Apple 145B Laptop User Manual


 
n Part III Macintosh Reference 91
Chapter 6 Setting Up Your Programs 91
Reminder: Back up 91
Reinstalling system software 91
Installing your programs 92
Installing programs without a floppy disk drive 92
Installing system software from floppy disks 93
Checking for computer viruses 94
Working with several programs at a time 95
Finding out what programs are open 95
Switching programs 96
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop 96
Changing the amount of memory a program uses 97
Using the Scrapbook 98
Storing items in the Scrapbook 98
Copying items from the Scrapbook 98
Deleting items from the Scrapbook 98
Using a RAM disk 99
Creating a RAM disk 99
Erasing a RAM disk 100
Resizing or removing a RAM disk 100
Chapter 7 Power Management 101
Monitoring the battery charge level 101
Using the battery desk accessory 101
Responding to low-power messages 102
Recharging the battery 103
Recharging with the power adapter 103
Recharging with a recharger 105
Removing or replacing the battery 106
Maximizing battery life 108
Maximizing work time 109
Ways to conserve battery power 109
Adjusting the battery conservation settings 110
Using the battery conservation options 111
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