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Mac OS X Leopard

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ISBN-10: 0470101679

ISBN-13: 9780470101674

Edition: 2007

Authors: Lynette Kent

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For readers looking to gain a general understanding of the Mac OS X operating system and some of the common peripherals associated with it, this book is a perfect introduction. "Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Leopard" demonstrates everything readers need to know to work with and organize files, customize their computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain their Mac OS X and also have fun browsing and manipulating images while listening to music and Podcasts. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show readers how to get up and running quickly while exploring all the newest features of the v.10.5 OS. This book also shows readers how to browse the web with…    
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Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/31/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.760
Language: English

Getting Started with Mac OS X Leopard Fundamentals
Introducing Mac OS X
Installing Leopard
Start Up the Computer
Click, Double-Click, or Click and Drag
Understanding the Mac Interface
Control the Mac with Menus
Open, Close, and Resize Windows on the Desktop
Change Your View
Create and Name a Folder
Logging In and Out
Put Your Mac to Sleep
Restart or Shut Down the Mac
Using the Help Menu
Working with Separate Applications
Understanding Applications
Install an Application
Start and Quit an Application
Using the Dock to Start and Quit an Application
Add a Favorite Application to the Dock
Using a Stack to Access Applications
Toggle between Running Applications
Mastering the Finder
Find the Home Folder
Using Contextual Menus
Using the Sidebar
Customize the Finder
See All Your Windows with Expos
Get Information about Files
Get Information about Your Mac and System
Customize Icons
Color-Code Your Files and Folders
Duplicate Files
Delete Files
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Compress Files
Take a Quick Look at Your Files
Customizing Leopard
Understanding Preferences
Change the Appearance of the Mac Interface
Customize Your Desktop Background
Select a Screen Saver
Personalize the Dock
Set Up a Corner to Activate Viewing All Windows in Expos
Display the Keyboard Viewer
Speed Up Your Spotlight Searches
Make Bluetooth Devices Interact with Your Mac
Set the Default Behaviors of CDs and DVDs
Adjust the Display Settings
Schedule Sleep
Adjust the Keyboard and Mouse
Create an Account
Set the Date and Time
Customize the Appearance of the Clock
Update Your Software Automatically
Make Your Mac Speak
Control Your Mac with Voice Commands
Control the Zoom and Contrast of Your Screen
Using Leopard Applications for Everyday Tasks
Find Items on Your Computer with Spotlight
Preview Files Quickly
Personalize the Preview Application
Add a Contact to the Address Book
Organize Your Contacts
Find an Address on a Map
Using the Calculator
Track Your Schedule
Subscribe to a Calendar
Using iCal to Manage Your Work and Home Life
Write and Style a Document with Text
Edit
Consult the Dictionary
Capture a Screenshot
Keep Your Projects Organized with Spaces
Customize Your Personal Space
Harnessing the Power of the Internet
Surf the Web with Safari
Block Pop-up Windows
Search Using Google
Organize Web Sites with Bookmarks
Using Tabbed Browsing
View RSS Feeds
Save a Web Page
Customize Your Email Accounts
Create and Send an Email Message
Work with Email Attachments
Delete an Email Message
Personalize Your Emails with Stationery
Using Mail Notes
Reduce Spam in Your Inbox
Connecting Peripherals to Your Mac
Introducing Input and Output Devices
Install Drivers for Accessory Devices
Attaching Multiple Peripheral Devices
Control Your Mac with a Pen Instead of a Mouse
Add a Printer
Print Documents
Mount a Laptop As a Disk Drive and Copy Its Files
Start Your Mac from a Different Drive or a CD/DV
Copy Music to an iPod
Store Files on an iPod
Using an External Microphone with iChat
Conduct a Video Chat with an External Video Camera
Listening to Music, Radio, and Podcasts
Preview Music from the Finder
Listen to Music