This book is a concise introduction to System 7.1 and 7.5's virtual memory, desk accessories, Finder, Control Panel, and other features. It covers TrueType, tricks for multi-tasking, and ways to customize your system. "There's just enough hand-holding to keep beginners from getting lost, but not so much that experienced users will lose interest. That said, this is also a great little book for more advanced users." - MacUser Author Kay Yarborough Nelson is an old hand at producing books in Peachpit Press's Little Book series, with five now to her credit. Her last two have sold more than 57,000 copies to date. Readers and reviewers alike have praised her expertise in providing basic instruction for getting up to speed as quickly as possible with a particular program, time-saving and trouble-saving tips, humor and reassurance, and an easy way to reference different tasks. Quite often this is all a person needs or wants in a computer book. The Little System 7.1/7.5 Book offers beginners a concise introduction to all the useful features of the two latest versions of the Mac's system software.At the same time, it gives experienced System 7 users a crash-course in the differences between the versions, plus plenty of new tips and tricks.
With its information-packed, yet fun and friendly style, the book takes readers through using the Finder, starting programs and opening documents, customizing the desktop and using control panels and system tools, installing fonts and printing, networking and troubleshooting, understanding features new to 7.5, and using PowerTalk and QuickDraw GX. This is the most comprehensive of all the quick guides to System 7.1/7.5.
- ISBN10 1566091519
- ISBN13 9781566091510
- Publish Date 31 December 1994
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Pearson Education (US)
- Imprint Peachpit Press Publications
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English