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- Mac System 7.5.3: About the Control Panels Folder ReadMe (6/96)
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- Article Created: 20 June 1996
- Article Reviewed/Updated: 28 June 1996
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- TOPIC -----------------------------------------------------------
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- This article is the About the Control Panels Folder Read Me file.
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- DISCUSSION ------------------------------------------------------
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- Macintosh System 7.5.3, What's Inside the Control Panels Folder?
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- About this document
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- If you're curious about the contents of the Control Panels folder, this
- document provides a brief description of each control panel. You can use these
- descriptions to help determine which control panels you may need and which ones
- you may not need.
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- What is a control panel?
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- A control panel is a small piece of software that allows you to change your
- computer's settings to meet your needs. For example, you can change the pattern
- or color of your computer's desktop using the Desktop Patterns control panel.
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- You can use the Extensions Manager control panel to turn off any control panel
- you don't need on your computer.
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- Depending on the type of computer you have, the contents of your Control Panels
- folder may vary. You might have control panels that were added by third-party
- applications, and you don't need all the control panels described below. For
- complete instructions on using control panels, see Macintosh Guide, available
- in the Guide (question mark) menu when the Finder is the active program.
-
- • Apple Menu Options: You can turn the submenus available in the Apple menu
- (for recently used documents, programs and servers) on or off. You can also set
- the number of items that will appear in the menus. Works on all Mac OS–based
- computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • AppleTalk: You can specify AppleTalk settings (such as connection port and
- zone) for use with Apple's Open Transport networking. When you install Open
- Transport, the Network and MacTCP control panels are replaced with the
- AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that
- support Open Transport.
-
- • ATM GX: Makes your Type 1 fonts look sharp and clear at any point size—both
- on your screen and on paper. Improves the output of QuickDraw printers, such as
- the ImageWriter and StyleWriter series. Works on all Mac OS–based computers
- that use System 7.5
-
- • Auto Power On/Off: You can specify dates and times for your computer to
- automatically turn on or off, set a warning interval before turning off, and
- specify that your computer automatically restart after a power failure. Works
- only on computers that can be turned on from the keyboard (does not work on
- Macintosh PowerBook 500 models).
-
- • AutoRemounter: You can turn off the Losing Network Services message that
- appears when your PowerBook sleeps. You can also automatically reconnect your
- computer to any shared disks that were disconnected when your PowerBook went to
- sleep. Works on all Macintosh PowerBooks except models 100, 140, 145, 145B, and
- 170.
-
- • Brightness: You can adjust screen brightness. Works on Mac OS–based computers
- with onscreen brightness control, such as the Macintosh Classic and Classic II.
-
- • Button: You can disable the built-in volume and contrast buttons on the front
- of your computer. Useful in classroom situations with young students. Works on
- the Macintosh Performa and Macintosh LC 500 series of computers.
-
- • Cache Switch: You can turn processor caching for 68040-based Mac OS-based
- computers on or off. For compatibility reasons, processor caching may need to
- be turned off for some applications. Works on all 68040-based Mac OS computers,
- such as the Macintosh Quadra, Macintosh Centris, and Performa 400/500 models.
-
- • Color: You can set the color of highlighted text and window borders. Works on
- all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5 and have a color monitor.
-
- • CloseView: You can magnify your computer display for easier viewing. Works on
- all Mac OS–based computers.
-
- • ColorSync System Profile: Part of the ColorSync system that provides
- consistent color across various types of equipment (printers, scanners,
- monitors, and so on). In the control panel, you can view and select ColorSync
- profiles. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that support ColorSync.
-
- • Control Strip: You can display or hide the Control Strip, and specify a font
- for Control Strip menus. With the Control Strip, you can control a variety of
- settings directly from your desktop, such as sound volume, monitor resolution,
- file sharing, and so on. Works with all Mac OS-based computers that use System
- 7.5.
-
- • Date & Time: You can set the date, time, and time zone on your computer. You
- can also set how dates and times are displayed. Works with all Mac OS–based
- computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Desktop Patterns: You can change the pattern or color of your computer's
- desktop. Works with all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Easy Access: You can press keys used in keyboard combinations one at a time
- (Sticky Keys), move the pointer using the numeric keypad (Mouse Keys), and set
- typing speed with audible response (Slow Keys). Works on all Mac OS–based
- computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Extensions Manager: You can turn your computer's system extensions on or off.
- Extensions include items in the Extensions folder, control panels, and other
- startup programs in the System Folder. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that
- use System 7.5.
-
- • File Sharing Monitor: When file sharing is turned on, this control panel
- displays a list of users who are connected to your computer. Works on all Mac
- OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • General Controls: You can set various options, including desktop hiding,
- Launcher visibility at startup, folder protection to prevent folders and files
- from being deleted, insertion point blinking rate, menu selection blinking, and
- the default folder that appears in the Save dialog box. Works on all Mac
- OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Keyboard: You can set the repeat rate and delay before repeat for your
- keyboard. Also lets you switch keyboard layouts. Works on all Mac OS–based
- computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Labels: You can customize the color and text of file labels. (You can see
- labels in the Finder.) Works on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Launcher: You can open the Launcher window, where you can easily find and
- open programs. You can add items to the Launcher by placing an alias to your
- favorite applications, files, or folders in the Launcher Items folder in the
- System Folder.
-
- • MacTCP: You can control how your computer is connected to network services
- (such as the Internet) that use TCP/IP protocol. Works on Mac OS–based
- computers that use System 7.5. Does not work with Open Transport.
