This user note is designed to help people with little Macintosh experience get started in the computer laboratory. Introduction Designed to get you started on the Macintosh, this user note describes how to turn the Macintosh on, how to 'log on' to the file server, and how to launch a program called Macintosh Basics. Macintosh Basics is an interactive program that will explain how to perform tasks such as moving windows, saving documents, and running more than one application at once. Other students in the lab. If you see someone in obvious difficulty you might consider showing them how to start the machine.
Friendly assistance helps make the lab a more human environment.
You should check your tutor's office hours. This is not a self-contained tutorial on the use of the Macintosh. If you have never used a Macintosh, then this note may not be quite enough to get you started. Having said that, you cannot do any damage by trying to follow the instructions here, so go ahead and have a go. Don't panic if you accidentally hit the wrong button or select the wrong menu option.