xConnecting to a Macintosh or compatible
Step 2:Connect the power cordStep 3:Turn on the monitor and
Setupcomputer
With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the computer
Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.
Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
are included in your carton:
Y Power cord(HD151)(HD152)
Y Macintosh adapter (1)
AC IN
Y Windows Monitor Information Disk
Y Warranty card(HD151)(HD152)
Y Notes on cleaning the screenOs surfaceAC INThe installation of your monitor is complete.
Y This instruction manual
If necessary, use the monitorOs controls to adjust the picture.
Step 1:Connect your monitor to If no picture appears on your screen
Y Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
your computer
Y If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that the
Macintosh adapter (supplied)*to AC video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.to a power outlet IN
seated in their sockets.
NotesY If MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE appeared on the
Y Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might power cord (supplied)screen, try pressing any key on the computer keyboard.
bend the pins.Macintosh or compatible computerto video outputY If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT
Y When connecting the video signal cable, check the alignment of the OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old
HD15 connector. Do not force the connector in the wrong way or the * Connect the supplied Macintosh adapter to the computer before monitor. Then adjust the computerOs graphic board so that the
pins might bend.connecting the cable. This adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC, horizontal frequency is between 30 � 107 kHz, and the vertical
Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh G3 series frequency is between 48 � 120 Hz.
xConnecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computers (sold before January, 1999). If you are connecting to a
computerPower Macintosh G3 series that sold after January 1999, you will need For more information about the on-screen messages, see OTrouble US
a different adapter (not supplied). Macintosh II series and some older symptoms and remedies� on page 17.
versions of PowerBook models may need an adapter with micro
switches (not supplied).
(HD151)(HD152)For customers using Windows 95/98
xConnecting to a second computerTo maximize the potential of your monitor, install the new model
AC INinformation file from the supplied Windows Monitor Information Disk
onto your PC.
This monitor complies with the OVESA DDC� Plug & Play standard. If
(HD15)(HD15)your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select OPlug & Play Monitor
1-212(VESA DDC)� or this monitorOs model name as the monitor type in the
AC IN
OControl Panel� of Windows 95/98. If your PC/graphics board has
difficulty communicating with this monitor, load the Windows Monitor
Information Disk and select this monitorOs model name as the monitor
type.
to video outputFor customers using Windows NT4.0
Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95/98 and
to video input 2 does not involve the selection of monitor type. Refer to the Windows
connector (y 2)NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting the resolution,
IBM PC/AT or refresh rate, and number of colors.
compatible computer
Adjusting the monitorOs resolution and color number
Adjust the monitorOs resolution and color number by referring to your
Refer to the preceding examples computerOs instruction manual. The color number may vary according to
to connect your computer.your computer or video board. The color palette setting and the actual
number of colors are as follows:
HD15 video signal Y High Color (16 bit) t 65,536 colors
cable (not supplied)Y True Color (24 bit) t about 16.77 million colors
In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower.
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