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Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400 User Manual

Getting started

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The information and illustrations in this chapter provide an overview of your
Macintosh PowerBook system and get you started using the computer. To
begin, take a few moments to review some important details about the
computer’s hardware, software, and learning materials.

Becoming familiar with your Macintosh PowerBook

Your PowerBook is designed to keep you working productively in any
location. With a PowerBook, you have

m easily expandable hardware
m specialized programs for mobile computing and versatile productivity

applications, in addition to Macintosh system software

m interactive online instructions for using the computer, a manual for setting

up and troubleshooting, and print and electronic manuals for application
programs provided with the computer

Hardware at a glance

The illustration on the next page shows the built-in features of your computer,
including the slots for PC Cards, the expansion bay for adding a CD-ROM
drive or other internal device, and the ports for connecting to a network, a
printer, and other external equipment.

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Getting Started

Follow the instructions in this

chapter to set up your computer

and learn the basics.