Apple 280C Laptop User Manual


 
3Basic Skills 31
Working with icons 32
Working with windows 34
Working with documents 36
Working with disks 38
Organizing your desktop 39
Working with pull-down menus 40
Keyboard shortcuts in the Finder and in directory dialog boxes 40
4Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 41
Important care and safety instructions 41
Caring for batteries 43
Health-related information about computer use 44
5The Control Strip 49
What is the Control Strip? 49
How does the Control Strip differ from control panels? 50
Closing, opening, and resizing the Control Strip 50
Hiding the Control Strip 51
Moving the Control Strip 52
Rearranging the modules in the Control Strip 52
Using the Control Strip 52
6Power Management 59
Power sources 59
Monitoring the battery charge level 59
Responding to low-power messages 61
Recharging the battery 62
Removing or replacing the battery 65
Disposing of dead batteries 66
Replacing the backup battery 67
Reconditioning the battery 67
Maximizing work time 70
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