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Read this chapter for information on
installing and working with application
programs on your computer.
4 Installing and Using Application Programs
Installing application programs
Your computer has several application programs already installed, as well as some programs that need to be installed before you can use them. The programs that come with your computer include
mAppleScript, which allows you to automate any actions you perform repeatedly on your Macintosh
mPlainTalk,which enables you to use spoken commands with your Macintosh
mPowerTalk, which provides
mQuickDraw GX, which gives your computer more powerful printing capabilities
You’ll find these programs in the Apple Extras folder on your hard disk. To find out if a program needs to be installed, look inside the program’s folder for an icon labeled Installer. If you find an Installer icon and want to use that program,
One program that comes with your computer, Video Monitor, is for use with computers that have AV capabilities. If you have an
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