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Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide

Name: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author: Maria Langer
ISBN: 9780321549716

by Maria Langer

October 2007

Intermediate to advanced

696 pages

21h 18m

English

Peachpit Press

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Introduction
New Features in Mac OS X 10.5FinderSystemApplicationsInternet.Mac
1. Setting Up Mac OS X 10.5
Setting Up Mac OS X 10.5Installing Mac OS X 10.5To launch the Mac OS X installer & select an installation languageTo install Mac OS XConfiguring Mac OS X 10.5To configure Mac OS XTo finish the installation
2. Finder Basics
The Finder & DesktopThe MouseTo pointTo clickTo double-clickTo dragUsing a Two-Button MouseTo right-clickTo scrollMenusTo use a menuTo use a contextual menuThe KeyboardTo use a keyboard shortcutTo use “mouseless” menusIconsTo select an iconTo deselect an iconTo select multiple icons by clickingTo select multiple icons by draggingTo select all icons in a windowTo deselect one icon in a multiple selectionTo Move an IconTo open an iconWindowsTo open a new Finder windowTo open a folder or disk in a new Finder windowTo close a windowTo close all open windowsTo activate a windowTo bring all Finder windows to the topTo move a windowTo resize a windowTo minimize a windowTo redisplay a minimized windowTo zoom a windowTo scroll a window’s contentsThe ToolbarTo hide or display the toolbarTo use a toolbar buttonTo use the Action pop-up menuThe SidebarTo use the sidebarTo show or hide sidebar itemsThe DockTo identify items in the DockTo identify items in the Dock that are runningTo open an item in the DockSleeping, Restarting, & Shutting DownTo put your computer to sleepTo wake a sleeping computerTo restart your computerTo shut down your computerLogging Out & InTo log outTo log in
3. File Management
File ManagementMac OS X Disk OrganizationPathnamesThe Go MenuTo open a Go menu itemTo go to a folderIcon NamesTo rename an iconFoldersTo create a folderMoving & Copying ItemsTo move an item to another location on the same diskTo copy an item to another diskTo copy an item to another location on the same diskTo duplicate an itemThe Trash & Deleting ItemsTo move an item to the TrashTo move an item out of the TrashTo empty the TrashTo permanently remove items in the Trash from your disk
4. Window Views
Window ViewsTo set a window’s viewWorking with Icon ViewTo neatly arrange iconsWorking with List ViewTo sort a window’s contentsTo display or hide a folder’s contents in outline list viewTo select multiple contiguous icons in list viewTo select multiple noncontiguous icons in list viewTo deselect iconsTo change a column’s widthTo change a column’s positionWorking with Column ViewTo display a folder’s contentsTo display a document previewTo move through the folder hierarchyTo change column widthTo view more columnsWorking with Cover FlowTo flip through documents in Cover FlowTo change the size of the Cover Flow paneCustomizing Window & Desktop ViewsTo open view optionsTo set icon view optionsTo set list view or Cover Flow optionsTo set column view optionsTo set desktop view optionsTo display the status & path barsTo hide the status bar
5. Searching for Files
Searching for FilesPredefined Sidebar SearchesTo use a sidebar searchSearching with the Spotlight MenuTo find items with SpotlightTo display all found itemsTo open a found itemTo perform a new searchThe Search FieldTo find files with the Search fieldThe Find CommandTo find files with the Find commandSmart FoldersTo create a smart folderTo open a smart folderTo edit a smart folderTo delete a smart folderWorking with Search ResultsTo resize the icons in the search results windowTo open a found itemTo see where an item resides on diskTo open an item’s parent folderSpotlight PreferencesTo open the Spotlight preferences paneTo set Spotlight keyboard shortcutsTo set Spotlight Search Results menu preferencesTo exclude locations from search
6. Storage Media
Storage Devices & MediaMounting DisksTo mount a CD or DVD discTo mount an external hard diskEjecting DiscsTo eject a discBurning CDs & DVDsTo burn an existing folder or disc to CD or DVDTo burn a CD or DVD from a burn folderTo burn files directly to a blank CD or DVDCDs & DVDs PreferencesTo specify what should happen when you insert a CD or DVDDisk UtilityTo open Disk UtilityTo get information about a disk or volumeTo verify or repair a disk or volume or its permissionsTo erase a disk or volumeTo partition a diskTo create a blank disk image fileTo create a disk image file from a folderTo create a disk image file from another diskTo mount a disk imageTo unmount a disk image, disk, or partitionTo burn a disc from a disk imageTime MachineTo enable Time MachineTo exclude items from backupTo check Time Machine backup statusTo restore a backed up file or folder
7. Advanced Finder Techniques
Advanced Finder TechniquesSpring-Loaded FoldersTo move an item using spring-loaded foldersTo copy an item using spring-loaded foldersLabelsTo assign a label to an itemTo remove a label from an itemAliasesTo create an aliasTo find an alias’s original fileTo fix a broken aliasRecent ItemsTo open recent itemsTo clear the Recent Items or Recent Folders submenuQuick LookTo view a file with Quick LookTo browse the Finder with Quick LookTo switch to full screen viewTo close the Quick Look windowThe Info WindowTo open the Info windowTo enter Spotlight comments in the Info windowTo lock an application or documentCompressing Files & FoldersTo compress a file or folderTo open a compressed fileUndoing Finder ActionsTo undo an actionTo redo an action

