AppleLink is the information and communications network that gives you a direct line to the Apple community. Using your Apple Macintosh computer, you╒ll have ready access to information about Apple and third-party programs and products. And with AppleLink electronic mail, you can communicate easily with your Apple support personnel and other network users. AppleLink makes it easier than ever to do business with Apple and the Apple community. It gives you the ability to keep in touch with your Apple sales support representatives, read the latest press releases, look up prices and specifications for Apple and third-party products, send and receive fully formatted disk files, find information about third-party hardware and software for specific needs, get answers to technical questions, learn about software updates and new products, and much more. AppleLink puts all of this information right at your fingertips╤whenever you need it
AppleLink 6.1 can save you on-line time and offer higher levels of hardware and software compatibility. It also includes many requested feature enhancements that can help you use AppleLink more efficiently.
The new software release supports Balloon Help, a System 7 feature which enables users to easily access instructions by pointing to objects on the screen. In addition, the new software offers complete CommsToolBox support for simplified and reliable connections through complex networking and communications environments. Enhancements have also been made to basic text handling capabilities that localize versions of AppleLink in Kanji, Arabic, Cyrillic and other non-Roman alphabets.
Routine tasks such as sending and receiving mail are easier because those tasks can be automatically done at regularly scheduled times. The features and benefits of AppleLink 6.1 include:
Ñ Easy to use interface: makes it easy to navigate through the wide array of information and services offered by AppleLink.
Ñ Bulletin boards: keep you up to date on general Apple communications and events, as well as news in your specific area of interest.
Ñ Reference libraries: give you access to vast amounts of information
Ñ technical, product, service, support, and third-party marketing.
Ñ Discussion boards: provide areas for structured Q&A, technical support, and topic discussions. They offer easy-to-follow group discussions as they develop (message threading).
Ñ Electronic mail: lets you send messages or data files instantly to anyone on the network. Increases productivity by eliminating ╥telephone tag.
Ñ E-mail graphics capability: let you send images of documents that contain graphics or color.
Ñ MultiFinder capability: increases productivity by letting you send or receive files in the background while you╒re using other applications.
Ñ Personal address book: lets you choose message recipients with a click of the mouse and allow you to set up personalized distribution lists.
Ñ Extra headlines: help you find the latest information easily.
Ñ Personal area and menu: let you customize the way you access often-used information.
Ñ Automatic connect and repeating connect features: save time by automatically sending and retrieving your electronic mail at specified intervals.
Ñ On screen help files: provide convenient access to instructions for using AppleLink.
Ñ Apple USA HelpLine: offers immediate telephone access to AppleLink troubleshooting professionals.
AppleLink 6.1 New Features
Ñ System 7 Compatibility featuring Balloon Help
Ñ Auto Mail connection and automation of routine tasks
Ñ Repeating Connection feature schedules automatic tasks over several days
Ñ Improved monitor support including horizontal scrolling and smart zooming
Ñ Memos and files are easily posted using the enhanced short cut bar
Ñ Modified memo features offer quick re-sending
Ñ Memos include information about enclosure sizes and download time
Ñ Faster access to specific on-line help
Ñ Full support of international languages
Ñ CommsToolBox support including X.25 and ISDN
Ñ User preferences turn off automatic scrolling of downloaded memos
Ñ Reminder preferences save open windows
Ñ New Information folders have been added to Discussion boards
Ñ Improved folder depth count and folder dates
Ñ Enhanced discussion board software
Ñ Automated AppleLink sessions are easily monitored
Ñ Address Book improvements
Ñ Alternate access phone number support
Ñ and much more! AppleLink 6.1 also includes new information services from third-party companies, address book enhancements, and powerful new electronic mail capabilities. Among the many AppleLink services you'll find:
Ñ Information Services: AppleLink provides access to a wide variety of information, including the following:
Ñ Technical information: Apple and third-party technical information; technical specifications; product compatibility and connectivity information; answers to commonly asked questions; updates and corrections to manuals and service procedures; descriptions of known problems (with work-arounds, if available).
Ñ Apple and third-party product information: descriptions of Apple products (including part numbers); the MENU/Software Library, which provides a comprehensive list of 15,000 software products currently on the market for Apple computers; third-party bulletin boards, which offer product and support information; the Redgate Buyer╒s Guide Library, which contains descriptions of software, hardware, peripherals, and accessories to enhance your Macintosh or Apple IIGS system; the Special Education Solutions library of information about adaptive hardware and software products used in special education and rehabilitation.
Ñ Program information: descriptions of Apple sales, marketing, product upgrade, training, support, and special-purchase programs; procedures and qualification guidelines; mailing addresses; upcoming deadlines
Ñ Service information*: Prices for service parts; service training and certification information; repair and warranty information; service order forms; packing and shipping instructions; reference materials; packing lists for Apple products; descriptions of Apple manuals; list of nationwide AppleLink telephone access numbers; descriptions of books about Apple products; list of current Macintosh and Apple II system software versions.
Ñ Communications: The AppleLink electronic mail service lets you send messages and files instantly to anyone on the AppleLink network. You can also send disk files from word processors, graphics programs, or any other application. Macintosh users can also include graphics in AppleLink messages.
Ñ System Requirements To use AppleLink software, you╒ll need:
Ñ A Macintosh Plus computer (or later model) with an external floppy disk drive or hard disk (hard disk recommended)
Ñ An Apple modem** or other Hayes-compatible modem, or a telephone system that includes data communications capabilities. (The communication scripts may need to be modified to be used with some telephone systems.)
Ñ AppleLink software (Version 6.0 or later), and an AppleLink account address and password
Ñ System Software Version 4.1 (or later) and Finder Version 5.5 (or later). Check the Owner╒s Guide for your computer to find the recommended system software and Finder version numbers.
*Available only to servicing accounts and dealers.
