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PowerWave 604 UserÕs Guide
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Getting Started With
Macª OS
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Your computer uses the MacªOS operating system, which offers a unique combination of
power and ease of use. This chapter offers very basic instructions about how to use the built-
in learning features of Mac OS. It also explains how to shut down your computer properly.
For more detailed information about the Mac OS, refer to
Macintosh System 7.5 For
Dummies
.
Running the Basics tutorial
Mac OS includes a tutorial program called MacªOS Tutorial
that shows you how to use the
fundamental features of the software. If you are brand new to Mac OS, we suggest you
complete the tutorial before you begin working with your computer.
In Mac OS, you use the mouse for tasks such as choosing menu commands or starting
programs. When you move the mouse, the
mouse pointer
(the small arrow on the screen,
sometimes referred to as the
cursor
) moves in the same direction. By placing the tip of the
mouse pointer over an icon and clicking twice quickly (
double-clicking
), you can open a
folder or launch a program.
To run the Basics program:
1.
In the Mac OS desktop, if your hard disk window is not already open,
double-click the icon that represents your hard disk (located in the upper-
right corner of the screen). Be careful to place the mouse pointer over the
icon, not on the words below.
The hard disk icon Òopens,Ó displaying a ÒwindowÓ containing the Þles and folders
stored on the hard disk.
2.
Double-click the folder called MacªOS Tutorial.
The folder opens, displaying the
MacªOS Tutorial Part 1
icon.
3.
Double-click the MacªOS Tutorial Part 1 icon.
The program starts up, displaying an introductory screen.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the tutorial.
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