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Apple 145 manual Adjusting the disk cache, Choose Restart from the Special menu

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mReducing the size of the disk cache makes more memory available. (See the disk cache section in this chapter.)

mReducing the amount of memory a program uses may allow you to open more programs at once (see the chapter on setting up your programs).

Adjusting the disk cache

The disk cache is memory set aside to help programs work more quickly and efficiently. But the memory in the disk cache is not available for opening programs or documents. If you often want to open more programs than memory allows, you can set the disk cache to a smaller size.

You set the size of the disk cache in the Memory control panel.

1.Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and open the Memory control panel.

2.Click the up or down arrows next to the Cache Size box.

Arrows adjust cache in preset amounts.

3. Choose Restart from the Special menu.

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Macintosh User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Chapter Working on the DesktopSetting Up Your Programs PartUsing Disks Organizing Your Files Viii Contents 178Finding out about available fonts Other ways to use the LaserWriter Font UtilityUsing access privileges Setting Scsi ID numbers191 197Travel, Storage, and Service 227Shift-Click 234Using Caps Lock Typing special characters and symbols Troubleshooting PowerBook Screen Memory Scsi devicesPrinters Xii Contents Appendix C MapWelcome to Macintosh XiiiXiv Radio and television interference Page Setting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Plug in the power adapter Setting up the computerPower adapter port Setting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Open the display Slide the latch to the right and lift up the displayPower button Turn on the computerTrouble? Contrast control Brightness controlPress the Return key on your keyboard to continue Installing system softwareInsert metal end first Continuing your work What to do next Reset button Your computer at a glanceSpeaker Elevation feet Printer port ´ Interrupt buttonAdjust the screen brightness and contrast controls Learning the basicsBefore you begin Take the Macintosh Basics tour firstFinding the tour Starting the tour from the hard diskSetting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Now your screen should look like the following illustration Page Starting the tour from a floppy disk After a moment, your screen should look like thisSetting Up Your Macintosh PowerBook Turning the PowerBook on and off To turn the PowerBook 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 When you turn on your computer Trash iconRestarting a computer that’s already on Press and release the reset buttonChoose Restart from the Special menu Hold down the power button for 5 seconds Restart from a floppy disk± Warning Do not use the computer in or near waterDo not drop or jar the computer Do not use the computer in wet or dusty environments Do not touch the screen with any sharp or pointed objectsHealth concerns associated with computer use Repetitive stress injuriesArranging your work space and equipment ChairKeyboard and trackball Change hand positions often to avoid fatigueMouse Built-in displayGeneral suggestions Page Working on the Desktop Use the trackball PointClick Press Drag Choose a command Telling the Macintosh to do something involves two stepsClick 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 Horizontal scroll bar Scroll arrowClose a window Click the close boxScroll box Close boxPoint to the title bar of the active Macintosh HD window Move a windowTitle bar What’s on the desktop? Icons represent containersWorking on the Desktop Windows let you see what’s inside containers Menus offer you choicesWindows let you see what’s inside all these containers MemoArrow keys Modifier keysModifier keys Working on the Desktop 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 a program Open the Macintosh HD iconOpen the TeachText icon TeachText menusCreate a document Save your workYou 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 Close a document Close the Opening Lines windowNext step describes a different way to open an icon Open a documentBecause most Macintosh programs work in similar ways Change a document Now you’re ready to change the textClick the trackball button once With people selected, type the words human beingsNow you’ll rearrange some text Save your work so far Save regularly, and save oftenMake more changes Taking a shortcutWith each other selected, type one another Quit a program With togetherness selected, type brotherhoodMake a copy of a document Click the Opening Lines icon to select itTo use memory Quitting a program Prompts you to save your workChange the name of an icon Choose Duplicate from the File menuPress the Return key Use the TrashPressing Return saves the new name Open the Trash icon Choose Empty Trash from the Special menuClick OK Close the Trash window by clicking its close boxWorking With Disks Insert a floppy disk Double-sided 800K 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 Open the Practice folder