The new Numbers 09-3.1, how do I Drag a formulas down to activate it n each cell in the column

I am using Maverick OS X 9.1 numbers 09 (3.1) on an 2007 iMac how do I :
1. Drag a formula down in a column so that it affects the cells below it with the same formula.
2. I used to place a $ before a cell address and it would remain a constant function for the formula when dragged down. Can't seem to find out how to do it
3. Is there a manual or instructions for working with Numbers. Numbers Help is a poor choice

Hi Frosty,
0) Numbers '09 is the previous version, which should still be installed on your computer. You may find it still useful, so I would strongly recommend NOT deleting it. The new version is Numbers 3.x Make sure you continue to specify which version you are using. It's useful information to anyone attempting to answer a question.
1) Pretty much the same as you did in Numbers '09. The Fill Handle is now yellow, and shows in the center of the bottom of the selected cell containing the formula for filling down, and thi the center of the right edge for filling right. There's also a menu item—Autofill cells—found near the bottom of the Table menu.
2) Now a set of menu selections (Preserve Row, etc.) in the contextual menu for the cell. I don't have N 3 installed, and don't recall the route to accessing that menu, so that detail will have to come in another's reply.
3) So far there's only http://help.apple.com/numbers/mac/3.0/
No downloadable pdf version as yet.
You can get the iWork Formulas and Functions User Guide as a pdf file. (The link actually goes to a more general "productivity software" page which inlcudes links to the F&F guide. Functions supported in iWork '09 versions are covered. the functions introduced in Numbers 3 are not.
Regards,
Barry

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