ASCII text of manuals or a Postscript file of each manual can be made available on 1616 or IBM disk (please note that Postscript files in particular are very large, typically one manual per disk). Conventions To avoid repeating how to use certain key combinations, or types of commands, we have used various typographic conventions throughout this manual. These are detailed below. Keyboard conventions Throughout this manual, we assume that the reader can type, even if only slowly. We also assume some familiarity with typical computer keyboards, and that you can locate the Control , Alt , Esc , cursor (arrow) keys function (F1 to F10) keys.
We assume you will remember to turn the , , and keys on and off as appropriate when using the numeric keypad for number entry or as a cursor pad. We assume you will remember to let the computer know you have completed each command line by pressing the or key. We assume you know the cursor is the little blinking (or perhaps steady) box (or perhaps line) that can be moved about the video display. Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Enter Return In fact, we assume far too much, if you are really a total beginner. If you don’t know about all the above, try to find someone (perhaps by attending any computer User Group or evening college) who can show you what the keys are, and how they work.
If all else fails, simply experiment. It is remarkably hard to damage a computer by typing something wrong. Merely learn where the reset button is (at the rear of the computer system box), and use it freely if and when you have problems. The Applix system survives a normal reset with very few problems. Your ram disk contentswillremainintact,andyourdirectoryandothersettingswillbeunchanged. Page 10 User Tutorial Manual Introduction