Apple 500 Series manual What’s next?

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What’s next?

You’ve now finished setting up your PowerBook. Continue with one of the following steps:

mIf you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the Basics.”

mIf you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting Help,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, your main source of information when you’re working with the Macintosh.

mIf you have additional equipment to connect to your computer, see Chapter 3, “Connecting Additional Equipment,” for instructions. (If you are a new Macintosh user, you should complete “Learning the Basics” before connecting additional equipment.)

mIf you have application programs that you want to install on your computer, see Chapter 4, “Installing and Using Application Programs,” for instructions. (If you are a new Macintosh user, you should complete “Learning the Basics” before installing application programs.)

IMPORTANT If you need to turn off your computer at any point, read the instructions in “Turning the Computer Off” later in this chapter to learn the correct procedure for turning off your PowerBook.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Index Communications regulation information Vcci statement Trackpad button Getting Started Plugging in the computerWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display Turning on the computer To turn on the computer for the first timeProblems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Reviewing the basics Learned from the tutorialTurning the computer off Putting the computer to sleep Automatic sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on Where to find answers User’sGuideGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Learning useful shortcuts Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appearsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a printer Connecting a modemExternal modem is ready to use Connecting Scsi devices TerminatorUsing your PowerBook as a Scsi disk Connecting your computer as a Scsi diskTurn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power On key Simplifying the connection process Drawing battery power in Scsi disk mode Quitting Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Video port Video adapter Video cable Trouble? Disconnecting an external monitor Working with an external monitorConnecting sound input and output devices Connecting other devices Adding memory to your computerInstalling and Using Application Programs Installing application programsFinding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Backing up your files Hiding and showing windows on the desktopPower Management Power sourcesWhat you should know Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should do Recharging the batteries Removing or replacing the batteries To remove or replace the batteries, follow these stepsPower Management Maximizing the life of batteries Maximizing work timeAppendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer useMusculoskeletal discomfort Chair Eye fatigueArranging your work area and equipment Keyboard and trackpad Mouse Built-in displayExternal monitor Avoiding fatigueWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Important care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Storing the PowerBook Service and supportAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Index Index PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide See Scsi Y, Z Apple Publishing System