Apple Duo 270C Learning the basics, Before you begin, Press the Power On key above the keyboard

Learning the basics

The PowerBook comes with a tour and a tutorial to help you start using your computer as quickly as possible.

nThe Macintosh Basics tour teaches the most basic skills you need to master before you can use your computer.

nThe tutorial section of this book (Chapters 2–4) reviews the basic skills taught in the tour, and teaches a few additional skills you’ll find helpful as you become more proficient.

Take the Macintosh Basics tour first.

Before you begin

Make sure your computer is turned on. If the screen is dark, try the following steps in order until you see the Macintosh desktop on your screen.

1.Adjust the screen brightness and contrast controls.

If you see the Macintosh desktop, skip to “Starting the Tour.”

2.Press any key on the keyboard (except Caps Lock).

Pressing a key wakes the computer if it was in sleep (a power- conserving state described later in this chapter). If you see the Macintosh desktop, skip to “Starting the Tour.”

3.Press the Power On key above the keyboard.

Pressing the Power On key turns the computer on if it was off. Continue with “Starting the Tour.”

Chapter 1: Setting Up Your PowerBook Duo 7