Overview

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into MacBook or OS X Lion problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook.   Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. The tasks include: • Managing and arranging your desktop • Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control • Opening and organizing applications in Launchpad • Accessing the Internet through wired, wireless, and cellular networks • Communicating via email, instant message, audio, and video chat • Troubleshooting system problems • Entertaining with music and videos • Keeping in touch and on-time with Calendars and Contacts • Downloading and managing software from the App Store and other sources • Sharing files, printers, and even scanners over your network connection • Expanding your capabilities with peripheral devices • Protecting and securing your data • Recording video and publishing it instantly online

Full Product Details

Author:   John Ray
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Que Corporation,U.S.
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.70cm
Weight:   0.596kg
ISBN:  

9780789748324

ISBN 10:   0789748320
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   22 September 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9780789749895
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Prologue     1 Chapter 1 Managing Your MacBook Desktop     13 Introduction     13 Organizing in the Dock   14 Customizing Finder Windows   18 Arranging and Grouping Files   20 Previewing Document Contents with Quick Look   22 Using Instant-Access Utilities in the Dashboard   24 Finding Information with Spotlight     28 Chapter 2 Making the Most of Your MacBook’s Screen Space   33 Introduction   33 Swimming in a Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control   34 Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad   42 Chapter 3 Connecting Your MacBook to a Network   49 Introduction     49 Connecting to a Wired Network   50 Connecting to a Wireless Network   51 Manually Configuring Network Settings   56 Making Mobile Connections with the iPhone and Cellular Data Cards     62 Creating Virtual Private Network Connections   69 Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations   73 Seeking Automated Network Assistance   75 Chapter 4 Communicating Online with Your MacBook   79 Introduction   79 Getting Started with Accounts   80 Using Mail     82 Instant Messaging with iChat   107 Video Calls with FaceTime   121 Web Browsing in Safari   127 Chapter 5 Managing Contacts and Appointments     141 Introduction    141 Managing Contacts in Address Book   142 Working with Schedules in iCal   153 Chapter 6 Sharing Devices, Files, and Services on a Network   171 Introduction   171 File Sharing on Your MacBook     172 Sharing Printers   182 Sharing a Scanner   185 Sharing an Optical Drive   187 Sharing Your MacBook Screen   189 Sharing Your Internet Connection   195 Chapter 7 Accessing Entertainment on the Go   199 Introduction   199 Using DVD Player    200 Viewing Browser Video or Downloaded Video Files   203 Creating a Media Library in iTunes   207 Chapter 8 Installing and Managing Software on Your MacBook   227 Introduction   227 Mac App Store     228 Installing Non-App Store Applications   235 Upgrading Your Operating System   239 Chapter 9 Making the Most of Your MacBook Hardware   245 Introduction    245 Balancing Battery Life and Performance   246 Updating Keyboard Settings   249 Changing Trackpad Options   253 Adjusting the LCD Display   254 Setting Sound Input and Output   260 Recording Audio,Video, and Screen Actions   264 Chapter 10 Connecting Devices to Your MacBook   273 Introduction    273 Connecting USB Input Devices   274 Using Bluetooth Devices    276 Using External Displays and Projectors     282 Connecting and Using a Printer   285 Connecting and Using a Scanner   289 Chapter 11 Securing and Protecting Your MacBook Data   295 Introduction     295 Working with Users and Groups   296 Tracking Passwords with Keychain Access   304 Encrypting Your Lion Disk   308 Achieving Network Security with the Built-in Firewall   310 Backing Up Important Information   313 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Your MacBook System   325 Introduction    325 Dealing with Troublesome Software   326 Restarting and Correcting a Frozen Machine   330 Fixing Disk Problems with Disk Utility   336 Gathering Information About Your MacBook   339 Remember Your Backups!    344 Chapter 13 Upgrading Your MacBook   347 Introduction     347 Upgrading Your Built-In Hardware   348 Adding External Storage   351 Index   356

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John Ray is a life-long fan of Apple’s products; he has been an avid Mac user since its inception in 1984. He relies on Mac OS X both at work and at home because it is a robust, flexible platform for programming, networking, and design. Over the past 14 years, John has written books on Mac OS X, iPhone development, Adobe Creative Suite, Linux, networking, and computer security. He currently manages the application development team in the Office of Sponsored Programs at The Ohio State University.

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