Apple 8600 appendix Learning to Use Your Computer, Installing and Using Software

2 Learning to Use Your Computer		23
Learning the basics 24
After you take the tutorial	25
Where to find answers	26
Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively 27
Turning the computer off	30

3	Installing and Using Software			31
	Installing application programs		32
	Opening an application program			34
	Working with several programs at a time				34
	Five tips for using application programs effectively						36
	About the software included with your computer 37
	Backing up your files	39
Part II Communicating With Other Computers
4	Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone Line						43
	Types of equipment	44
	Choosing and connecting a modem			45
	Connecting to an ISDN line		47
5	Connecting Your Computer to a Network					49
	Connecting to a LocalTalk network			51
	Connecting to an Ethernet network			53
	Configuring your network connection				58
6	Using an Online Service or the Internet					65
	Connection software	65
	What you can do online 67

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