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mWherever you’re working, take a moment to think about whether you feel comfortable, and change position if necessary.

mOccasionally rest your eyes. From time to time focus your eyes on a distant object, and blink often while you work.

mSome computer users may develop discomfort in their arms, wrists, or hands if they do intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your arms, wrists, or hands, consult your health specialist.

Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook 33

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Macintosh User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Chapter Choose a commandWorking on the Desktop Arranging your work space and equipmentOpen a document Change a document Save your work so far ContentsMake more changes Quit a program Change the name of an icon Use the TrashPart Setting Up Your ProgramsUsing Disks 141 139Specifying which items you want opened at startup 146Controlling background printing Working with fonts Printing the contents of a window or the desktop184 Other ways to use the LaserWriter Font UtilityChanging your password Connecting to a shared disk196 Access privilege strategies Using access privilegesSetting Scsi ID numbers 214240 Shift-clickMoving, copying, and renaming an icon Making a window the active windowAppendix C Map Using Caps Lock Typing special characters and symbolsInitializing a disk in MS-DOS format Xiv Radio and television interferenceWelcome to Macintosh How to Use This BookPage Setting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Plug in the power adapter Setting up the computerPower adapter port Setting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Slide the latch to the right and lift up the display Open the displayTurn on the computer Power buttonContrast control Brightness control Trouble?What to do next Speaker Elevation feet Printer port Reset button´ Interrupt button Microphone optionalBacking up your hard disk Why back up?What you need Make the copy Insert a high-density floppy disk into the disk drive Click the appropriate choice, as followsInsert metal end first If something happens to your hard disk To turn the PowerBook off Turning the PowerBook on and offConserve power when you won’t be using it for several hours OffSleep To put the PowerBook to sleepAutomatic sleep When the PowerBook is on, you can do your work To turn the PowerBook onOn/off summary Trash icon An icon near the lower-right corner representing the TrashRestarting a computer that’s already on Press and release the reset buttonChoose Restart from the Special menu Restart from a floppy disk Hold down the power button for 5 secondsLearning the basics Adjust the screen brightness and contrast controlsBefore you begin Take the Macintosh Basics tour firstStarting the tour from the hard disk Finding the tourContinues Now your screen should look like the following illustration HhhHh h h After a moment, your screen should look like this Starting the tour from a floppy diskHh h h Do not use the computer in or near water ± WarningDo not drop or jar the computer Do not touch the screen with any sharp or pointed objects Do not use the computer in wet or dusty environmentsHealth concerns associated with computer use Repetitive stress injuries Chair Arranging your work space and equipmentKeyboard and trackball Change hand positions often to avoid fatigueBuilt-in display MouseGeneral suggestions Page Working on the Desktop Point Use the trackballClick Press Drag Telling the Macintosh to do something involves two steps Choose a commandClick the startup hard disk icon to select it Open an iconDots, indicating that it has been opened Look at the contents of a window Continues Active window Make a window larger or smallerSize box Working on the Desktop Click the zoom box again Click the zoom box near the right end of the title barZoom box Move the hidden contents of a window into view Scroll arrow Horizontal scroll barClick the close box Close a windowScroll box Close boxPoint to the title bar of the active Macintosh HD window Move a windowTitle bar Icons represent containers What’s on the desktop?Working on the Desktop Menus offer you choices Windows let you see what’s inside containersWindows let you see what’s inside all these containers MemoArrow keys Modifier keysModifier keys Page Why it’s important to save your work, and how to save it How to switch between programsMake sure that your computer is on Open the Macintosh HD icon Open a programOpen the TeachText icon TeachText menusSave your work Create a documentYou will be changing this text later in this chapter Choose Save from the File menuType Opening Lines Switch programsClick Save Here is another way to make a program active Hh