Determining your Computer's Configuration
Checking your Macintosh Machine's Configuration
Macintosh OS X Instructions
for finding, memory, processor and operating system version:
Fig. 1
1. Click on the apple that is circled in
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
2. Click on "About This Mac" circled in
Fig. 2
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3. You should see the Operating System
type and version, Memory, and Processor listed in the "About This Mac"
window in Fig. 3
Older Macintosh computers:
Memory
To check how much memory a Macintosh computer has you need to select the
"About this Macintosh" option from the Apple menu. Make sure you are at
the Finder (desktop) and then select the "About this Macintosh" option from
the Apple menu.
The "About this Macintosh" screen shows you what version of the Operating
System is being used, How much memory is in the machine and how much memory the
Operating System and other running applications are using/reserving.
Total Memory is the amount of memory physically located in the computer.
Virtual memory (disk space used as memory), if on, will be displayed separately.
The Largest Unused Block is the amount of "Free" memory the computer has
available and includes any Virtual Memory.
Screen Resolution
To determine screen resolution:
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From the Apple Menu select Control Panels.
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From Control Panels, double click on "Monitors".
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Click on Options from the Monitors window. A new window will appear with the
current resolution highlighted.
Processor
If you have a Power Macintosh your computer will say either "Power
Macintosh" or "Power PC" on the case. If you do not have a Power
Macintosh, refer to your owner's manual to determine your processor speed.
Checking your Windows 98/2000 Machine's Configuration
Memory and Processor
To check your memory and processor follow these procedures:
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Right click on My Computer.
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Select Properties.
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Select General.
You will see a window entitled System Properties. Near the bottom,
underneath Computer: you will see two items. The first item is the number of
the type of computer you have. The second item is the amount of memory you
have.
Screen Resolution
To check your screen resolution follow these procedures:
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Right click on the desktop.
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Select Properties.
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Select Settings.
You will see a window entitled Display Properties. In the middle right
underneath Desktop Area will be the resolution for your screen. To change
the resolution, drag the slider.
Checking your Windows XP Machine's Configuration
1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Right Click on My Computer and choose Properties from the Menu.
3. Your Operating system is listed under "System", The CPU and Memory
is listed under "Computer".
Screen Resolution
To check your screen resolution follow these procedures:
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Right click on the desktop.
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Select Properties.
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Select Settings.
You will see a window entitled Display Properties. In the middle
right underneath Desktop Area will be the resolution for your screen. To
change the resolution, drag the slider.
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Last Modified: 26-March-2001 (jmc)
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