Apple BookG4 Computer manual About Mac OS, Dock

About Mac OS X

Apple menu

Use this to change settings, open recently used items, and shut down your computer.

Sheet

Sheets for saving and printing are attached to document windows.

Button

If a button pulses, you can press the Enter or Return key instead of clicking it.

Status Icons

Check the status of System Preferences from the menu bar.

Finder toolbar

Click to open folders, files, and shortcuts to places on your computer.

Window with buttons

Click a button to close the window, minimize it in the Dock, or enlarge it.

Dock

Click an icon in the Dock to open that item or make it active. Some icons in the Dock indicate the status of an application.

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