Apple LED Cinema Display (27): Getting Started
Getting Started: Apple LED Cinema Display (27)
Getting Started
Your Apple LED Cinema Display is designed to work seamlessly
with Mac computers that have a Mini DisplayPort connector.
It features an LED-backlit widescreen display, a MagSafe
connector to charge your MacBook computer, a built-in iSight
camera, a microphone, and a speaker system.
The instructions on the following pages help you set up and use your new display.
Learn how to:
 Connect your display to your computer
 Use your display’s camera, microphone, speaker system, and USB ports
 Adjust your display’s settings
Note: You can connect your Apple LED Cinema Display to a Mac desktop computer
that has a Mini DisplayPort.
Important: Carefully read all the installation instructions (and the safety information
starting on page 13) before you set up and use your display.
For information about the specic computers and graphics cards that are compatible
with your display, go to www.apple.com/displays.
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Setting Up Your Display
Follow these steps to set up your Apple LED Cinema Display:
1 Remove the protective lm from the display and cables.
2 Insert the power cord into the display, and then insert the AC plug into a grounded
power outlet.
3 Plug the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port on your MacBook to charge
the battery and provide power to your computer.
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Apple LED Cinema Display
MacBook
Grounded
power outlet
Mini
MagSafe USB
DisplayPort
4 Connect the USB cable to your computer to use the display’s built-in iSight camera,
microphone, speaker system, and USB ports.
5 Connect the Mini DisplayPort cable to your computer.
6 Press the power (®) button on your computer to start it up. The display turns on
automatically when you start up your computer.
Setting Up Your MacBook with the Lid Closed
You can close the lid of your MacBook and use just your Apple LED Cinema Display.
Follow the setup instructions on the previous page and make sure the MagSafe
connector from the display is plugged into the MagSafe power port on your MacBook.
To use your Apple LED Cinema Display with your MacBook lid closed:
1 Connect an external USB keyboard and mouse to a USB port on your display, or use the
Bluetooth® Setup Assistant to set up a wireless keyboard and mouse.
2 Make sure your MacBook is turned on.
3 Close the lid on your MacBook to put it to sleep.
4 Wait a few seconds, and then press any key on the external keyboard or click the
mouse to wake your MacBook.
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Using Your Display
Your Apple LED Cinema Display has a built-in iSight camera, microphone, and speaker
system. The USB connection between the display and your computer is required for
these features.
Microphone
Speaker system
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Built-in
iSight camera
Using the Built-in iSight Camera and Microphone
You can use the built-in iSight camera and microphone to capture still images, video,
and sound using applications such as iChat, iMovie, and Photo Booth.
To set up the camera and microphone with iChat:
1 Click the iChat icon in the Dock to open the iChat application.
2 Choose iChat > Preferences, and then click Audio/Video.
3 Choose Display iSight from the Camera pop-up menu.
4 Choose Display Audio from the Microphone pop-up menu.
Setting Up Sound Input and Output
You can listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia les through the speaker
system on your display. You can use the microphone to record sounds, or talk with
friends using iChat. Use Sound preferences to manage sound input and output.
To set up sound input:
1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Sound.
2 Click the Input tab in Sound preferences.
3 Choose Display Audio to input sound through your display’s microphone.
To set up sound output:
1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Sound.
2 Click the Output tab in Sound preferences.
3 Choose Display Audio to hear sound through your display’s speaker system.
If your Mac computer supports sound output through the Mini DisplayPort in addition
to the USB port, you can choose either Mini DisplayPort or USB Audio for audio output.
These sound settings are used whenever your computer is connected to your display.
They remain in eect until you change them.
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Setting Up Your Apple LED Cinema Display as an Additional Display
When you leave the lid on your MacBook open, you can mirror the same desktop
image on both displays or use the additional display as an extension of your desktop.
Use Displays preferences to set up video mirroring or extended desktop.
To set up video mirroring or extended desktop:
1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Displays.
2 Click the Arrangement tab and follow the onscreen instructions.
Adjusting the Resolution, Brightness, and Color
Your Apple LED Cinema Display can automatically adjust the screen brightness for
current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor. You can turn auto-
brightness on or o in Displays preferences.
To change the resolution or brightness:
1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Displays.
2 Choose a resolution or drag the Brightness slider.
You can also use the brightness keys on an external Apple Keyboard to increase ( ) or
decrease ( ) the brightness of your display.
To change the display color prole or calibrate your display:
1 Click the Color tab in Displays preferences.
2 Choose a display color prole, or click Calibrate to open the Display Calibrator Assistant.
For more information about calibrating your display, choose Help > Mac Help in the
menu bar and search for “calibrate.”
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Using the USB Ports and Security Slot
Your Apple LED Cinema Display has three powered USB ports on the back. Use these
ports to connect a mouse, keyboard, iPhone, iPod, or other USB peripheral.
Important: You can use these USB ports to charge your iPhone or iPod, even when
your display isn’t connected to a computer. If you use one of these ports to sync
information between your computer and an iPhone or iPod, make sure the display’s
USB cable is connected to your computer.
USB ports
Security slot
To secure your display, attach a locking cable to the security slot.
