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

 

Using Power Macintosh MP–compatible application programs 37

 

About the software included with your computer 39

 

Backing up your files

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part II Communicating With Other Computers

 

 

4 Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone Line

45

 

Types of equipment

46

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choosing and connecting a modem

47

 

 

 

Connecting to an ISDN line

49

 

 

 

 

5 Connecting Your Computer to a Network

51

 

 

Connecting to a LocalTalk network

53

 

 

 

 

Connecting to an Ethernet network

55

 

 

 

 

Configuring your network connection

60

 

 

6 Using an Online Service or the Internet

67

 

 

Connection software

67

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you can do online 69

 

 

 

 

 

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