Apple I Book G3 manual Mac OS X basics, Macintosh desktop is your starting place

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Mac OS X basics

The Macintosh desktop is your starting place.

Apple menu Use to change

system settings, open recent items, and restart or shut down your computer. To see the menu, click the apple () in the menu bar.

Window buttons Click the red button to

close the window, the yellow one to minimize it into the Dock, and the green one to resize it.

View buttons Click to see your

files as icons, in lists, or in columns.

Modem status Use this menu to connect to and disconnect from the Internet using a dialup modem.

Toolbar button Click to show or hide the toolbar.

Toolbar icons

Click to navigate quickly to different folders. Your home folder contains your personal documents.

Finder icon Click to open a

Finder window so you can see the files and applications on your computer.

To learn more about Mac OS X:

mSee the Welcome to Mac OS X document in the Documents folder on your hard disk.

Trash

Drag an item here to delete it. Items remain here until you choose Empty Trash from the Finder menu.

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Contents IBook Page Your iBook at a glance Your computer has these built-in featuresUSB Macintosh desktop is your starting place Mac OS X basicsDock There are lots of ways to customize Mac OS Change the Mac OS to suit your preferencesTo set up the toolbar What you can do with your iBook IBook is your Digital hub Listen to music on your computer or on the go If you have an iPod, you can transfer up to 1,000 songs Use iMovie to edit video from a digital video camera Make your own movie or watch a movie on DVDOpens automatically If you know the Internet address, you can go there directly Search InternetOr you can search the Internet with Sherlock Get more out of the Internet with iTools Store pictures, movies, documents, and other files remotely Send and receive email Click Compose Organize, plan, and create using AppleWorks To get started using AppleWorks Keep your iBook’s software up-to-date Then click Learn more about using your computer Software, and accessories Technical information Look in Mac Help Advice and troubleshootingThen do this If the computer won’t respondIf the computer won’t turn on or start up If you can’t log into your computerIf that doesn’t work, contact the device manufacturer Other problemsFor detailed instructions, refer to Mac Help see Install memory and an AirPort CardBattery AirPort Card Add additional memoryIt out Keyboard and trackpad Work more comfortablyExternal mouse ChairBuilt-in display For more informationSafety and cleaning You spill something into the case Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information Where’s the fine print?