The 'General' section is the section where any general information is put. Things that aren't really important to gameplay but are good to know anyway.

About FF VII
This section gives you general things to note about Final Fantasy VII. Things like history of the game, credits and interesting tid-bits.

The Story
This gives you the actual storyline behind Final Fantasy VII. It isn't a spoiler just a general plot-line and a few hints of what is to come.

Character Profiles
This section gives you profiles of each of the major characters in Final Fantasy VII. It outlines their strengths and weaknesses in battle and tips when using them.