hClose the Opening Lines window Close a documentNext step describes a different way to open an icon Open a documentBecause most Macintosh programs work in similar ways Now you’re ready to change the text Change a documentWith people selected, type the words human beings Click the trackball button onceNow you’ll rearrange some text Save regularly, and save often Save your work so farTaking a shortcut Make more changesWith each other selected, type one another Hh hWith togetherness selected, type brotherhood Quit a programClick the Opening Lines icon to select it Make a copy of a documentTo use memory Quitting a program Prompts you to save your workChoose Duplicate from the File menu Change the name of an iconPress the Return key Use the TrashPressing Return saves the new name Choose Empty Trash from the Special menu Open the Trash iconClick OK Close the Trash window by clicking its close boxWorking With Disks Double-sided 800K disk Insert a floppy diskSecond hole Working With DisksFloppy disks and hard disks Read the message on your screen Initialize a diskAnother dialog box appears Third dialog box appears Click EraseType Practice Copy the contents of a disk Close all the windows on the Macintosh desktop Open the Practice folder iconTake a floppy disk out of its drive Protect the contents of a disk Lock the program disk On your own Install your programsLook for a System Folder in the program folder Throw away extra System FoldersLearning More About Your Computer Open the PowerBook control panel Open the Battery desk accessoryTo open the PowerBook control panel Choose Control Panels from the Apple K menuUse Balloon Help Open the PowerBook iconTurn on Balloon Help Many Macintosh programs also have Balloon HelpClick your hard disk icon to select it Turn off Balloon HelpPoint to the File menu Use Part III of this book Start learning how to use your application programsAt this point, you could Page Reminder Back up Reinstalling system softwareInstalling programs without a floppy disk drive Installing your programsSetting Up Your Programs Press the Return key on your keyboard to continue Installing system software from floppy disksInsert the remaining disks as the computer prompts you Checking for computer virusesIf you give information to other computer users on disks Finding out what programs are openOpen programs Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Switching programsPreferred size must always be larger than Minimum size Close the Info windowStoring items in the Scrapbook Using the ScrapbookCopying items from the Scrapbook Deleting items from the ScrapbookRemember a few precautions if you use a RAM disk Using a RAM diskCreating a RAM disk Resizing or removing a RAM disk Erasing a RAM diskDrag the items you want to the RAM disk icon Drag the slider to 0% if you want to remove the RAM diskUsing the Battery desk accessory Monitoring the battery charge level101 Battery desk accessory appears Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should do What you should knowRecharging with the power adapter Recharging the batteryPlug in the power adapter as shown Power adapter port Power ManagementPower Management Recharging with a recharger To recharge a battery, follow these stepsPlace the battery in the recharger as shown Removing or replacing the batteryDoor is physically attached to the battery Battery Hours BatteriesReplacement batteries come with a door attached Maximizing battery life Maximizing work time Ways to conserve battery powerKeep virtual memory turned off in the Memory control panel Close the PowerBook control panel Adjusting the battery conservation settingsEasiest approach Your computer’s printer or modem port is in useDon’t sleep when plugged Using the battery conservation optionsMore about automatic sleep System Hard diskTo turn processor cycling back on, click Allow cycling Processor cyclingInitializing a hard disk Preparing a new disk for useClick Initialize Click Init to initialize the hard disk Using DisksName Third message asks you to name the disk Initializing a floppy diskType a name for the disk Designating a startup disk Erasing a floppy diskClick the icon of the disk you want to erase Scanning order for startup disks Protecting the information on a diskLocking a floppy disk Internal hard diskLocking a file Backing up your files PowerBook 145B Backup program opens Using PowerBook 145B Backup for the first timeClick the appropriate button Hh h Using PowerBook 145B Backup to update your backup copyInsert the disk into the floppy disk drive Unlock the disk labeledClick the Continue button Restoring the information on your hard disk Locate the PowerBook 145B Restore iconMake sure your Macintosh is off A moment you’ll see this screen Open the PowerBook 145B Restore icon by