icon Close all the windows on the Macintosh desktopTake a floppy disk out of its drive Protect the contents of a disk On your own Install your programs Lock the program diskThrow away extra System Folders Look for a System Folder in the program folderPage Learning More About Your Computer Open the Battery desk accessory Open the PowerBook control panelTo open the PowerBook control panel Choose Control Panels from the Apple K menuOpen the PowerBook icon Use Balloon HelpTurn 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 Setting Up Your Programs Before you install Installing system softwareBefore you install, reinstall, or update system software Installer program opens automaticallyEasy Install dialog box appears Restart your MacintoshEasy Install dialog box appears Installing customized system softwareClick the Customize button Click Install Starting up with a floppy diskInstalling your programs Installing programs without a floppy disk driveChecking for computer viruses Switching programs Finding out what programs are openHiding and showing windows on the desktop Open programsClose the Info window Preferred size must always be larger than Minimum sizeUsing the Scrapbook Storing items in the ScrapbookCopying items from the Scrapbook Deleting items from the ScrapbookUsing a RAM disk Remember a few precautions if you use a RAM diskCreating a RAM disk Click the On button below the words RAM diskErasing a RAM disk Resizing or removing a RAM diskDrag the items you want to the RAM disk icon Drag the slider to 0% if you want to remove the RAM diskMaking a RAM disk the startup disk Page Using the Battery desk accessory Monitoring the battery charge level101 Responding to low-power messages Battery desk accessory appearsWhat you should do What you should knowRecharging the battery Recharging with the power adapterPlug in the power adapter as shown Power adapter port Power ManagementPower Management To recharge a battery, follow these steps Recharging with a rechargerRemoving or replacing the battery Place the battery in the recharger as shownDoor 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 Adjusting the battery conservation settings Close the PowerBook control panelEasiest approach Your computer’s printer or modem port is in useUsing the battery conservation options Don’t sleep when pluggedMore about automatic sleep System Hard diskProcessor cycling To turn processor cycling back on, click Allow cyclingPreparing a new disk for use Initializing a hard diskClick Initialize Click Init to initialize the hard disk Using DisksHard disk’s Scsi ID number Hard disk’s name 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 Protecting the information on a disk Scanning order for startup disksLocking a floppy disk Internal hard diskLocking a file If you can’t save files on a floppy disk Backing up your filesEjecting a disk If you can’t eject a floppy diskAll three methods also work with CD-ROM discs Disk is ejected and its icon disappears from the desktopTesting and repairing disks Hard disk precautionsCaring for disks If a hard disk icon doesn’t appearUsing Disk First Aid Click Open Testing a hard disk For assistance if necessaryStraightening up your files Using folders to organize your files Creating and naming foldersChoose New Folder from the File menu Type a name for the folder and press ReturnFiling documents when you save them Making items easier to find Creating an aliasUses for aliases Choose Make Alias from the File menuInstalling an item in the Apple menu Moving an item to the desktopLocating the original of an alias Click the Find Original buttonFinding an item Finding an item by nameChoose Find from the File menu Click the Find buttonFinding an item using other criteria Search Type text or setDate here One at a time Pop-up menuLocation for the search Folders Organizing Your FilesFinding items that meet two criteria Ways to use the Find commandItems found are shown highlighted in an outline view Creating a template or stationery Using the Info window Get Info command displays information about a selected itemGetting 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 Page Adapting Your Computer to Your Own Use 139Installing an item in the Apple menu Installing files in the System FolderSpecifying which items you want opened at startup To have a program or a document open automatically whenRemoving files from the System Folder Setting the time and date Changing the items in the Label menuSetting a time for the Alarm Clock to go off Choose Alarm Clock from the Apple K menuClick the close box to close the Alarm Clock Turning the alarm offChanging time and date formats Dialog box that appears, make the changes you want Changing the date formatClick OK to close the control panel Changing the time format Make the changes you wantType the currency symbol here Make the changes that you want Close the control panelAdjusting the way the trackball or mouse works Click the double-clicking speed you wantAdjusting the way the keyboard works Close the Keyboard control panelAdjusting the keyboard for very slow typing Making keyboard shortcuts easier to typeModifier Sticky Keys Key has beenAdjusting the blinking of a menu item Click the button for the blinking rate you wantChanging