BASIC SETUP

There are two applications folders – one for OS X apps, one for OS 9 (or classic) apps. The Library contains fonts, plug-ins, Internet search sites, and other items available to all users on your machine.

Mac OS 9 contains the OS 9 software, which will run underneath the OS X software. They will run at the same time.

The System directory contains the Mac OS X software.

The Dock (Replaces application menu and control strip)

This is your menu bar, which you can add items to, including folders, documents, aliases for applications. That way, you can load these apps quickly.

You can change the placement and size of the dock by going to the Apple icon in the upper left-hand corner and choosing Dock>Dock Preferences. You can also automatically Hide it when it’s not in use in this dialogue box.

The Trashcan is now in the Dock.

You can throw files away by dragging them into the trash, or you can eject media. The trash can changes into an arrow when you are ejecting something.

The Command+Tab key lets you scroll through the open applications in the dock.

If an arrow is visible next to an app that means it is running. The left side of the white line shows applications. The other side shows everything else. You can resize the dock by clicking on the white line and dragging it.

To add items to the Dock, drag them and drop.

The Finder

The finder is the way to locate files on your computer. Use it to access disks, networks, the web, and open documents.

Finder views:

You can view windows in icon, list or column view.

Column view lets you scroll across the hierarchy to see where your items are located.

To open recent items, choose Recent Items from the Apple Menu

To Find anything on your computer, choose Find from the File Menu to open Sherlock. Or click on the Sherlock icon.

System Preferences:

To change or check your system preferences, go to System Preferences under the Apple menu or on the Dock. This has replaced the Control Panel in OS 9:

Other items under the Apple Menu:

To force an application to quit, hit Command+Option+escape and the Force Quit window will come up. Choose the app you want to force quit and hit OK. You can also choose Force Quit from the Apple menu.

To Shut Down or Log out, go to the Apple Menu and highlight your choice.

If you want to connect to a server, go under the GO menu in the Finder and click on Connect to Server.

Running Classic and Classic applications:

If you choose an app runs under OS 9, the computer will automatically launch OS 9 and then run the application.