Sys71 Update Guide

SYSTEM 7.1 UPDATE GUIDE This document tells you how to upgrade Macintosh system software from version 7.0 to version 7.1, and describes the features that are added in version 7.1. All other software features are described in the Macintosh User's Guide. If a topic is covered in both the User's Guide and this update, use the information in this update. The Software Compatibility List: Check the Software Compatibility List included in the System 7.1 Update Kit to make sure all the programs on your disks work with System 7.1. Software that is compatible with System 7.0 should also work with System 7.1, but some programs need to be upgraded. What's New in System 7.1 System 7.1 includes all the features of System 7.0 plus the following: - A new folder named "Fonts" lets you store all screen and printer fonts in one location. - The Date & Time control panel allows you to customize the way dates and times are displayed. - The Numbers control panel allows you to customize the way numbers and currency are displayed. - Memory management is improved. - File sharing has a new default setting that increases security. - The QuickTime extension allows application programs to integrate graphics, sound, video, and animation into documents. These features are described following the installation instructions. Installing System 7.1 To install System 7.1, you use the Installer program on the Install disk. The Installer updates the software in the System Folder on your hard disk. It does not affect sounds, fonts, extensions, or other System Folder items you've added. To install the new system software, follow these steps: 1. Quit any open application programs or desk accessories. 2. Insert the Install disk into a floppy disk drive, and open the disk by double-clicking its icon. 3. Open the Installer by double-clicking its icon. 4. When you see the Installer's welcome screen, click OK. The Easy Install dialog box appears. Installing a customized system: The instructions in this booklet cover the Easy Install process, which is suitable for most Macintosh users. For information about the Customize option, see the Macintosh User's Guide. 5. Make sure that the disk indicated on the screen is the one on which you want to install system software. If the wrong disk name appears, click the Switch Disk button until the correct disk name appears. 6. Click Install. The Installer begins to install the system software for your Macintosh. If you have any problems while installing: See the "Troubleshooting" section of this booklet. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. On-screen messages tell you when you need to insert other disks. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation. 8. After the installation is complete, restart your computer. If for some reason the installation was not successful, try the installation again. If you can't restart the computer: See the "Troubleshooting" section of this booklet. Managing Fonts S…