-
- • Macintosh Easy Open: You can customize the way a Mac OS or DOS/Windows
- document is translated, so you can open a document when you do not have the
- application that was used to create the document. Works on Mac OS–based
- computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Map: You can locate popular cities around the world, and display longitude
- and latitude coordinates and local time. Lets you set the location of your
- computer. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Memory: You can control memory settings, including disk cache, virtual
- memory, and RAM disk configuration. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that
- use System 7.5. Do not remove this control panel if you use a RAM disk.
-
- • Monitors: You can set the number of colors or shades of gray that are
- displayed. Sets monitor resolution for multiple scan monitors. On some Mac
- OS–based computers, the Monitors control panel is replaced by the Monitors &
- Sound control panel.
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- • Monitors & Sound: A combined control panel that replaces the separate Sound
- and Monitors control panels. (It also replaces the Sound & Displays control
- panel.) You can use this control panel to specify information about monitors
- attached to your computer (for example, monitor resolution, monitor bit depth,
- monitor arrangement, and so on). You can also use this control panel to specify
- information about other audiovisual equipment attached to your computer (for
- example, audio CD players, VCRs, video cameras, external speakers, and so on.)
- Works on PowerPC-based computers with PCI slots.
-
- • Mouse: You can set the tracking speed and double-click speed for your mouse.
- Works on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Network: You can choose between network options installed on your computer.
- Typical choices are LocalTalk, Ethernet, or Token Ring. Works on all Mac
- OS–based computers that use System 7.5. Does not work with Open Transport.
-
- • Numbers: You can control how numbers and currencies are displayed on your
- computer (for example, where decimal points appear). Works on all Mac OS–based
- computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • PC Exchange: Allows your Mac OS–based computer to read files from ProDOS and
- MS-DOS disks. You can specify the Mac OS application program used to open a DOS
- document. You can also use SyQuest and Bernoulli disks on your desktop. Works
- on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • PC Setup: You can set options for the DOS Compatibility Card. Works on all
- Mac OS–based computers that support the DOS Compatibility Card.
-
- • Power Macintosh Card: Used with 68040-based Mac OS computers that have an
- expansion card with a PowerPC processor. You can select which processor to use.
- Works on all Mac OS–based computers with a Power Macintosh Upgrade card.
-
- • PowerBook: You can set PowerBook-specific items, including hard disk sleep,
- system sleep, and screen dimming. You can also set processor cycling and (on
- certain computers) reduced processor speed. Controls backlight intensity and
- built-in video. Works on all Macintosh PowerBooks.
-
- • PowerBook Display: You can duplicate the images on your PowerBook display on
- an external monitor. Useful for controlling a presentation from your PowerBook
- while displaying the presentation on a large room monitor. Works on the
- Macintosh PowerBooks 160, 165c, 180, 180c, 200, and 500 models.
-
- • PowerBook Setup: You can set a unique SCSI ID number for your PowerBook when
- you're using SCSI disk mode. You can also specify a Normal or Compatible modem
- setting for your PowerBook. Use Normal for communication applications that are
- compatible with the Macintosh Communications Toolbox. Use Compatible for
- communication applications that are not compatible with the Communications
- Toolbox. Works on all Macintosh PowerBook 200 and 500 models.
-
- • PowerTalk Setup: You can turn collaboration services on or shut them off
- after a period of inactivity. You can also access your Key Chain. Works on all
- Mac OS–based computers that support PowerTalk.
-
- • Screen: You can control brightness and contrast for a built-in monitor. Works
- on all Mac OS–based computers with built-in monitors, such as the Macintosh
- Performa 400/500 models.
-
- • Serial Switch: Provides compatibility for some applications that use the
- printer or modem port. You can set the serial port option to Faster or More
- Compatible. Works on Macintosh IIfx and Macintosh Quadra 950 computers.
-
- • Sharing Setup: You can set file sharing options and specify a network name
- for your computer. Works on all Mac OS-based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Sound: You can set the alert sound and volume and specify a sound input and
- sound output source for your computer. On PowerPC-based computers with PCI
- slots, this control panel is replaced by the Monitors & Sound control panel.
-
- • Sound & Displays: A combined control panel that replaces the separate Sound
- and Monitors control panels. (In System 7.5.3, Sound & Displays is replaced
- with the Monitors & Sound control panel.) You can use this control panel to
- specify information about monitors attached to your computer (for example,
- monitor resolution, monitor bit depth, monitor arrangement, and so on). You can
- also use this control panel to specify information about other audiovisual
- equipment attached to your computer (for example, audio CD players, VCRs, video
- cameras, external speakers, and so on). Works on PowerPC-based computers with
- PCI slots.
-
- • Speech: You can set options for hearing text read aloud by the computer. If
- you have Speakable Items software and a PlainTalk-compatible microphone, you
- can set options for giving spoken commands to the computer. Works on all
- Macintosh 660AV and 840AV computers. Also works on all PowerPC-based AV
- computers.
-
- • Startup Disk: You can select the disk used to start up your computer. Works
- on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • TCP/IP: You can specify TCP/IP settings for use with Apple's Open Transport
- networking. When you install Open Transport, the Network and MacTCP control
- panels are replaced with the AppleTalk and TCP/IP control panels. Works on all
- Mac OS–based computers that support Open Transport.
-
- • Text: You can select from the text features for the script systems installed
- on your computer. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • Trackpad: You can set how far the pointer moves when you move your finger on
- the trackpad, and how fast you double-click. Works on all Macintosh PowerBook
- 500/5000 models.
-
- • Users & Groups: You can specify who can access your computer's hard disk when
- file sharing is turned on. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that use System
- 7.5.
-
- • Views: You can customize how information is displayed in Finder windows.
- Works on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
-
- • WindowShade: You can set whether to hide a window by clicking on its title
- bar. Works on all Mac OS–based computers that use System 7.5.
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- Article Change History:
- 28 Jun 1996 - Change status at product release.
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- Copyright 1996, Apple Computer, Inc.
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