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Learning the basics – Apple Power Macintosh 5400 series User Manual

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Learning the basics

If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the
easy-to-use program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you
the basic skills you need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow
these steps:

1

Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk.

Hold the mouse as shown, with the cable pointing away from you. Rest the
heel of your palm on the desk and grasp the sides of the mouse between your
thumb and fingers. Use your wrist and fingers to slide the mouse around with
the index finger resting on the mouse button. Don’t press the mouse button
(under your index finger). Notice that the arrow (8) on the screen moves in
the same direction that you move the mouse.

If the arrow doesn’t move, make sure that the cables connecting the mouse
and keyboard are secure and that your mouse is positioned as shown in
the illustration.

Note: If your computer came with a PC Compatibility Card installed, you
may have a two-button mouse instead of the one shown in the illustration.

2

Move the tip of the arrow (

8

) to the question mark (

h

) in the upper-right portion of

the screen.

If you run out of room on your mouse pad or desk while moving the mouse,
pick up the mouse and place it where there’s more room. (The arrow on the
screen moves only when the mouse is in contact with the mouse pad or desk.)

Mouse button

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Getting Started