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Apple Macintosh LC User Manual

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If Macintosh files are being translated into MS-DOS files, the names of

translated files are shortened to conform to the naming conventions of MS-

DOS.

10. When all translations are finished, choose Quit from the File menu.

Converting MS-DOS files on a file server: Some file servers can store

information created by Macintosh computers and MS-DOS computers. With the

AppleShare PC Card and its accompanying software, for example, MS-DOS

computers can store and translate files on an AppleShare file server.

Other file-conversion options

Apple File Exchange provides several other options to assist you with file

conversions. The following figure shows the program's File menu, where you

choose these options.

Getting more information about Apple File Exchange options

The Apple File Exchange program contains explanations of the translators it

uses. Choose About the Apple File Exchange from the Apple menu to see the

list of translators, select an item in the list, and then click the About

button for information about that item. (Click the Done button to return to

the program's window.)

Converting Apple II files with Apple File Exchange

You can also translate files to and from the format for the ProDOS operating

system for Apple II computers. Apple File Exchange converts ProDOS files to

and from Macintosh format and MS-DOS format. You can obtain translators for

ProDOS and other operating systems from your authorized Apple dealer.

Appendix D-SPECIAL AIDS FOR USING THE MOUSE, KEYBOARD, AND SCREEN

Macintosh system software includes programs designed to assist users who have

difficulty using the keyboard or the mouse or reading the monitor's screen.

These programs are Easy Access, which provides alternative ways to use the

mouse and keyboard, and CloseView, which magnifies the images displayed on

the screen.

Keyboard and Mouse Assistance with Easy Access

Easy Access is a file that resides in your System Folder. It provides two

features -- Sticky Keys and Mouse Keys. These features assist people who have

difficulty typing with both hands or with manipulating the mouse. They are

also useful to anyone who wants to use the keyboard with one hand or to make

very fine movements of the pointer with better control.

If you have a hard disk with system software installed on it, Easy Access was

included in the installation process. If you start up from floppy disks, you

can install Easy Access by dragging its icon from the System Folder of the

System Startup disk into the System Folder of your other startup disks.

Easier keyboard use with sticky keys

The Sticky Keys feature of Easy Access lets you type combination keystrokes,

consisting of a modifier key and another key, without actually pressing the