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How to use Display Calibration on Mac OS - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>An article on how to use the Display Calibration on the Mac OS. This article includes both Normal and Expert calibration steps.</p><p><br></p><p>1) Open the Apple menu and select <strong>System Preferences</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/455CYT99BVF3/image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/455CYT99BVF3/image1.jpg" alt="Image1.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>2) In System Preferences, open <strong>Display</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/56Z257442NXL/image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/56Z257442NXL/image2.jpg" alt="Image2.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>3) In Display, click on the <strong>Color</strong> tab.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/QG3UORMC7ZEO/image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/QG3UORMC7ZEO/image3.jpg" alt="Image3.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p><strong>Normal Display Calibration</strong></p><p>1) Click on the <strong>Calibrate </strong>button.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/4VJ5AAWVQ97F/image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/4VJ5AAWVQ97F/image4.jpg" alt="Image4.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>2) On the Introduction page for the Display Calibrator Assistant, click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/3CAEIJ0546KP/image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/3CAEIJ0546KP/image5.jpg" alt="Image5.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>3) The first setting you will see is <strong>Select a target white point</strong>, which controls the overall tint of the screen. To manually adjust the slider, uncheck <strong>Use native white point</strong>.</p><p>Going lower will make the tint more yellow while going higher will make the tint more blue. Once you have chosen your white point, click on <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/5Q0PQ51VBZMV/image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/5Q0PQ51VBZMV/image6.jpg" alt="Image6.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>4) Next, you will see the <strong>Administration options</strong>. This will give you to choose if you want to allow any other user to use the calibration you make. If you want to, click on the box to check it. Otherwise, proceed with <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/FAXWVXLXZ175/image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/FAXWVXLXZ175/image7.jpg" alt="Image7.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>5) You will have the option go <strong>Give the profile a name</strong> from here, give it any name you want and <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/AKE2QEF5THVZ/image8.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/AKE2QEF5THVZ/image8.jpg" alt="Image8.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>6) You will now see the <strong>Conclusion </strong>which gives you the profile summary information about the calibration you have put together. When finished, click on <strong>Done</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/05Y7XSJ24UOR/image9.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/05Y7XSJ24UOR/image9.jpg" alt="Image9.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>7) You will return to the previous Display window, the profile you created will now display in the list.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/NTHLJFPBW7W6/image10.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/NTHLJFPBW7W6/image10.jpg" alt="Image10.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p> </p><p><strong>Expert Mode Display Calibration</strong></p><p>1) On the Color tab, hold down the Option key and then click on <strong>Calibrate</strong> to enter the display calibration in Expert Mode.</p><p> </p><p>2) On the <strong>Introduction </strong>page, you will see a box for <strong>Expert mode</strong>. Ensure the box is checked and click <strong>Continue</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/2VGPNHEFB5Y3/image11.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/2VGPNHEFB5Y3/image11.jpg" alt="Image11.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>3) The first setting you can adjust is the <strong>Native gamma</strong> for the native luminance response curve. Follow the instructions on the page and adjust both the vertical bar on the left and the crossbar on the right to adjust the settings.</p><p>This will have to be repeated for five different forms of Native gamma.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/TX8YTEJSBJGQ/image12.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/TX8YTEJSBJGQ/image12.jpg" alt="Image12.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>4) Next is the <strong>Target gamma</strong>, which controls the overall contrast on the screen. You can see a box for <strong>Use native gamma</strong> on this display already checked. If you wish to change this, uncheck the box and move the slider.</p><p>If you slide it lower, the contrast will be brighter, while sliding it higher will darken the contrast.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/4ZV1EU8AWRLA/image13.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/4ZV1EU8AWRLA/image13.jpg" alt="Image13.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>5) You will then <strong>Select a target white point</strong>, where you can change the overall color tint of the screen.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/63AZ4XI38BBG/image14.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/63AZ4XI38BBG/image14.jpg" alt="Image14.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>6) You will next see the <strong>Administrator options</strong>, allowing to choose if other users on the computer can see this calibration and use it.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/HCVFOK6TM9B4/image15.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/HCVFOK6TM9B4/image15.jpg" alt="Image15.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>7) Next you will be able to <strong>Give the profile a name</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/OAMZ7AZHKG9Z/image16.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/OAMZ7AZHKG9Z/image16.jpg" alt="Image16.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>8) Now you will see the <strong>Conclusion</strong> of the calibration with the information shown. Once you are done click on <strong>Done</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/18T9MM20L51W/image17.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/18T9MM20L51W/image17.jpg" alt="Image17.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p> </p><p>9) You will be at the Color tab of the Display settings where you will see the new calibration listed under Display profile. You can select this calibration as needed.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/CEQPZHUACKC6/image18.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/CEQPZHUACKC6/image18.jpg" alt="Image18.jpg"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>
