Mac OS 8.1 is an Operating System for Macintosh computers. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Diane Presler begins by covering features new to OS 8.1. She then gets into the basics of the operating system and its features, including the help menu, the Apple menu, and how to find documents. She will also teach you all of the control panel features, how to manage memory, the QuickTime interface, and much more. Learn this Mac operating system inside and out in no time at all. To get started, simply click one of the topics below.
New Mac OS8 FeaturesNew 3-D InterfaceHelp and label MenusSticky MenusDesktop PicturesAppearance SettingsContextual MenusMove to TrashDrag-and-Drop AliasingSpring-loaded FoldersNew Color PickersMac OS Setup AssistantSimple FinderLive ScrollingView Controls && View ListsButton ViewTabbed WindowsInternet Set-up AssistantMail and Browse IconsInternet SoftwareConnect ToMultithreadingImprovements UnderneathCommentsMacOS Info CenterBasic System FeaturesThe Operating SystemBasic Mac OperationsColor on the DesktopHelp MenuFind FileUsing the Apple MenuApplication Menu IconItem LabelsPC ExchangeEasy OpenWindows, Icons, and MenusKeyboard && Mouse SensitivitySelecting IconsCustom IconsCreating AliasesSpecial Uses for AliasesOpening && Saving DocumentsOpen with the Apple Menu
Opening Multiple Programs
Directory Dialog Boxes
Drag-and-Drop Opening
Stationery Pads
Macintosh Easy Open
Launcher Control Panel
Organizing Files, Folder && DisksViewing Folder Contents
Copying Items
Trash Can Features
Clipboard
Scrapbook
Notepad
System FolderIntro to the System Folder
System File
Fonts Folder
Apple Menu Items Folder
Startup Items Folder
Control Panels Folder
Extensions Folder
Preferences Folde
Add to the System Folder
Delete from the System Folder
System Folder Locking
Control Panel FeaturesAppearance
Apple Menu options
Auto Power On/Off
ColorSync system Profile
Time and Date
Extensions Manager
General Controls
Keyboards
Map
Modem
Monitors and Sounds
Mouse
Numbers
PC Exchange
Pointer Mode
Startup Disk
Text
ATM
Accessory ProgramsCD Audio Player
Calculator
Chooser
Jigsaw Puzzle
Graphing Calculator
Apple System Profile
Key Caps
Stickies
Sharing FilesConnecting Your Network
Turning AppleTalk O&& Off
Identifying Your Macintosh
Starting && Stopping File Sharing
Sharing Your Folders && Disks
Identifying Users, Owner, && Guests
Controlling Access
Connect to File
Fonts && TypographyScreen && Printer Fonts
Seeing Font Samples
Add && Remove Fonts
Font Suitcases
PrintingPrinter Drivers
Chooser
Page Set-Up
Print Command
Print Windows
Background Printing
Print Spooler
Managing MemorySystem Memory
Program Memory
Memory Fragmentation
Disk Cache
Virtual Memory
Publish && Subscribe to EditionsIntro to Publish && Subscribe
Create a Publisher
Subscribe to an Edition
Updating Editions
Setting Options
QuickTime MultimediaQuickTime Technology
Cut && Paste QuickTime
QuickTime Interface
Secret Key Commands
QuickTime VR
Speech && LanguagesText-To-Speech
Speech Recognition
Language Script Systems
Keyboard Menus
Registering Languages
Tips && SecretsChecking Time Zones
Find File Options
Easter Egg
Screen Capture
Trash Secrets
Apple Menu Organization
Graphing Calculator
Option Key Tricks
Automated Tasks
TroubleshootingExtensions Manager
Start-Up Key Commands
StartUp Disk
Known Conflicts
Retrieve From Trash
Resuming after Crashing
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