Apple Power Macintosh 5400 series - Manual (Page 69)

To use your applications most effectively, follow these guidelines:
m Put only one copy of each application on your hard disk. Having more than
one copy can cause errors.
m Whenever you copy an application disk to your hard disk, be careful not to
copy a System Folder. Always check to see what you’ve copied, and drag
any extra System Folders to the Trash.
m If an application malfunctions consistently, try installing a fresh copy. If
that doesn’t help, find out from the software manufacturer whether your
version of the application is compatible with the system software you’re
using.
For instructions on how to eject floppy disks, see the “Disks” topic area of
Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.
Working with several applications at a time
You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as your
computer’s memory allows.
All open applications are listed in the Application menu at the right end of
the menu bar. The name of the active application (the one you’re using right
now) has a checkmark next to it, and its icon appears in the menu bar.
Finding out which applications are open
If you have several applications and windows open, you can find out which
application is active and which other applications are open by pulling down
the Application menu.
57 Installing and Using Application Programs
A checkmark
indicates the active
program.
The Finder icon
Commands to hide or
display open windows
Open programs