscan will automatically turn off when you change resolution settings.

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No colors appear on the screen.

mCheck to make sure that the number of colors is set correctly in the Control Strip or in the Monitors & Sound control panel.

No colors appear when you create a custom white point.

mMake sure the color depth on your monitor is set to Thousands of Colors or Millions of Colors. Click the Monitor button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and reset the color depth, or use the Control Strip to

change settings.

You do not have a CD-ROM disc drive for installing the AppleVision software.

mYou can order a set of floppy disks of the AppleVision software. See the service and support information that came with your monitor for more information. Support information and Apple software updates are also available via Apple???s World Wide Web sites: http://www.info.apple.com and http://www.support.apple.com.

Further compounding the problem is that no two monitors or printers produce exactly the same colors. (For example, you can see differences in color ability among monitors in the TV department of a consumer electronics store.)

ColorSync is a system extension that provides color-conversion capabilities and improves color consistency. ColorSync ???translates??? the colors used on one device so that they more closely match the colors displayed or printed on another device.

ColorSync color conversion is a central part of Mac OS???based computing, ensuring that applications, monitors, printers, scanners, and digital cameras can use the same scheme for color conversion. This means you can scan an image, display it on your monitor, and print it???with visually matching colors every step of the way.

How ColorSync works

When you create a TIFF or PICT file using a program that supports ColorSync, a ???profile??? describing the color capabilities of your equipment is saved with the image. For example, when you scan a photograph, a profile describing the scanner is saved inside the image file. If you later print the image, even using a different computer, ColorSync looks at the profile to learn about the capabilities of the scanner you used, and automatically picks closely matching colors that your printer can reproduce.

The profile contains information ColorSync needs to perform color matching, such as the lightest and darkest possible tones (white point and black point) that the device can produce, and the maximum supported densities for red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Together, these characteristics describe the color gamut (or range) that a device is capable of capturing, displaying,

or reproducing. To take advantage of ColorSync, each of the imaging devices you use needs to have its own ColorSync profile. When you create images using these devices, information from the profile will automatically become part of the image file???ensuring that colors are consistent throughout the entire creative process.

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Because ColorSync information becomes part of your output files, you don???t have to worry about losing the profile or using the wrong profile with the wrong image. Additionally, ColorSync profiles are in the standard International Color Consortium (ICC) format recognized by Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and other systems.

When you work with an image that has an embedded ColorSync or ICC profile, ColorSync identifies the colors that your monitor or printer can reproduce by examining their ColorSync profile. It compares their capabilities with those of the system used to create the image (as described in the embedded profile), and then picks appropriate, matching colors. For example, your monitor may be able to display a vivid red, but your printer inks may not be able to produce that color. ColorSync determines the ???next best??? color for your printer to use.

ColorSync profile

ColorSync

ColorSync performs color matching by comparing each profile to an independent color standard. ColorSync uses the CIE color standard, which describes colors in terms of how they are perceived by the human eye under specific lighting conditions. (CIE stands for the Commission International de l???Eclairage, the International Commission on Illumination, which created the standard in 1931.)

Setting up ColorSync

To take advantage of ColorSync, you need to obtain profiles for each of your imaging devices, such as your monitor, scanner, and color printer. ColorSync profiles are usually automatically installed when you install the software for a ColorSync-supported device. Profiles are stored in the ColorSync Profiles folder, inside Preferences in the System Folder. If you need to obtain a ColorSync profile, contact the manufacturer of your device. Ask for either a ColorSync or ICC profile for the specific model of monitor, printer, or scanner you???re using.

You also need to make sure the ColorSync extension is installed and active. ColorSync is automatically installed in the Extensions folder of your System Folder during AppleVision software installation. Unless you???ve removed or disabled it, it???s already installed.

Finally, you need to set a ColorSync System Profile for the Mac OS. The ColorSync System Profile is used by ColorSync to determine the color range of your monitor. ColorSync compares this information with the profiles of your other devices to make sure that colors are consistent with what you see on your monitor.

Additionally, the System Profile is used as a default profile if a document you are working on doesn???t have any ColorSync information saved within it. This can occur if the document was created without ColorSync installed. By using the System Profile as a default, ColorSync ensures that colors are consistent with what you currently see on your monitor.

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Setting the ColorSync System Profile

To set the System Profile, follow these steps:

1Make sure the profile you want to use is located in the ColorSync Profiles folder.

This folder is located in the Preferences folder in your System Folder.

2Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and open the ColorSync System Profile control panel.

The ColorSync System Profile control panel appears.

3Click Set Profile.

A dialog box appears with a list of ColorSync profiles installed on your computer.

4Click the profile you want to use or create your own custom profile.

Note: The profile names may appear different on your screen.

Select the profile for the AppleVision 850 monitor. If you???ve created a custom ColorSync profile that describes your color settings, select it as the system profile instead. See Monitors & Sound Guide or the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file for more information on creating custom ColorSync profiles.

5Click Select.

ColorSync automatically references the profile you selected and uses it to define the color capabilities of your monitor.

6Close the ColorSync System Profile control panel.

Setting other ColorSync profiles

Some programs and printer software might require that you do something special, such as turning on an option, in order to take advantage of ColorSync. For example, to use ColorSync with the Apple Color OneScanner, select the Use ColorSync option in the ColorSync Preferences dialog box of the OneScanner Dispatcher software. This tells the scanning software to embed information about the Color OneScanner in scanned images.