8. Customizing the Finder
Customizing the FinderFinder PreferencesTo open Finder PreferencesTo set General Finder PreferencesTo customize labelsTo set Sidebar preferencesTo set Advanced preferencesCustomizing the ToolbarTo customize the toolbarTo restore the toolbar to its default settingsCustomizing the SidebarTo change the sidebar widthTo add a sidebar itemTo remove a sidebar itemTo rearrange sidebar itemsCustomizing the DockTo add an item to the DockTo remove an item from the DockTo set Dock preferencesAppearance PreferencesTo set Appearance preferencesTo use the Colors panelDesktop & Screen Saver PreferencesTo set the desktop pictureTo configure the screen saver
9. Desktop Management
Desktop Management ToolsStacksTo display a stackTo hide a stackTo open an item in a stackTo open a stack folderTo customize the display of a stack folderExposéTo see all open windows at onceTo see all open windows in the active applicationTo see the desktopTo switch from one Exposé view to anotherTo set Exposé preferencesSpacesTo enable & configure SpacesTo switch from one space to anotherTo add windows to a spaceTo associate an application with a specific spaceTo set Spaces shortcuts
10. Application Basics
ApplicationsMultitasking & the DockTo learn which applications are runningTo switch from one open application to anotherUsing Applications & Creating DocumentsTo launch an applicationTo open a document & launch the application that created it at the same timeTo open a document with drag & dropTo open a document with the Open With commandStandard Application MenusThe Application MenuTo learn about an applicationTo set application preferencesTo hide an applicationTo hide all applications except the active oneTo hide the active application and display another applicationTo display a hidden applicationTo unhide all applicationsTo quit an applicationThe File MenuTo create a new document or windowTo open a fileTo close a windowTo save a document for the first timeTo save changes to a documentTo save a document with a new name or in a new locationThe Edit MenuThe Window MenuTo zoom a windowTo minimize a windowTo display a minimized windowTo bring all of an application’s windows to the frontTo activate a windowThe Help MenuDialogsTo use dialog partsForce Quitting ApplicationsTo force quit an application
11. Using TextEdit
TextEditLaunching & Quitting TextEditTo launch TextEditTo quit TextEditEntering & Editing TextTo enter textTo move the insertion pointTo insert textTo select text by draggingTo select text with Shift-clickTo select a single wordTo select all document contentsTo delete textTo replace textBasic Text FormattingTo apply font formattingTo apply text formattingTo set tab stopsTo use tab stopsTo set indentationUndoing & Redoing ActionsTo undo the last actionTo redo an actionCopy, Cut, & PasteTo copy textTo cut textTo paste Clipboard contentsFind & ReplaceTo find textTo replace textChecking Spelling & GrammarTo manually check spellingTo manually check grammar with spellingTo check spelling & grammar as you typeSaving & Opening FilesTo save a document for the first timeTo save changes to an existing documentTo save an existing document with a new name or in a new locationTo open a documentTo close a document
12. Information Management
Personal Information Management SoftwareAddress BookTo launch Address BookTo add a new cardTo delete a contact recordTo edit a contact cardTo add an image to a contact cardTo add information from a vCardTo save information as a vCardTo organize contact cards into groupsTo remove a contact from a groupTo remove a groupTo create a smart groupTo search for a contact cardTo print Address Book recordsiCalTo launch iCalTo change the calendar viewTo view a specific day, week, or monthTo add an event by draggingTo add an event with the New Event commandTo set event detailsTo view event detailsTo delete an eventTo add a to-do itemTo set to-do item detailsTo sort the To Do Items listTo delete a to-do itemTo add a calendarTo delete a calendarTo publish a calendarTo unpublish a calendarTo subscribe to a calendarTo modify calendar settingsiSyncTo launch iSyncTo add a deviceTo configure a synchronizationTo perform a synchronization
13. Front Row
