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Apple Power Macintosh 8600 User Manual

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2 Learning to Use Your Computer 23

Learning the basics 24

After you take the tutorial 25

Where to find answers 26

Four simple tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively 27

Turning the computer off 30

3 Installing and Using Software 31

Installing application programs 32

Opening an application program 34

Working with several programs at a time 34

Five tips for using application programs effectively 36

About the software included with your computer 37

Backing up your files 39

Part II Communicating With Other Computers

4 Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone Line 43

Types of equipment 44

Choosing and connecting a modem 45

Connecting to an ISDN line 47

5 Connecting Your Computer to a Network 49

Connecting to a LocalTalk network 51

Connecting to an Ethernet network 53

Configuring your network connection 58

6 Using an Online Service or the Internet 65

Connection software 65

What you can do online 67

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