ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition By Colin Moock
Chapter 18. ActionScript Language Reference
System.capabilities Property
Flash 6
a reference to the Capabilities object
read/write
System.capabilities
Description
The capabilities property is an object reference to the built-in Capabilities object. See the Capabilities object entry (under "C") in this Language Reference for complete details. Although, technically, System.capabilities is writable, it should not be overwritten in your movies.