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10 Replies Last post: Jun 5, 2003 11:21 PM by Eli_Geller

Blyx

2 posts since
Jun 2, 2003

Jun 2, 2003 7:23 PM

Newbie to Macs!!! Need advice!

Greetings everyone,

I just started work at a place that doesn't own a single PC and I don't have a clue as to where to begin. I know the basics of turning it on and using some of the windows and so forth, but beyond that I'm clueless. Can anyone please provide me with information...links or such...to places or books that I can use to learn to become a proficient user of the Mac OS and eventually on troubleshooting and repairing the computers? I'd really appreciate any help that you can provide.

Best regards,
Blyx

mystery_stain

1,197 posts since
Feb 2, 2001

1. Jun 2, 2003 7:28 PM

in response to: Blyx

Re: Newbie to Macs!!! Need advice!

I would say pick up a copy of the latest "Mac OS X: THe Missing Manual" by David Pogue, and ask questions here.

GlennBlaylock

1,065 posts since
Mar 10, 2001

2. Jun 2, 2003 9:35 PM

Re: Newbie to Macs!!! Need advice!

You can also come here with specific questions and we will try our best to answer them.

texas_macman

466 posts since
Jan 20, 2003

3. Jun 3, 2003 6:07 PM

in response to: Blyx

Re: Newbie to Macs!!! Need advice!

Review the links on my site called Mac Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Tips at: http://www.geocities.com/texas_macman/MacTroubleshoot.html

Cheers, Tom

Blyx

2 posts since
Jun 2, 2003

4. Jun 3, 2003 8:42 PM

in response to: texas_macman

Thanks!

I wanted to thank those of you who have replied to my post...my anxiety level is diminishing as I look over the materials and suggestions you have provided me with. Thanks again and know that your help is truly appreciated.

Blyx

bigbiker

75 posts since
Mar 28, 2001

5. Jun 4, 2003 11:09 PM

in response to: Blyx

Re: Newbie to Macs!!! Need advice!

Start here........

http://www.macoptions.com/
http://macos.about.com/cs/tutorials/index.htm
http://www.macinstruct.com/tutorials/index.html
http://sciencequest.org/support/computers/mac/index.html

You never stated what operating system you are interested in ....OS 9.x & earlier or OS 10.x.

This will keep you busy for days......

Eli_Geller

6 posts since
Jan 20, 2002

6. Jun 5, 2003 12:38 AM

in response to: Blyx

Re: Thanks!

If the place you work bought these Macs first hand then the manuals that came with them must be stashed somewhere.
Ask around, Apple manuals are the best way to start.

Yossi

681 posts since
Apr 30, 2002

7. Jun 5, 2003 5:34 AM

in response to: Eli_Geller

Re: Thanks!

I don't think that Macs, come with manuals, My IMac, didn't come with one.

Eli_Geller

6 posts since
Jan 20, 2002

8. Jun 5, 2003 6:26 AM

in response to: Yossi

Re: Thanks!

I have now right before me on my table the following:
* Getting started with your PowerBook G4
* Welcome to Mac OS X
* Setting up your Power Mac G4
* Welcome to Mac OS X (again!)
* Welcome to Mac OS X (yes, again in my 10.1 upgrade kit!)
and the list goes on...
If a Mac is bought from Apple or an autorized reseller it's sure to have a getting started guide and manual (not that I ever used them).

Yossi

681 posts since
Apr 30, 2002

9. Jun 5, 2003 6:28 AM

in response to: Eli_Geller

Re: Thanks!

I didn't anything with mi imac g4 and nothing wwith dp1.25 Powermac

Eli_Geller

6 posts since
Jan 20, 2002

10. Jun 5, 2003 11:21 PM

in response to: Blyx

Re: Newbie to Macs!!! Need advice!

I don't know if anyone posted this address before, but I think it's an address you can use: Apple Manuals

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