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Apple I Book G3 manual Mac OS X basics, The Macintosh desktop is your starting place

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Mac OS X basics

Mac OS X basics

The Macintosh desktop is your starting place.

Apple menu Use to change

system settings, open recent items, and restart or shut down your computer. To see the menu, click the apple () in the menu bar.

Window buttons Click the red button to

close the window, the yellow one to minimize it into the Dock, and the green one to resize it.

View buttons Click to see your

files as icons, in lists, or in columns.

Modem status Use this menu to connect to and disconnect from the Internet using a dialup modem.

Toolbar button Click to show or hide the toolbar.

Toolbar icons

Click to navigate quickly to different folders. Your home folder contains your personal documents.

Finder icon Click to open a

Finder window so you can see the files and applications on your computer.

To learn more about Mac OS X:

mSee the Welcome to Mac OS X document in the Documents folder on your hard disk.

Trash

Drag an item here to delete it. Items remain here until you choose Empty Trash from the Finder menu.

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Apple I Book G3 manual Mac OS X basics, The Macintosh desktop is your starting place

Contents

User’s Guide Manuel de l’utilisateur Benutzerhandbuch iBookBrukerhåndbok Brugerhåndbog Käsikirja 2 Your iBook at a glance 4 Mac OS X basics Your iBook at a glance Your computer has these built-in featuresKensington security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft The Macintosh desktop is your starting place Mac OS X basicsApplication Applications are software Application menu Shows the name of theDocument DockThere are lots of ways to customize Mac OS Change the Mac OS to suit your preferencesTo change Finder settings, choose Choose System Preferences fromPress a folder icon to see its contents and open items in it To set up the toolbar thethe toolbar The triangle indicates theBrowse through the next few pages to find out more What you can do with your iBookSend digital photos to friends and family Send email and surf the Net The iBook is your digital hubWatch DVD movies Put 1,000 songs in your pocket Listen to music and burn your own CDsUse iTunes to create a library of music and make your own CDs Listen to music on your computer or on the goConnect iPod using the FireWire cable included with iPod If you have an iPod, you can transfer up to 1,000 songs1. iTunes automatically transfers your music Library to iPod Unplug 2. iPod Browse for a song on iPod and 3. press the Play buttonUse iMovie to edit video from a digital video camera Make your own movie or watch a movie on DVDopens automatically or see the DVD’s special featuresInsert a DVD video disc. DVD Player Use the controller to play the movieIf you know the Internet address, you can go there directly Search the InternetInternet Explorer Return on your keyboardClick the icon in the Dock to Or you can search the Internet with Sherlockopen Sherlock double-click an item inGet more out of the Internet with iTools iTools is a suite of Internet services integrated into Mac OSStore pictures, movies, documents, and other files remotely Anyone can access the files in your Public folderChoose iDisk from the Go menuClick the Mail icon in the Dock 1. to open the Mail application Send and receive emailFollow these steps to create and send a message and click Send click ComposeTo create a new email message Type the email address and aUse AppleWorks for writing, drawing, making presentations, and more Organize, plan, and create using AppleWorksClick the icon in the Dock To get started using AppleWorksto open AppleWorks modify a ready-made documentTo use Software Update, you must have an Keep your iBook’s software up-to-dateClick the icon in the Dock Clickupdate and then click Install Update NowThen click Click the name of a software item to learn more about itLook in Mac Help for more information on using your computer Learn more about using your computerClick Quick Clicks topics for answers to frequently asked questions Click the Finder iconThese Apple Web sites will help you get the most out of your computer If you don’t find the answer to your problem on the following pages Advice and troubleshootingSwitching between Mac OS X and Mac OS m Printing m And moreThen do this If the computer won’t respondIf you see a flashing question mark during startup Then do thisIf the computer won’t turn on or start up If you can’t log into your computerIf you can’t eject a CD or DVD or open the optical drive tray Other problems For detailed instructions, refer to Mac Help see page Install memory and an AirPort CardShut down your computer. Then If necessary, remove the metal clipFlip up the wire bracket and connect and batterycomputer the slotShut down your computer. Then Add additional memoryAirPort Card Release the keyboard by sliding theit out If you already have a memory card installedAirPort Card if necessary the RAM shield, then carefully liftKeyboard and trackpad Work more comfortablyExternal mouse ChairBuilt-in display For more informationSafety and cleaning To clean the case, do the following m you suspect that your computer needs service or repair2 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damagedApple Portable Power Adapter Where’s the fine print?Battery Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information034-2095-A Printed in Taiwan 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved