User manual

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Getting to Know Your Computer
If you’re eager to get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this
chapter is for you. It provides an overview of your computer’s hardware and software
features along with the unique Internet services available to Mac owners.
Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. It includes the latest in computer
technology such as a PowerPC G4 processor, FireWire and USB ports, Bluetooth wireless
connectivity, and optional AirPort wireless Internet and networking. Along with this hardware
comes the Mac OS X operating system, whose features enable you to use the Internet to
watch video, research information, shop, and update your software automatically.
Your PowerBook comes with several software applications that let you do things like send
email, surf the Internet, chat, organize music and digital photos, make movies, and much
more. This chapter describes these applications and tells you where to find more information
about using them. Read on to learn more.
Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software,
applications, and Internet site, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what
you see on your screen.
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