double- clicking itRespond to any messages you see on the screen Make sure you insert disks in the correct orderRestoring your System Folder If you can’t save files on a floppy diskIf you can’t eject a floppy disk Ejecting a diskAll three methods also work with CD-ROM discs Disk is ejected and its icon disappears from the desktopHard disk precautions Testing and repairing disksCaring for disks If a hard disk icon doesn’t appearUsing Disk First Aid Click Open For assistance if necessary Testing a hard diskHard disk’s Scsi ID numberStraightening up your files Creating and naming folders Using folders to organize your filesChoose New Folder from the File menu Type a name for the folder and press ReturnDisk named above it Desktop, including other disks Its contentsName for your Creating an alias Making items easier to findUses for aliases Choose Make Alias from the File menuMoving an item to the desktop Installing an item in the Apple menuLocating the original of an alias Click the Find Original buttonFinding an item by name Finding an itemChoose Find from the File menu Click the Find buttonSearch Type text or set Finding an item using other criteriaDate here One at a time List view Indentation means that an item Outline Location for the searchFinding items that meet two criteria Ways to use the Find commandItems found are shown highlighted in an outline view Creating a template or stationery HhhhGet Info command displays information about a selected item Using the Info windowGetting information about your files File’s Info window View menuAssigning a label to a file Using the View menuType of list displayed is underlined On floppy disks Tips on transferring filesOn another hard disk 145 Adapting Your Computer to Your Own UseInstalling files in the System Folder Installing an item in the Apple menuSpecifying which items you want opened at startup To have a program or a document open automatically whenMacintosh Removing files from the System FolderDesktop Changing the items in the Label menu Setting the time and dateNumber Choose Alarm Clock from the Apple K menuChanging time and date formats Turning the alarm offDialog box that appears, make the changes you want Changing the date formatClick OK to close the control panel Make the changes you want Changing the time formatMake the changes that you want Close the control panel Type the currency symbol here To place the currencyClick the double-clicking speed you want Adjusting the way the trackball or mouse worksDown, click the button for the rate you want For the delay you wantButton, the keys don’t repeat at all Keyboard layout you want to useMaking keyboard shortcuts easier to type Adjusting the keyboard for very slow typingModifier Sticky Keys Key has beenClick the button for the blinking rate you want Adjusting the blinking of a menu itemChanging the way the contents of windows appear Select the picture you want to use for the icon Changing an iconYou can turn off this warning in the Trash’s Info box Turning off the Empty Trash warningChecking memory use Managing memoryMaking the most of your memory Remember the following tips on memory managementAdjusting the disk cache Macintosh HD Using hard disk space as memoryTotal memory includes Virtual memoryTurning on 32-bit addressing Drag the slider up or down to set the volume Setting the beep soundClick the beep sound that you want your computer to use Close the Sound control panelRemoving a sound Installing a soundYour computer Recording soundsType a name for the sound, and click OK Changing the background patternContinues To save the new pattern, double-click the sample pattern Magnifying the screen imageTo turn CloseView on or off, press x-Option-O On or off Choosing a printer Before you print173 If your printer is connected over a network If your printer is connected directly to your computerClose the Chooser window PrintingClick the icon of the printer you want to use Choose Chooser from the Apple K menuClose the Chooser Network that has zonesPrinted copy as a Selecting Page Setup optionsPercentage Select enhancements Original’s hsize Updating printer software on networked computers Easy Install dialog box appearsMake sure that the hard disk indicated is the correct one Choose Print from the File menu Printing your workPrinter software available Paper-feedPrinting the contents of a window or the desktop Check the cable connections to the printer Solutions to common printing problemsMake sure that the printer is turned on and warmed up Controlling background printing Outline fonts and bitmap fonts Working with fontsInstalling fonts Transferring fonts to a LaserWriter printer Removing fontsLocate and open the LaserWriter Font Utility icon Click Done Choose Download Fonts from the File menuPrinter or its hard disk To the