The Complete Amiga 1200 User Guide by Peter ... - TU Berlin

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Removes the positioning information from a file.1.3.7 Leave Out (L)Places the file on the desktop but the file is still located in its original location. A backdrop file contains alist of files left out.1.3.8 Put Away (P)Returns a file left on the desktop back to its original location.1.3.9 DeleteThis deletes a file or drawer permanently. It does not use the Trashcan.1.3.10 Format DiskFormats or prepares a disk to be used to store files and drawers.1.3.11 Empty TrashEmpties the content of the Trashcan folder on the boot disk.1.4 Tools1.4.1 ResetWBReloads Workbench and redraws the screen2. The MouseOn the Amiga mouse there are two buttons: the Left Mouse Button (LMB) and the Right MouseButton (RMB). Moving the mouse will move the arrow or pointer on the screen.2.1 Using the Right Mouse ButtonTo use the menus, press down the RMB and move the pointer to the title bar at the top of thescreen. Move the pointer over one of the menu names and some menu items will appear. Now, stillwith the RMB pressed, move the pointer down to the selected menu item and releasethe RMB to select that item.2.2 Using the Left Mouse ButtonThis button is mainly used to select and move icons around and click on gadgets (or buttons).8
2.2.1 ClickingTo select an icon, move the pointer over the desired icon and then click the LMB once. The icon willchange to a reverse or an alternative image to indicate it has been selected.When using gadgets such as those on windows (there are four gadgets on a window: Close,Window-to-Front, Window-to-Back and Resize) move the pointer over the desired gadget and clickonce to use that gadget. The gadget will change briefly and also change the window.2.2.2 Double-ClickingThis is sometimes a tricky technique to use and requires a steady hand. This method is used toopen disks, drawers and files or run programs. To do this, move the pointer over the desired icon andin quick succession (without moving the pointer) click on the LMB twice.This should open the icon.2.2.3 DraggingThis technique allows you to move objects such as icons around the screen or resize windows.Select an icon with a single click, now keep the LMB down and move the pointer, the icon will now bedragged with the pointer. If you let go of the pointer the icon will be dropped into itsnew position.2.2.4 Multiple selectionYou can select more than one icon at a time. To do this, click on the first icon, press the SHIFT keydown (either one) and then click on the second, third, fourth icons etc. to select multiple icons.You can also select a whole group of icons by pressing the LMB at the top left of the icons and whilekeeping the LMB down moving the pointer towards the bottom right. An expanding box will appear andthe icons with in it will be selected.3. The ProgramsHere I will give a brief explanation of the programs provided with Workbench 1.3.3.1 Workbench Disk3.1.1 Utilities Drawer3.1.1.1 ClockThis displays an analogue or digital clock showing the present time and/or date. From the menu youcan select Analog, Digital 1 or Digital 2 (difference being is that one displays time in a window, the otherdisplays time in the window bar). You can also set the mode (12 or 24 hour), display seconds or not,9
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Page 4 and 5: Setting up the Amiga for First Time
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