Using Special Features
As you work with your Macintosh, you can consult your Macintosh User’s Guide for answers to questions that you may have. This section provides information on features that are not covered in the user’s guide.
The following topics are covered here:
nAdjusting the sound
nUsing the
nAdjusting the screen
nDisabling the buttons on the front of your computer
nSaving energy
nInstalling an expansion card
nUsing a RAM disk for temporary storage
nAdvice about using a modem
nStarting up your computer from an external hard disk
Adjusting the sound
Many programs have the Macintosh make sounds when your attention is required or when you’re giving a command or attempting an action that the computer cannot recognize or perform at that time.
There are two ways you can adjust the volume of the sounds that your Macintosh plays: by using the buttons on the front of the computer or by using the Sound control panel.
vNote: If you are playing an audio compact disc or an audio track on a
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