the way the contents of windows appear Changing an icon Select the picture you want to use for the iconTurning off the Empty Trash warning You can turn off this warning in the Trash’s Info boxManaging memory Checking memory useMaking the most of your memory Remember the following tips on memory managementAdjusting the disk cache Using hard disk space as memory Turning on 32-bit addressing Setting the beep sound Drag the slider up or down to set the volumeClick the beep sound that you want your computer to use Close the Sound control panelInstalling a sound Removing a soundRecording sounds Your computerChanging the background pattern Type a name for the sound, and click OKContinues Magnifying the screen image To save the new pattern, double-click the sample patternChoose Restart from the Special menu Turns CloseView on Inverts screen imageChoosing a printer Before you print167 If your printer is connected directly to your computer If your printer is connected over a networkClose the Chooser window PrintingChoose Chooser from the Apple K menu Click the icon of the printer you want to useClose the Chooser Your computer is connected to aSelecting Page Setup options Printed copy as aPercentage Original’s size To the printed imageUpdating printer software on networked computers Make sure that the hard disk indicated is the correct onePrinting your work Choose Print from the File menuPrinter 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 Click to stop printing Controlling background printingCurrent document Working with fonts Outline fonts and bitmap fontsInstalling fonts Transferring fonts to a LaserWriter printer Removing fontsLocate and open the LaserWriter Font Utility icon Fonts you added are listed in the Font Utility dialog box Choose Download Fonts from the File menuTo the printer Finding out about available fonts Other ways to use the LaserWriter Font UtilityInitializing a hard disk attached to a printer Click InitializeRestarting a LaserWriter printer Turning the printer’s start page on or offTransferring a PostScript file to a LaserWriter Type a name for the log, and then click SaveWhat networking offers 183Setting up your computer on a network Using Your Computer on a NetworkTurning on AppleTalk Connecting to a networkPrinter port Icon Close the Sharing Setup control panel Naming your computer and its ownerConnecting to a shared disk AppleShare iconClick OK Click Guest or Registered User Click the name of the computer you want to useCapitalization does not need to match Click 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 Creating a new folder on another computer Changing your passwordClick OK Close the Chooser Bullet appears for each letter you type Click OK Click OK in the dialog box that appearsSharing your own files Giving folder ownership to someone elseHow file sharing works User or group that you named assumes ownership immediatelyTurning on guest access Turning file sharing onSection labeled File Sharing, click the Start button Open the Guest iconSelecting a folder or disk to share Close the window and click Save in the box that appearsTaking back a shared folder or disk Any shared folder or disk can be made private againType the name of a person you want to register Naming a registered userTo register more users, repeat steps 2 Setting a registered user’s password Type a password in the User Password box, then press TabNaming a group of users Close the window, and then click Save in the dialog boxSeeing who’s in a group Drag user icons to the new group iconTo 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 diskRemove the X marks in this row To deny access to guests, open the Guest icon Removing a user from a group Removing a user or group from your list of registered usersGiving away ownership of a folder or disk on your computer Turning file sharing offSection labeled File Sharing, click the Stop button Monitoring file-sharing activityTo turn file sharing off immediately, type the number Disconnecting someone who is connected to your computer Gaining access to your computer from another computerOpen the owner icon the one with the bold outline Using access privileges Understanding access privilegesSetting access privileges to folders and disks There are three types of access to shared itemsSee 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 Checking your access privileges Working with privileges that others have setPlain tab indicates that you can open and use the folder To files in this This folderLinking programs Linking to a program on another computerYou can only link to programs that are shared Select the program you want to link toDisconnecting a program link Allowing other people to link to your programsTwo programs are now linked Then you make a program available for linking by sharing itTurning program linking on Selecting a program for linkingOpen the program If the box is dimmed, the program does not support linkingAllowing guests to link to your programs Naming specific users to link to your programsUsing Your Computer on a Network Scsi port on Macintosh PowerBook computers looks like this Using Scsi devicesScsi port Scsi port icon 217 Setting Scsi ID numbers Installing softwareExpanding Your Computer System Small hole