Acorn A3010 User Manual

Using applications
Using more than one application window
Often you'll have more than one application window open on the desktop (this is the
power of RISC OS — it lets you transfer data between different windows and
applications): You can only enter information (e:g: write some text, or draw a picture)
in one window at a time: To change the window you are working in, move the pointer
over your chosen window and click Select: You'll notice that the title bar and other
window icons will change to a lighter shade, indicating that the input focus is now in
that window:
For example, click on Edit's icon on the icon bar
to bring up a second Edit window: The input focus
will be in the second window:
Now move the pointer over the first Edit window
and click Select to change the input focus:
Close the second window: You don't need it now:
Quitting applications
When you've finished using an application, you will usually want to quit it. To quit an
application:
1 Display the application's icon bar menu
Click Menu over the application's icon on the
icon bar:
For example, try this on Edit's icon:
2 Choose Quit
Move the pointer to highlight the Quit option,
then click Select:
If you've saved everything you've done in the
application, its icon will disappear from the icon
bar:
If you've forgotten to save any work, the
computer will remind you, and ask if you really
want to quit, discarding any changes:
In this case, you have not yet saved your work in
Edit: So, click on Cancel to leave Edit running:
You'll find out how to save your work in the next
chapter:
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Acorn A3010 Specifications

General

Brand	Acorn
Model	A3010
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Unpacking the Computer

Guide to opening the computer box and checking contents.

Choosing Where to Set Up Your Computer

Advice on selecting a suitable location for the computer.

Setting Up the Computer

Instructions for connecting hardware components like mouse, joysticks, and monitor.

Basic Operation and Navigation

The RISC OS Desktop

Introduction to the operating system's graphical interface and icons.

Using the Mouse and Menus

Mouse operation, buttons, techniques, and menu interaction.

Windows and Scrolling

Managing windows, resizing, moving, closing, and scrolling content.

Data Management and Printing

Discs and Disc Drives

Information on floppy and hard disk usage, including formatting and care.

Applications and File Management

Loading, running, quitting applications, and managing files/directories.

Printing Files

Setting up the printer and printing documents from the computer.

Safety, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance

Guidelines for Safe Operation

Essential safety precautions for computer use and UK electrical connections.

Guarantee Information

Product warranty details and procedures for making a claim.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for display, pointer, and configuration problems.

Computer Maintenance

Cleaning components and internal battery care.

Hardware Reference and Connectivity

Monitor Connections

Connecting various monitors and TVs to the computer.

Attaching Peripheral Devices

Connecting printers, modems via serial/parallel ports.

Hardware Components and Connectors

Identification of computer ports and physical parts.

Inside the Computer

Steps for opening the computer for internal upgrades.