First Timer Here Plz Help

ok i have never before used a mac computer. i ordered a MacBook 13.3"(hope thats not too small) with iWork pre-installed, Apple USB Modem for Dial up and the APP. Ok here are my questions
1/ i have all my itunes music, videos, and ringtones (from Vista) on 2 DVDs - Do i just simply insert the DVD and add the music? How do i get the purchased material to work?
2/I've heard i can bluetooth my iphone to the MacBook and send SMS from it. Is this true and how do u do it if so?
3/How do i transfer my other files to my MacBook. i can use DVD but rather not have to. What about Direct Connection with a Ethernet cable? How does that work.
4/I cant find any virus protection for the MacBook. With my Vista i have two Virus protections and viruses still leak through. Does this happen on Macs?
5/I was also wondering if there was any tips any one has that they can give to me.
*Thanks in Advance*

Hi there,
you should not need to install any software from your ISP. on the mac, go to:
applications>internet connect
click the Internal Modem tab
you will need to enter a dial up number, account name and user password.
re: virus protection, you probably wont need it on a mac using dial up. but if you must, try ClamXav:
http://www.clamxav.com/
re: music, if you purchased music with iTunes on your PC - after you transfer the files you need to authorize the mac to play them. you can use up to 5 computers for iTunes purchased songs with DRM, and iTunes will prompt you automatically when you try to play them.
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