Apple 200 Series manual Installing and Using Application Programs, Installing application programs

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Read this chapter for information on

installing and using application

programs on your computer.

4 Installing and Using Application Programs

Installing application programs

Your computer comes with several application programs already on the hard disk. You’ll find these programs in either the Applications folder or the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk.

A program called Software Highlights gives you easy access to the programs in the Applications folder. To launch these programs and get tips on using them, double-click the Software Highlights icon.

You’ll probably want to buy and install additional application programs. Refer to the manuals you receive with your programs for instructions on installing and using them.

In most cases, you install application programs onto your internal hard drive from floppy disks that you receive as part of an application program package. You need to connect an external floppy drive or dock your PowerBook in a Duo Dock before you can install software from a floppy disk. The following illustration shows how to insert a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.

Insert metal end first, label side up.

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Contents User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Power ManagementIndex Communications regulation information Vcci statement Power On button Power adapter port Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display Turning on the computer Problems turning on your computer? Chapter What’s next? Learning the basics Tutorial are highlighted, then release the trackball button Reviewing the basics Turning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’s Guide Where to find answersGetting 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 Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock Connecting Additional Equipment PowerBook Duo MiniDock Connecting a printer PowerBook Duo Floppy AdapterSee the documentation that came with the modem Connecting a modemExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesHDI-30 Scsi Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the power button Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsWorking with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPage Power sources Power ManagementResponding to low-power messages What you should know What you should doRecharging in the computer Recharging the batteryRecharging in a recharger Place the battery in the recharger as shown Recharging in both the computer and a recharger Removing or replacing the batteryReplacement batteries come with a door attached Disposing of dead batteries Replacing the backup batteryReconditioning the battery Following appears Maximizing work time Page Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your work area and equipment Eye fatigueKeyboard and trackball Mouse What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueImportant care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Service and support Storing the PowerBookAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Disk Tools disk 53 display. See also screen Index Index Index Index See Scsi Y, Z Apple Computer, Inc