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    ATI Driver Update 1.4.7: Read Me
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12/10/98
6/3/99
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    Name: ATI Driver Update

    Version: 1.4.7

    Released: December 9, 1998

    Requires:
    A PowerBook G3 Series computer and North American English Mac OS 8.1, 8.5, or 8.5.1

    Description:
    The ATI Driver Update 1.4.7 allows PowerBook G3 Series computers with screen resolution switching capabilities to use additional screen resolutions in Simulscan mode. Simulscan is a mode on PowerBook computers where the same image is displayed on the built-in display as is displayed on an external monitor. Previously, PowerBook G3 Series computers have been able to access only one screen resolution in Simulscan mode.

    Instructions:
    This software consists of a self-mounting Disk Copy compressed image (.smi) file. Download this software to your hard drive and then double-click it to use it.

    ATI Driver Update 1.4.7 can be downloaded from the following:
    http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11172

DISCUSSION

    Important Information About the ATI Driver Update 1.4.7


    What Is the ATI Driver Update 1.4.7?
    Simulscan is a mode on PowerBook computers where the same image is displayed on the built-in display as is displayed on an external monitor. Previously, PowerBook G3 Series computers have been able to access only one screen resolution in Simulscan mode. The ATI Driver Update 1.4.7 allows PowerBook G3 Series computers with screen resolution switching capabilities to use additional screen resolutions in Simulscan mode. With the ATI Driver Update 1.4.7 installed, PowerBook computers with a 14" screen can access screen resolutions of 640x480 and 800x600 in addition to the 1024x768 resolution already available. PowerBook computers with a 12" screen can now use the 640x480 resolution in addition to the 800x600 resolution already available.


    Installation Requirements
    PowerBook G3 Series with North American English Mac OS 8.1 or Mac OS 8.5.

    IMPORTANT: You can only take advantage of this update if you have a PowerBook G3 Series computer which has the ability to switch resolutions on the built-in display. To determine if your PowerBook has this ability, click on the Monitor Resolution module in your Control Strip. If you see more than one option labeled "(built-in)", then you can take advantage of this update.

    Note: Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers should not be confused with Macintosh PowerBook G3 computers. Though the names are similar, there are significant differences. To visually identify which type of computer you have, close the display and inspect the display case. A Macintosh PowerBook G3 has a small, six-color Apple logo on the display case. A Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computer has a large Apple logo on the display case that is not six-colored.


    Installing the ATI Driver Update 1.4.7
    To install the ATI Driver Update 1.4.7, follow these steps.

    1. Drag the ATI Driver Update on top of your closed System Folder. The system will automatically put it in the Extensions folder, where it needs to go.

    2. Restart the computer.

    For additional information, please point your web browser to: ' http://www.apple.com/support '

Document Information
Product Area: Apple General Information
Category: Apple On Line Resources
Sub Category: Apple SW Updates

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