Technical information

2 Learning to Use Your Computer 30
Learning the basics 30
After you take the tutorial 33
Where to find answers 34
Four simple tips for using Guide effectively 35
Turning the computer off 38
3 Using Software 40
Installing application programs 40
Installing applications over a network 46
Opening an application program and its documents 46
Working with several applications at a time 46
Five tips for using application programs effectively 48
About the software included with your computer 49
Backing up your files 52
Part II: Communicating With Other Computers
4 Connecting Your Computer to a Telephone Line 56
Types of equipment 57
About your computer’s modem 59
Adjusting the modem 73
5 Connecting to the Internet or an Online Service 78
About the Internet and its language 78
Using your modem to connect to an Internet service provider or an online service 79
What you can do on the Internet 81
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