Computer Personal Computer User Manual

Update: About Your Computer’s System Software

Your computer’s hard disk contains Mac OS 7.6.1, an updated version of

system software recently released by Apple Computer. Apple regularly

updates the Mac OS to deliver new features and to improve performance and

reliability. The new features of Mac OS 7.6.1 make it easier to connect to the

Internet, enhance your computer’s multimedia capabilities, and increase your

productivity. This document describes some of the most recent advances. It

also shows the new look given to some software items that appear in your

computer’s user manual.

References in the computer’s manual still apply to setup, basic software use,

the CD-ROM drive, and other hardware issues. Continue to use that manual

when questions come up, when you need troubleshooting tips, or if you ever

need to reinstall the computer’s system software.

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 Update: About Your Computer’s System Software Your computer’s hard disk contains Mac OS 7.6.1, an updated version of system software recently released by Apple Computer. Apple regularly updates the Mac OS to deliver new features and to improve performance and reliability. The new features of Mac OS 7.6.1 make it easier to connect to the Internet, enhance your computer’s multimedia capabilities, and increase your productivity. This document describes some of the most recent advances.
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Utility and desktop software m Apple System Profiler, which is available in the Apple (K) menu, provides detailed information about your current hardware and software configuration. m New version of the Extensions Manager control panel: This improved version makes it easier to turn extensions on and off.
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Memory m New Memory control panel: The enhanced version of this control panel looks different from the one shown in the computer’s manual.
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Printing m Desktop printing: When you select a printer in the Chooser, an icon for that printer appears on the desktop. You can quickly print documents from the Finder by dragging a document icon to a desktop printer icon. To check the status of a document that’s waiting to print, double-click the desktop printer icon. m New Printing dialog box: A new LaserWriter driver offers a streamlined interface when you use a LaserWriter printer.