Contents
1 Getting Started
Mac OS X’s Desktop
Touring the Desktop
Using the Dock
Moving and Resizing Windows
Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
Managing Multiple Windows
Using Custom Spaces
Using Contextual Menus
Restarting or Shutting Down the Mac
Setting Basic System Preferences
Using Universal Access
Setting Up VoiceOver
2 Working with Disks, Folders, and Files
Exploring the OS X File System
Using Single-Window Mode
Using Multi-Window Mode
Using the Toolbar
Customizing the Toolbar
Using Different Folder Views
Choosing Files in Cover Flow View
Using the Go Menu
Selecting Files
Moving and Copying Files and Folders
Making a Stack
Viewing Stacked Files
Making a New Folder
Renaming Folders and Files
Viewing File Information
Previewing a File
Opening a File
Choosing a Program to Open a File
Handling Files with Automator
Recording Tasks
Finding Files with Spotlight
Creating a Smart Folder
Creating a Burn Folder
Accessing Your Favorite Files and Places
Deleting a File
Setting Up a Backup Drive
Restoring Backed Up Files
Using Your iDisk
3 Installing and Using Applications
Mac OS X’s Programs
Installing Programs
Finding and Starting Up Programs
Saving Files
Writing with TextEdit
Using the Font Panel
Watching DVDs
Playing Music and Video with Front Row
Using the Apple Remote
Switching Programs with the Dock
Hiding Programs
Running Windows on Your Mac
4 Setting System Preferences
The System Preferences Window
Setting System Preferences
Changing Your Alert Sound
Changing Display Settings
Changing the Mouse Speed
Changing Keyboard Settings
Setting Energy Saver Options
Setting the Time and Date
Adjusting the System Volume
Setting Trackpad Preferences
Monitoring Battery Use
5 Customizing Your Mac
Taking Advantage of Custom Settings
Moving the Dock Around
Changing the Dock’s Size
Customizing the Dock’s Behavior
Changing the Way the Finder Works
Changing Your Desktop Picture
Changing Your Login Icon
Changing Your Mac’s Language
Changing Your Screen Saver
Changing File Icons
Increasing Your Mac’s Security
Using the Dashboard
Making Your Own Widgets
Automatically Updating Your Widgets
Creating Custom Network Locations
6 Organizing Your Life
Working with Contacts and Schedules
Adding Contacts to Address Book
Creating Groups of Contacts
Creating a Smart Group
Exporting Contacts as vCards
Importing a vCard into Address Book
Mapping a Contact’s Address
Adding a To-Do in iCal
Adding an Appointment in iCal
Modifying an Event in iCal
Switching Calendar Views in iCal
Setting Up an Alarm in iCal
Inviting Contacts to Events in iCal
Putting Contacts, Bookmarks, and Calendars Online
Searching Calendars in iCal
Subscribing to an iCal Calendar
Publishing an iCal Calendar
Making Notes in Mail
Turning an Email into a To-Do List
Syncing a PDA, an iPod, or a Phone with Your Mac
7 Printing, Faxing, and Scanning
Using Printers, Fax Modems, Scanners, and Fonts
Setting Up a Printer
Switching Printers
Previewing a Document Before Printing
Printing a Document
Canceling a Print Job
Sending a Fax
Using a Scanner
Adding Fonts
Organizing Fonts
8 Getting Online
Setting Up an Internet Connection and Your Email
Setting Up Your Connection
Connecting to Your ISP
Setting Up Email Accounts
Sending Email with Mail
Receiving Email with Mail
Using Stationery Templates
Subscribing to RSS Feeds in Mail
Organizing Mailboxes
Creating a Smart Mailbox
Filtering Email in Mail
Intercepting Spam in Mail
9 Living Online
Hanging Out on the Net
Setting Up an iChat Account
Editing Your iChat Buddy List
Messaging with iChat
Talking over the Internet in iChat
Holding a Videoconference
Applying Special Video Effects
Giving a Presentation over iChat
Setting Up a .Mac Account
Surfing in Safari
Making a Bookmark in Safari
Viewing an RSS Feed
Organizing Bookmarks
Using the History in Safari
Automatically Filling Out Forms
Using Tabbed Browser Windows
Searching Within a Web Page
Browsing Securely
Accessing Your Mac Remotely
Controlling Kids’ Computer Use
Backing Up to Your iDisk
Creating a .Mac Home Page
10 Getting an iLife
Managing Photos, Video, and Music
Importing Photos into iPhoto
Creating iPhoto Albums
Printing Photos
Sharing Photos on the Web
Applying Fun Photo Effects
Ripping Songs from a CD
Making a New Playlist
Burning a Music CD
Purchasing Songs Through iTunes
Importing Video Footage into iMovie
Inserting Transitions
Saving a Movie
Creating a New iDVD Project
Previewing a DVD
Burning a DVD
11 Sharing Your Mac with Multiple Users
Account and Security Setup
Creating and Deleting Users
Making a User an Admin
Logging In and Out
Adding Startup Items
Resetting Your Password
Sharing Files with Other Users
12 Creating a Home Network
Setting Up and Using a Network
Getting on the Network
Connecting to Networked Computers
Sharing Files on a Network
Controlling Another Mac
Searching Multiple Macs
Sharing a Printer on a Network
Sharing an Internet Connection
Joining a WiFi Network
13 Maintaining Your Mac
Mac Maintenance and Repair Kit
Fixing Errors with Disk Utility
Repairing the Startup Disk
Updating Programs with Software Update
Using the Date & Time Preferences
Calibrating Your Monitor
Forcing an Application to Quit
Reformatting a Hard Disk
Glossary
Index