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Using a VESA Mounting Solution with Your Display
You can attach your display to an alternative mounting solution, using the VESA Mount
Adapter Kit available from the Apple Online Store at www.apple.com/store. Use the
kit to attach your display to any available VESA-compatible mounting solution. Simply
follow the instructions included with the kit.
Care and Safety
Before you lift or reposition your display, you may need to disconnect the cables and
power cord. Use correct lifting techniques when positioning the display. When lifting or
carrying the display, hold it by the edges. Don’t lift the display by the stand or the cord.
To clean the screen on your display:
1 Disconnect the power cord.
2 Use the cloth that came with your display, or another soft, dry cloth, to wipe dust from
the screen.
WARNING: Don’t clean the screen with a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a
cleaner intended for use with a screen or display. Never spray cleaner directly on the
screen. It may drip inside the display and cause damage.
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Don’t operate your display in areas with signicant amounts of airborne dust, or smoke
from cigarettes, cigars, ashtrays, stoves, or replaces, or near an ultrasonic humidier
using unltered tap water. Tiny airborne particles produced by smoking, cooking,
burning, or using an ultrasonic humidier with unltered water may, in rare instances,
enter the ventilation openings of your display and, under certain conditions, result in a
slight haze on the inside surface of the glass panel that covers the display.
Follow these safety guidelines for using your display:
 The only way to completely disconnect power is to unplug the power cord. Be sure to
pull the plug, not the cord.
 Disconnect power immediately if the power cord is frayed or damaged, if you spill
something on the display, or if the display falls or is damaged in some other way.
WARNING: Use only the power cord that came with your display. The power cord has
a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that has a third grounding pin) that ts only a
grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the
outlet is not grounded, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a
properly grounded outlet.
WARNING: Your display is a high-voltage component and should not be opened for
any reason, even when it’s unplugged. If your display needs service, see “Learning
More, Service, and Support” on page 17.
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Ergonomics
Here are some guidelines for adjusting your display to reduce glare and to
accommodate your physical size and shape.
 Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level
when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is
up to you, although most people tend to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm).
 Position the display by tilting it up or down to minimize glare and reections from
overhead lights and nearby windows.
Shoulders
relaxed
Forearms and
hands in a
straight line
Screen positioned to
Forearms level
avoid reflected glare
or tilted slightly
Lower back
supported
Feet flat on the floor
or on a footrest
Thighs tilted
slightly
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Top of the screen at or
18–28 in. (45–70 cm)
slightly below eye level
(You may need to adjust
the height of your display
by raising or lowering
your work surface)
Clearance under
work surface
For more information about health, safety, and maintenance, go to the Apple
ergonomic website at www.apple.com/about/ergonomics.
Troubleshooting Your Display
Before performing any of these steps, make sure your computer is turned on, the
display is plugged into an outlet, all the cables are connected properly to your
computer and display, and your computer is not in sleep mode.
If the screen doesn’t have an image:
 Check the cables and connectors again to make sure they are connected properly to
your computer and the display.
 Make sure your computer is turned on and is not in sleep mode. If the lid on your
MacBook is closed, use the external keyboard or mouse to wake the MacBook from
sleep.
 Unplug the display’s power cord from the grounded power outlet, wait a few
minutes, then plug it in again.
 Reset the PRAM by restarting your computer while holding down the Command (x),
Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time.
If the screen is dim:
 Make sure the display brightness is set properly. Choose Apple () > System
Preferences and click Displays. Drag the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness.
 If the colors on the display are too saturated or not correct, you may need to calibrate
your display. Open Displays preferences, click the Color tab, click Calibrate, and follow
the instructions.
If your MacBook isn’t charging:
Make sure the MagSafe connector from your display is seated properly in the MagSafe
power port on your MacBook.
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If the built-in iSight camera, microphone, speaker system, or USB ports on the
display aren’t working:
Make sure the USB cable from the display is rmly plugged into the USB port on your
computer. The display’s camera, microphone, speaker system, and USB ports work only
when this cable is connected to your computer.
More Troubleshooting Information
You can nd more troubleshooting information on the Displays support website at:
www.apple.com/support/displays
Learning More, Service, and Support
You can nd more information about your display on the Apple website and in
Mac Help.
To learn about See
Using your display Mac Help and search for “displays.”
Display service, support,
The Displays Support site at www.apple.com/support/displays.
discussions, troubleshooting,
and software downloads
The latest information about
The Apple Display site at www.apple.com/displays.
displays
Registering your display The Apple Product Registration site at www.apple.com/register.
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Specications
 Model number: A1316
 Resolution: 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz
 Ports: Three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the back
 Camera and microphone: Built-in iSight camera with microphone
 Speakers: Built-in 2.1 speakers with 49 W output
Dimensions:
 Weight: 23.5 lb. (10.7 kg)
 Height: 19.2 inches (488.1 mm)
 Width: 25.65 inches (651.7 mm)
 Depth (with stand): 8.2 inches (208.13 mm)
 Viewable: 27 inches (685.8 mm) diagonal
Operating environment:
 Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
 Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (noncondensing)
 Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters)
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