printerOther ways to use the LaserWriter Font Utility Finding out about available fontsInitializing a hard disk attached to a printer Click InitializeTurning the printer’s start page on or off Restarting a LaserWriter printerType a name for the log, and then click Save Transferring a PostScript file to a LaserWriter189 What networking offersUsing Your Computer on a Network Setting up your computer on a networkTurning on AppleTalk Connecting to a networkPrinter port Icon Naming your computer and its owner Close the Sharing Setup control panelAppleShare icon Connecting to a shared diskClick OK Click Guest or Registered User Click the name of the computer you want to useCapitalization does not need to match You are notClick the name of a shared disk to select it Disconnecting from a shared diskIcon of the shared disk appears on your desktop Connecting automatically when you start up Connecting quickly to a shared diskConnect to a shared disk TheseWorking with files and folders on other computers Changing your passwordCreating a new folder on another computer Click OK Close the ChooserBullet appears for each letter you type Your passwordClick OK Click OK in the dialog box that appears Click here to changeGiving folder ownership to someone else Sharing your own filesHow file sharing works User or group that you named assumes ownership immediatelyTurning file sharing on Turning on guest accessSection labeled File Sharing, click the Start button Open the Guest iconClose the window and click Save in the box that appears Selecting a folder or disk to shareAny shared folder or disk can be made private again Taking back a shared folder or diskType the name of a person you want to register Naming a registered userTo register more users, repeat steps 2 Type a password in the User Password box, then press Tab Setting a registered user’s passwordNaming a group of users Close the window, and then click Save in the dialog boxDrag user icons to the new group icon Seeing who’s in a groupTo see the names of all group members, open the group icon You don’t need to include the Guest icon in any groupClose the window and click Save in the dialog box Selecting a user or group to share a folder or diskTo deny access to guests, open the Guest icon Removing a user or group from your list of registered users Removing a user from a groupTurning file sharing off Giving away ownership of a folder or disk on your computerSection labeled File Sharing, click the Stop button Monitoring file-sharing activityTo turn file sharing off immediately, type the number Gaining access to your computer from another computer Disconnecting someone who is connected to your computerOpen the owner icon the one with the bold outline Understanding access privileges Using access privilegesThere are three types of access to shared items Setting access privileges to folders and disksSee Files allows people to see, open, and copy files Select a folder or disk Choose Sharing from the File menuChoose a registered user or group to share the item with Access privilege strategiesTo prevent the folder from being changed, place an Using Your Computer on a Network Folder Using Your Computer on a Network Checking your access privilegesWorking with privileges that others have set Plain tab indicates that you can open and use the folderLinking to a program on another computer Linking programsYou can only link to programs that are shared Select the program you want to link toAllowing other people to link to your programs Disconnecting a program linkTwo programs are now linked Then you make a program available for linking by sharing itSelecting a program for linking Turning program linking onOpen the program If the box is dimmed, the program does not support linkingNaming specific users to link to your programs Allowing guests to link to your programsScsi port on Macintosh PowerBook computers looks like this Using Scsi devicesScsi port Scsi port icon 223 Setting Scsi ID numbers Installing softwareExpanding Your Computer System ID number indicator ID number switch Small hole gives you access to the ID number switchMake sure the Scsi device is turned off Check the ID numbers of all the devices you want to connectIf you are attaching one Scsi device Checking that the Scsi chain is properly terminatedIf you are attaching more than one Scsi device Illustration shows where to add cable terminators Connecting cablesRepeat for each additional device you want to connect TerminatorConnect the modem to a power source and to the phone line Connecting a modemSee the documentation that came with the modem External modem is ready to useConnecting a mouse or other ADB device Connecting a printerDecide where you want to place the microphone Connecting a microphoneSound output devices Open the door