Monitor Switch is an application for the Macintosh which allows you to switch resolutions on your multisync monitor without the hassle of changing the cable that is connected to the built-in video. It is similar to DPI-on-the-fly and Radius Resolutions, but it is more compatible with other software (it is an application rather than an INIT/CDEV, and it doesn’t patch any traps).
COMPATIBILITY
Monitor Switch currently works on the Centris and Quadra families of computers. It should work on any future Macintoshes with similar built-in video hardware.
GETTING STARTED
Creating monitor files:
You may omit this step if you do not have the proper cables for the various resolutions that you wish to use with your built-in video. For each resolution that you use do the following:
• make sure your computer is off
• connect the proper cable and/or adaptor for the resolution
• power on your computer
• adjust the number of colors/grays in the monitors control panel as desired
• restart your computer
• launch Monitor Switch
• select Save As… from the File menu, picking an appropriate name for the resolution
• select Quit from the File menu
Switching resolutions:
The most convenient way to switch resolutions is to place the monitor files that you created into your Apple Menu Items folder or onto your desktop for easy access. When you open a monitor file, your computer will restart immediately using the resolution saved in that file. If you didn’t create any monitor files, then choose the monitor files for the resolutions that you will use from the folder corresponding to your computer configuration (check the Read Me files in each of the folders if you need help making your selection). Monitor files for additional computer configurations will become available in future releases of Monitor Switch.
DISTRIBUTION
Monitor Switch is shareware. It may distributed freely as long as it has no potential for profit (direct or indirect) by the distributor. Other distribution arrangements must be made with the author in advance. Any distribution of Monitor Switch must include the following files (•) and folders (/):
/ Monitor Switch
• Monitor Switch
• Warning!
• Read Me
• Registration Form
• Version History
/ C650,Q800
/ 1 MB VRAM
• Read Me
• Macintosh Hi-Res Display
• Macintosh 16” Color Display
• Macintosh 21” Color Display
/ Q700
/ 2 MB VRAM
• Read Me
• Macintosh Hi-Res Display
• Macintosh 16” Color Display
• Macintosh 21” Color Display
You can be fairly confident that your copy is not corrupted if the creation and modification dates of all the files are July 13, 1993, 12:00 AM.
REGISTRATION
A nice feature of this software is that you may try it before you buy it. Monitor Switch may be used free of charge for 30 days. If you use it for more than 30 days you must register your copy immediately by sending a check or money order for $20 (US) to the author:
David Suggs
2900 Swisher St., #201
Austin, TX 78705
USA
Be sure to include your full name and your mailing address. If your name and address are printed on your check and you are only purchasing one license, then simply mail the check. Otherwise, you may print the Registration Form file or write your own form. You will receive a registration card which includes your serial number. When you type in your name and serial number by selecting Register from the File menu, you will no longer see the notice indicating that your copy is unregistered.
The $20 registration fee will license one copy of Monitor Switch for use on any one computer at any one time. The copy may be used by any number of people and may be moved from one computer to another as long as there is no possibility of it being used simultaneously on more than one machine.
Thank you for your support.
EARN $ OFF YOUR REGISTRATION
If you create a monitor file for a computer/VRAM configuration that is not included in this release and are the first submit it, you may take $2 off your fee when you register. For each such file, you may subtract $2; however, the registration fee can never be less than $0. All submitted files must be created using Monitor Switch after restarting your computer in the highest number of colors supported at the resolution used (use the Monitors control panel to set the highest number of colors, restart, then use Save As… from Monitor Switch). Name each file according to the monitor type listed under “Options…” in the Monitors control panel.
Convert your submissions to BinHex format and send them by e-mail to blade@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu before you register. Be sure to indicate the type of computer and the amount of VRAM installed. Do not mail your registration form until you receive acknowledgement by e-mail that your files were received.
WARRANTY / LIABILITY
This software is licensed on an “as is” basis. The author provides no warranty of any sort. The user of this software assumes complete responsibility for any direct or indirect damages due to use or misuse of this software.
QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
The fastest way to ask questions and make comments is by sending e-mail to the author. The e-mail address is blade@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu.
If you don’t have e-mail access, direct your questions and comments to the author by mail using the address given in the registration section of this file.
OTHER GREAT SOFTWARE FROM OPTIMUS
Look for Narrow21 in your favorite shareware archive. It makes your built-in video output appear narrower at the 21-inch resolution of 1152x870. This is necessary for monitors such as the E-machines T16II. Unlike the similar software which comes with the T16II, Narrow21 works on any Centris or Quadra.
