Apple Macintosh LC - Manual (Page 82)

MultiFinder's memory requirements
The Macintosh comes with 1 or more megabytes (MB) of random-access memory
(RAM). Although you can use MultiFinder with only 1 MB, that amount of RAM is
usually sufficient to open only one program and one or more desk accessories,
or two programs that are not too complex (and thus do not require a large
amount of memory).
If you have 2 MB of RAM, MultiFinder will be able to run more programs at
once, though you may still encounter some memory limitations if you use
memory-intensive programs.
If the programs you use require more memory in order to run simultaneously
under MultiFinder, you may want to have additional memory added to your
Macintosh. Consult your authorized Apple dealer to have the RAM in your
computer expanded.
See also: • "Checking the Amount of RAM in Your Macintosh" later in
this chapter
Turning MultiFinder on
You turn MultiFinder on with the Set Startup command, which provides several
options when MultiFinder is selected.
1. Choose Set Startup from the Special menu.
The Set Startup dialog box appears.
2. Click the MultiFinder button.
The options in the lower part of the dialog box change when you click
MultiFinder.
3. Click the OK button.
The dialog box disappears.
4. Choose Restart from the Special menu.
MultiFinder takes effect when the Macintosh restarts.
You know that MultiFinder is in effect when you see a small icon at the right
side of the menu bar. This icon tells you which application is active.
Once you have turned on MultiFinder, it goes into effect whenever you start
up the Macintosh. You use Set Startup to specify programs and documents to be
opened at startup as well.
MultiFinder remains in effect until you turn it off (by choosing the Finder
option with the Set Startup command) and restart the computer.
See also: • "Specifying Items to Be Opened at Startup" in Chapter 15
Switching programs or desk accessories with MultiFinder
You switch between open programs or desk accessories simply by clicking the
active-application icon at the right side of the menu bar.