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Your computer came with several application programs already installed. You
can open these programs by clicking their buttons in the Launcher.
The Apple Extras folder on your hard disk (and on the Macintosh Performa
CD) contains additional programs, including the following:
m QuickDraw GX gives your computer more powerful printing and font
capabilities. You’ll want to install QuickDraw GX only if you purchased
another program that requires it. Your computer needs at least 8 megabytes
of random-access memory (RAM) to use QuickDraw GX. You can install it
by opening the QuickDraw GX folder and double-clicking the Installer
icon.
m PowerTalk provides an open collaboration environment with a universal
mailbox and other electronic mail services. You’ll want to install PowerTalk
only if you use your computer on a local area network (connected to other
computers) and if you purchased another program that requires it. Your
computer needs at least 8 megabytes of RAM to use PowerTalk. You can
install it by opening the PowerTalk folder and double-clicking the Installer
icon.
m Apple Video Player lets you watch video or TV on your computer. With
Apple Video Player and a video input card, you can watch video on your
computer. With Apple Video Player, a video input card, and a TV tuner
card, you can watch video and TV. For instructions on using Apple Video
Player, open AppleVideo Player and then choose Apple Video Player Guide
from the Guide (h) menu.
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Using Programs and Backing Up Disks
Read this chapter to learn how to work
with application programs and protect
the information on your disks.