xi
Preface
Chapter
7,
"Resources:
offers suggestions
on
where you can turn
for more information
on
the Apple
He,
software,
and
hardware_
Appendix
A,
"Ask
Apple:
presents frequently asked qucstions and
their
:lnswel"S_
Appendix
lJ,
"Guide to service
and
Support:
explains programs
that Apple Computer, Inc. has set
up
to ensure your computer a
long, productive life.
Appendix
C,
"Troubleshooting:
includes troubleshooting tips
and
techniques for solving common
computer
problems
Appendix
D,
"Specifications," gives basic technical dlna.
AppendiX
E,
"Apple
II
Family
Differences:
describes the differ-
ences between the memlJcrs
of
the Apple
II
family
of
computers.
Appendix
F,
"Extended SO-Column Text Card," describes
how
to
turn the card off and
on
in
order
10
switch between
-lO-
and
SO·
column displays using the keyboard
or
from a
lJASIC
or
Pascal
program.
'Inc
Glossary lists
common
computer
terms and their definitions.
TIle
second
book,
A Touch
oj
Applcsojl BASIC, teaches program-
ming in the
lJASIC
language.
Yoo
don't have
10
program to usc the
Apple lie; howeller, many people fmd programming a productive
and
enjoyable pastime.
A third book, System Utifilles, comes
in
the Apple
He
Utilities
Kit
with
each
disk drille.
It
discusscs
ProDOS~
commands and how to
usc the
S}SICm
Ulililfes disk (also part
of
the kit).
What
to
read
If
you're 3n experienced
uscr-th3t
is,
you already
know
how
to work
with an Apple
11
and
ProDOS-just
read Chapter I to set up. If
you're
unf3mlli3r with I'roDOS, also re3d Ch3pter 3
and
Syslem
Utilities.
If
you're a beginner, reading Chapters I through 3 will give you
all
the basics
for
working with your new Apple lie. Chapters 4 through 7
cont3in helpful information you can re3d
at
your
leisure. Read the
appendixes as you
need
them.