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Learning the basics
If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the
1Roll the trackball to move the arrow pointer (8) on the screen.
Place your index finger on the trackball and your thumb on the lower trackball button. Don’t press either button yet.
Roll the trackball, watching the arrow on the screen. Notice that the arrow moves in the same direction as you roll the trackball.
You may need to roll the trackball around for a few seconds to “break in” the mechanism so it works smoothly.