Acorn Archimedes 310 Welcome Guide - Setup & Getting Started Manual PDF (EN)

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Copyright © Acorn Computers Limited 1988 Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in, nor the product described in this Guide may be adapted or reproduced in any material form except with the prior written approval of Acorn Computers Limited. The products described in this manual are subject to continuous development and improvement. All information of a technical nature and particulars of the products and their use (including the information and particulars in this Guide) are given by Acorn Computers Limited in good faith.

However, Acorn Computers Limited cannot accept any liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any information or particulars in this manual, or any incorrect use of the products. All maintenance and service on the products must be carried out by Acorn Computers' authorised dealers. Acorn Computers Limited can accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel. All correspondence should be addressed to: Customer Support and Service Acorn Computers Limited Fulbourn Road Cherry Hinton Cambridge CB1 4JN Information can also be obtained from the Acorn Support Information Database (SID).

This is a direct dial viewdata system available to registered SID users. Initially, access SID on Cambridge (0223) 243642: this will allow you to inspect the system and use a response frame for registration. ACORN, ARCHIMEDES and ECONET are trademarks of Acorn Computers Limited. Within this publication, the term 'BBC' is used as an abbreviation for 'British Broadcasting Corporation'. Edition 2 First published 1988 Published by Acorn Computers Limited ISBN 1 85250 055 7 Part number 0483,000 Issue 1 1

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Welcome to the Archimedes personal workstation This guide introduces your new Archimedes personal workstation. It explains how to connect it together and how to start using it. It doesn't matter if you've never used a computer before - the Archimedes system is easy to use, and you need learn only a few simple techniques and terms to get going. You can pick up the details as you go along. Once you've set up the sytem and mastered the techniques described in this guide, the User Guide will help you to get the best out of your Archimedes system and answer many other questions you may have. Welcome to Archimedes 3

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About this Guide This Guide is an introduction to the Archimedes personal workstation for the first-time user, and is divided into the following chapters: Unpacking Describes the parts which make up the Archimedes computer. 5 Check the contents of the box to make sure you have everything. Setting up the computer Explains how to connect everything together. 7 Getting started Tells you how to turn the computer on and describes the display 11 on the screen. The Archimedes desktop Introduces the desktop facilities, explained in greater detail in 13 later chapters. Using the mouse Describes what the mouse does and how you use it.

17 Disc drives Tells you about the floppy and hard discs used with Archimedes 23 computers. Windows Explains the special features of the screen display. 27 Menus Explains how to select items from lists (menus) displayed on the 37 screen. Using the keyboard Introduces the keyboard and some of its features. 41 Files & directories Introduces the Archimedes desktop filing system. 45 Outside the desktop Tells you how to enter *commands direct to the operating 51 system (this chapter will be of interest to computer users with some experience). If things go wrong Offers solutions to some common problems you might encounter.

53 Glossary Lists computer jargon used in the Welcome Guide and explains 55 its meaning. Each term in the Glossary is highlighted in italics the first time it is used in the text. If you want to know more about any particular part of the Archimedes system, turn to the User Guide. About this guide 4

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Unpacking This section tells you about unpacking your Archimedes system, lists the items which should be in the box when you receive it, and helps you choose a spot where you can set it up. Unpacking Unpack your Archimedes system on a flat surface - a large table where there's plenty of room for the box as well as for the computer is best. Take all the pieces out of the box, making sure you don't break the foam packing material, as you may need this later. Checklist Check that you have all these components, and that they've arrived in good condition: Unpacking 5

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