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2 Getting Started With Your Computer
If you’re eager to get started and want to try out a few things, this chapter is for you. It
provides an overview of your computer’s software features along with the unique Internet
services available to Mac owners.
Your computer comes with two Macintosh operating systems installed: Mac OS X and
Mac OS 9. While your computer is set to start up in Mac OS X, you can set it to start up in the
Mac OS you prefer, and then easily switch between the two. For instructions on how to
switch your startup Mac OS, or for more information about the operating systems on your
computer, see Chapter 3, “Working With Your Operating System,” on page 43.
Mac OS X includes powerful features that you can use to connect to the Internet to watch
streaming video, research information, shop, and even update your software automatically.
With your Power Mac G4, you also get some of the latest Apple software for creating
multimedia masterpieces. Connect your digital camera and create your own desktop movies
with iMovie; create a DVD of several iMovies and digital photos using iDVD (if you have a
SuperDrive); or play digital music files with iTunes.
Apple also provides you with free Internet services that give you storage space on the
Internet, a personal Mac.com email address, tools to easily create your own Web site or
iMovie theater, and more.
Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software,
applications, and Internet site, images shown in this manual may be slightly different from
what you see on your screen.
For the Latest Information
The Apple Web site links you to technical support, the latest Apple news, free downloads,
and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac at www.apple.com
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products on the AppleCare Service and
Support Web site at www.apple.com/support