Refer to the instructions that came with your application or device to determine if it supports similar options. If there???s an option to specify a profile or to activate ColorSync, be sure to use it.

Tips for best results

After you???ve made sure ColorSync is installed, set the System Profile, and set any necessary ColorSync options for your applications, you???re ready to begin taking advantage of ColorSync! Just scan, create, and print your images or documents as you normally would. ColorSync works behind the scenes to ensure consistent color matching.

The following settings and strategies will help you get the best color results from your system. Not all of these tips will apply to the software and devices you may be using, but be sure to take advantage of those tips that do.

mSet the gamma curve for your monitor to 1.8:Standard to have the monitor more closely match printed results. See Monitors & Sound Guide or the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file for more information on gamma settings available in the Monitors & Sound control panel.

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mUse the ColorSync System Profile control panel in the Apple (K) menu to select the AppleVision 9300 profile if your white point is set to 9300 + 8MPCD. If you calibrate your monitor to a white point setting other than 9300 + 8MPCD, create a custom profile and select it as the system profile instead. See Monitors & Sound Guide or the Monitors

& Sound doc.pdf file for more information on creating custom ColorSync profiles.

mShare custom ColorSync profiles describing your AppleVision color settings with others to help ensure color accuracy for images you create using your AppleVision monitor. See Monitors & Sound Guide or the Monitors & Sound doc.pdf file for information on exporting ColorSync profiles.

mWhen printing in color, check to see if the printing options include a setting for ColorSync. For example, for the Apple LaserWriter 12/600 PS, turn on ColorSync by clicking the Options button and selecting ???ColorSync Color Matching.???

mIf your scanning program has a ColorSync option, use it. This embeds a ColorSync profile within the scanned image file, and ColorSync will be better able to reproduce the original colors on your monitor and printer.

mDon???t try to use two color-matching systems at once on your computer. Some applications install other color-matching systems. These should either be removed or disabled if you want to use ColorSync.

Power-saving and environmental features

AppleVision monitors are equipped with energy-saving features that allow the monitors to conserve energy when the computer is not in use. The color of the power indicator light on the front of the monitor indicates the operating mode:

For instructions on adjusting the system and monitor sleep settings, and additional energy-conservation information, see ???Conserving Energy??? in Chapter 2. System 7.5 (or later) users should also see Macintosh Guide (also called Mac OS Guide).

mTCO 92 compliant

This product has been certified by TCO (the Swedish confederation of Professional Employees) to meet global standard safety tests and have energy-saving features such as automatic monitor power down and reduced electromagnetic fields.

mMPR II compliant to ensure reduced electromagnetic and electrostatic emissions

mEnergy Star compliant

This product complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency???s Energy Star criteria for energy-efficient office products. The EPA Energy Star Office Equipment program is a partnership program to promote energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers. Reducing the energy consumption from this equipment can help combat smog, acid rain, and climate change by decreasing emissions from electricity generation.

mDPMS compliant

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This product???s power-saving features comply with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Standard (DPMS). (Connected CPU must also be VESA DPMS compliant to use DPMS features.)

User controls

mPower-on button

mAutomatic degauss at startup; manual degauss by turning power switch off, then on

mControl buttons: contrast, brightness, and five buttons for onscreen controls

mAudio control buttons for AppleVision 850AV Display: bass, treble, microphone on, volume, and mute

mAdditional picture and sound controls available using the Monitors & Sound control panel (Mac OS???based computers) or onscreen controls (Windows-based computers)

Factory preset timings

m Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes:

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Audio input signals for AppleVision 850AV Display

mAccepts audio signal of up to 4 Vpp (line level???low sensitivity) or as low as 4.4 mVpp (microphone level???high sensitivity) without clipping the signal, depending upon the level and sensitivity setting

Microphone for AppleVision 850AV Display

mDirectional, optimized for use in speech recognition and other voice- related application programs

Speakers for AppleVision 850AV Display

mStereo, with ported (bass reflex) chamber design

mSpeaker SPL output: > 90 decibel (dB) SPL at 1 kHz at 0.5 meters

mFrequency response: 80 Hz to 17 kHz ?? 6 dB

Spatial enhancements and 3D sound features of AppleVision 850AV speakers

mSingle channel driven by 2 Vpp, 1 kHz input at external jack

mOutput voltage at other channel > 0.38 VRMS (measured at output of spatial effect enhancement IC).

Headphone jack for AppleVision 850AV Display

m Maximum output level (2 Vpp line level input):

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Weight

mAppleVision 850 Display: Approximately 67 pounds (30 kilograms)

mAppleVision 850AV Display: Approximately 77 pounds (35 kilograms)

Dimensions of AppleVision 850 Display

Interfaces for AppleVision 850 Display

m Apple Desktop Bus (ADB): Two ADB pass-through output ports

Interfaces for AppleVision 850AV Display

mApple Desktop Bus (ADB): Two ADB pass-through output ports

mMicrophone: One input port and one built-in microphone

mHeadphone/Speaker: Built-in speakers

Color compatibility

mWorks with ColorSync 2.1 or later. ColorSync profiles are compatible with the profile specifications of the International Color Consortium (ICC).

Temperature

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Display cable specifications

m 15-pin miniature D-type connector

VGA adapter specifications

m Standard 15-pin VGA connector

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