Help with a new Mac user

Hi,
New to MAC. Is there a way to do a restore to out of box set up? I also need to find a local group to go to to help learn about the Mac G4. Want to learn more about how to use the software. It is 9.2 os.

derftl, welcome to Apple Discussions & the Mac community.
You can download a PDF copy of your Mac's user manual at this link.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50018
I doubt that you will find an OS 9 manual in any computer store. You might find a copy by doing a Google web search, or possibly in a used book store. Also, suggest you join LEM-Swap for buying & selling Mac stuff. http://groups.google.com/group/lemswap
After you join, post a WTB (want to buy). Ask for a book on using OS 9.
 Cheers, Tom
Go to this site & see if there is a User Group near you.
http://www.apple.com/usergroups/find/
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