gives you access to the ID number switch ID number indicator 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 Connecting cables Illustration shows where to add cable terminatorsRepeat for each additional device you want to connect TerminatorConnecting a modem Connect the modem to a power source and to the phone lineSee the documentation that came with the modem External modem is ready to useConnecting a printer Connecting a mouse or other ADB deviceConnecting a microphone Decide where you want to place the microphoneSound output devices Open the door covering the back panel of your computerAdding memory to your computer Page Do not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you Traveling with the PowerBook227 Short-term storage up to 2 weeks Storing the PowerBookStore the computer in a cool, dry place Service and support If the PowerBook malfunctions or is damagedPlug in the power adapter or use the recharger Long-term storage more than 2 weeksHow to get help Apple Computer, Inc Apple Canada, Inc Customer RelationsMariani Avenue CanadaPage Page Shift-click Working with iconsSelecting icons Hold down the Shift key while clickingWorking with windows Opening an iconMoving, copying, and renaming an icon Making a window the active windowScrolling through the contents of a window Opening higher-level folder windowsUsing the outline form in list views Working with menusChoosing an item from a submenu Choosing an item from a menuTo choose an item in a submenu Drag to the menu item so that the submenu appears Troubleshooting PowerBookComputer just stopped Power Battery is draining too fastBattery can’t be recharged Screen Screen looks blurred or out of focusMemory Scsi devicesDisk drives and disks See for more information about working with Scsi devicesHard 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 Application programs You can’t open a shared disk or folderMessage says that a program could not be found Outlined button 253To turn Caps Lock on or off, press the Caps Lock key Using Caps LockAppendix a Keyboard and Character Sets Diacritical mark Key combination Option-cPage Initializing a disk in MS-DOS format Locate the Apple File Exchange icon and open itInsert a blank disk into your floppy disk drive 257Type a name for the disk, and then click OK Appendix B Exchanging Disks and Files With MS-DOS ComputersFollow these steps to translate an MS-DOS or ProDOS file Converting files to and from MS-DOS formatDisk name Pull down the translation menu you want Click TranslateOther file-conversion options Page Setting your location 263Comparing locations Click the Set buttonYour current location is indicated by a blinking cross Appendix C MapFinding a location Adding or removing a location Adding a locationChanging or removing a location Click the Add City buttonPage Page About This MacintoshCommand 155, 158 Accent marks, typing Network passwordsSetting RestrictingBattery Conservation settings 83, 109-112, 242 Safety instructionsApplication menu Processor speed Recharging 23, 25, 102-106, 108, 228-229Battery conservation 82-83, 109-112, 242 beep sound Easy Access File sharing 194-195, 197-198, 201, 202Virtual memory 157-158Copy command 96 copying Control panelsCurrency formats, changing Delete key 53, 253 deletingDesktop Dragging an object onDon’t sleep when plugged in option 110 Adjusting speed of 148 icons 58, 94 selecting text byBacking up Adding to System Folder 140-141aliases forChanging your password 191-192 Copying contents of 74-75, 78-79, 119 double-sided 70203 FinderRemoving 141, 178 troubleshooting 174, 249 TrueType Battery consumption and 101, 104 capacity Caring forLocking and unlocking 77, 117 obtaining Folders 47, 126. See also file sharing System FolderInitialize Printer’s Disk command Saving space on11-14 Hard disk icon Failure to appear 121-122openingAdjusting blinking of 151 positioning InstallingKey Caps desk accessory 180, 254-255kilobyte K Background printing with 175 choosing ConnectingMacintosh desktop computer, connecting to VirusesMouse control panel 148 moving Icons 129, 234 text Multiple programsNetwork administrator 184, 187, 191, 192 Network icon 206-207 Checking your access privileges Connecting toNaming Document 53-54, 66-67, 127 a folder An icon 66-67 Network 183-216. See alsoChanging your own 191-192, 206-207troubleshooting Preventing automatic sleep while using 110System sleep adjustment 110, 111, 242 BatteryPower problems Printer Update document Printing 167-182. See also fonts171-172 ProDOS file format 257, 259 program linkingQuit command RAM. See random-access memory RAM RAM disk As startup disk 99, 109Adding Bit addressingConnecting 221 Changing your password 191-92,206-207connecting toMagnifying image on 164-166opening Position of 3 Scroll barsWaking the computer from 10, 17, 18, 110 when to use 18 Speakers 9 Special characters, typing 254-255Special menuFrom floppy disks 22 239Symbols, typing Pointing with 7, 32 pressing with 34 usingSystem Folder Translator files 257Modems Networks 188, 189, 197, 206, 248, 249 Passwords Automatically connecting to a shared diskUndo command 252 unlocking Files Assigning a passwordViews control panel 136, 152 virtual memory Finding lostHiding and showing program 94 moving 45-46 Apple Computer, Inc