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How to Use This Book

This book has several parts.

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Chapter 1 explains how to set up your computer and learn
how to use it.

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Chapters 2–5 are a tutorial designed for people who have not
used a Macintosh computer before. If you are new to the
Macintosh, you should read this section of the book before
you start your own work.

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Chapters 6–14 contain reference information that will help
you as you become more proficient with your computer.
You can turn to these chapters for information about a
particular topic.

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At the back of the book you’ll find a troubleshooting section
and an index.

Certain kinds of information are

not included in this book.

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Information about modems. If your computer has a built-in
modem, or if you purchase one later, you receive a separate
modem manual with instructions for its use.

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Information about application programs. Your best source of
information about a particular program is the set of books and
disks that came with that program.

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Technical specifications for your PowerBook model. These are
on a separate sheet in the box with your computer.

Turn now to Chapter 1 to set up your new PowerBook computer.

Welcome to Macintosh.

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