covering the back panel of your computerAdding memory to your computer Do not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you Traveling with the PowerBook233 Short-term storage up to 2 weeks Storing the PowerBookStore the computer in a cool, dry place If the PowerBook malfunctions or is damaged Service and supportPlug in the power adapter or use the recharger Long-term storage more than 2 weeksApple Computer, Inc Apple Canada, Inc Customer Relations How to get helpMariani Avenue CanadaMacintosh user groups For more information about Macintosh computersTechnical information Apple Technical LibraryAssistance for hardware and software developers ApdaShift-click Double-clickWorking with icons Selecting iconsOpening an icon Working with windowsMoving, copying, and renaming an icon Making a window the active windowOpening higher-level folder windows Scrolling through the contents of a windowWorking with menus Using the outline form in list viewsMenu bar you From hereChoosing an item from a submenu Choosing an item from a menuTo choose an item in a submenu Selects the next item in the direction of the arrow KeyActionPowerBook TroubleshootingComputer just stopped Battery is draining too fast PowerBattery can’t be recharged Screen looks blurred or out of focus ScreenScsi devices MemorySee for more information about working with Scsi devices Disk drives and disksHard disk keeps stopping and starting again You can’t delete a file on a floppy disk Printers ModemsPrinter may be turned off. Turn it on Network printer keeps restarting Networks You can’t open a shared disk or folder Application programsMessage says that a program could not be found 259 Outlined buttonTo turn Caps Lock on or off, press the Caps Lock key Using Caps LockAppendix a Keyboard and Character Sets Available CharactersOption-c Insert a blank disk into your floppy disk drive Initializing a disk in MS-DOS format263 Choose Quit from the File menu Type a name for the disk, and then click OKAppendix B Exchanging Disks and Files With MS-DOS Computers Menus Converting files to and from MS-DOS formatDirectory Title or diskClick Translate Pull down the translation menu you wantOther file-conversion options Dimmed when thisItem is checked 269 Setting your locationClick the Set button Comparing locationsYour current location is indicated by a blinking cross Finding a location Adding a location Adding or removing a locationChanging or removing a location Click the Add City buttonPage Amplifiers About This Macintosh command 161, 164 Accent marks, typingPulling down Apple Technical Library Apple II ProDOS file format 263Battery Conservation settings 87, 109-112, 248 PowerBook 145B Restore program 8, 119Application menu Arrow keys 53, 244Control panels Safety instructions248 Beep sound Blinking rate Delete key 57, 259 deleting Files without a floppy disk drive 92 iconsDesktop Dragging an object onErgonomics. See comfort tips error messages Adjusting speed of 154 icons 62, 96 selecting text byConverting to and from stationery Extras folder209 Changing your password 197-198 Sharing command 199, 201-202, 206, 209Backing up 8-12 Closing 60 Program versus document 51-52 RAM diskAliases for FinderFont menu Fonts 186-188Installing programs on 78-79, 82-83, 92 Overview 51 PasswordsFolder ownership Caring forInstalling Adjusting blinking of 157 positioningKey Caps desk accessory 186, 260-261 kilobyte K Types of 50-52 ID numbers. See Scsi ID numbers ImageWriterMacintosh desktop computer, connecting to Background printing with 181 choosing ConnectingSetup options for 176 printing on 178-179 restarting Memory RAM virtual memory addingModems Accessing your own computerMouse control panel 154 moving Icons 135, 240 text 212-213Setup options 176-178, 180 passwords Network administrator 190, 193, 197, 198 Network iconChanging your own 197-198, 212-213 troubleshooting Typing Power adapter port 2 PowerBook 145B Backup program 6System sleep adjustment 110, 111, 248 Hard disk sleep adjustment 110, 111, 248Installing 174 DisconnectingQuit command RAM. See random-access memory RAM RAM disk Installing without a floppy disk drive 92 linkingOpening 56 AddingRegistered user Save As command 133 Save command 57-58, 66, 140 savingSystem Folder items Scroll barsSetting up computer 1-6. See also peripheral devices Connecting 227Scsi icon 223 NetworkSpeakers 7 Special characters, typing Special menu Software drivers 224From floppy disks Startup diskOn program disks On startup disk 83, 91 System failures 247System Folder. See also foldersTranslator files 263 Modems Networks 212, 254, 255, 256-257 passwords Application programs 92, 257-258 batteryAutomatically connecting to a shared disk Undo command 258 unlocking FilesHiding and showing program 96 moving 49-50 Finding lostApple Publishing System