Chapter 3 Getting Started With Mac Os; Running The Basics Tutorial - Power Computing PowerCenter MT User Manual

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Your computer uses the Mac OS operating system, which offers a unique combination of
power and ease of use. This chapter offers very basic instructions about how to use the built-
in learning features of Mac OS. It also explains how to shut down your computer properly.
For more detailed information about the Mac OS, refer to the Mac OS manual that came with
your system.

Running the Basics tutorial

Mac OS includes a tutorial program called MacªOS Tutorial that shows you how to use the
fundamental features of the software. If you are brand new to Mac OS, we suggest you
complete the tutorial before you begin working with your computer.
In Mac OS, you use the mouse for tasks such as choosing menu commands or starting
programs. When you move the mouse, the mouse pointer (
sometimes referred to as the cursor) moves in the same direction. By placing the tip of the
mouse pointer over an icon and clicking twice quickly (double-clicking), you can open a
folder or launch a program.
To run the Basics program:
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In the Mac OS desktop, if your hard disk window is not already open,
double-click the icon that represents your hard disk (located in the upper-
right corner of the screen). Be careful to place the mouse pointer over the
icon, not on the words below.
The hard disk icon Òopens,Ó displaying a ÒwindowÓ containing the Þles and folders
stored on the hard disk.
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