Front RowTo use an Apple RemoteTo use the Front Row applicationDVD PlayerTo launch DVD PlayerTo display the ControllerTo control DVD playTo resize the Viewer windowiTunesTo set up iTunesTo view & listen to content by sourceTo add songs from an audio CD to the LibraryTo import music files on disk to the LibraryTo export songs from the iTunes Library as audio filesTo create a playlistTo add songs to a playlistTo remove a song from a playlistTo create a smart playlistTo delete a playlistTo set iPod optionsTo burn an audio CDTo share content with other network users
14. Mac OS X Applications
Mac OS ApplicationsCalculatorTo launch CalculatorTo perform basic calculationsTo keep track of your entriesTo perform scientific calculationsTo use programmer functionsTo use Reverse Polish NotationTo perform conversionsChessTo launch ChessTo move a chess pieceTo start a new gameDictionaryTo launch DictionaryTo look up a word or phraseImage CaptureTo download images from a digital cameraPhoto BoothTo launch Photo BoothTo create a snapshot or movieTo include special effects or a background image in a photoTo set an image as an account pictureTo set an image as an iChat buddy iconTo e-mail an imageTo show an image on diskPreviewTo open a file with PreviewTo search for text in a PDF fileTo select text in a PDF fileTo select part of a pictureTo add annotations to a PDF fileQuickTime PlayerTo launch QuickTime PlayerTo open a QuickTime movie fileTo control movie playTo specify movie sizeTo open QuickTime content on Apple’s Web siteTo upgrade to QuickTime ProTo set QuickTime browser optionsTo set QuickTime streaming optionsStickiesTo launch StickiesTo create a sticky noteTo print sticky notesTo close a sticky note
15. Dashboard
Dashboard & WidgetsOpening & Closing DashboardTo open DashboardTo close DashboardWorking with the Widget BarTo display the widget barTo see other installed widgetsTo hide the widget barDisplaying WidgetsTo open a widgetTo move a widgetTo close a widgetInstalling WidgetsTo install a widgetManaging WidgetsTo open the Widget ManagerTo manage widgetsAddress BookTo use the Address Book widgetBusinessTo use the Phone Book widgetCalculatorTo use the Calculator widgetDictionaryTo use the Dictionary widgetESPNTo use the ESPN widgetFlight TrackerTo use the Flight Tracker widgetGoogleTo use the Google widgetiCalTo use the iCal widgetiTunesTo use the iTunes widgetMoviesTo use the Movies widgetPeopleTo use the People widgetSki ReportTo use the Ski Report widgetStickiesTo use the Stickies widgetStocksTo use the Stocks widgetTile GameTo use the Tile Game widgetTo customize the pictureTranslationTo use the Translation widgetUnit ConverterTo use the Unit Converter widgetWeatherTo use the Weather widgetWeb ClipTo use Web ClipTo customize a Web Clip widgetTo modify a Web Clip widget’s contentsWorld ClockTo use the World Clock widget
16. Fonts
FontsFont FormatsFont LocationsTo manually install a fontTo manually uninstall a fontFont BookTo launch Font BookTo set Font Book preferencesTo install a fontTo uninstall a fontTo view fonts by library or collectionTo preview font or typeface charactersTo add a libraryTo add fonts to a libraryTo add a collectionTo add a font to a collectionTo remove a font from a library or collectionTo remove a library or collectionTo disable a library or collectionTo disable a fontTo enable a library, collection, or fontTo enable a fontTo resolve font conflictsTo validate a fontThe Font PanelTo open TextEdit’s Font panelTo apply basic font formattingTo apply font effectsThe Typography PanelTo open the Typography panelTo set Typography panel optionsThe Character PaletteTo display the Character PaletteTo insert a character with the Character Palette
17. Printing & Faxing
Printing & FaxingTo print (an overview)Printer DriversUsing the Print & Fax Preferences PaneTo open the Print & Fax preferences paneTo add a printer that is listed by defaultTo add a printer that is not listed by defaultTo delete a printerTo set the default printerTo set the default paper sizeTo configure a printerSharing PrintersTo share a printer with other network usersTo stop sharing a printer with other network usersTo disable all printer sharingTo create a printer poolTo delete a printer poolThe Page Setup DialogTo set Page AttributesSetting Options in the Print DialogTo open the Print dialogTo set basic printing optionsTo set other optionsTo save settings as a presetTo save changes to preset settingsTo use preset settingsTo delete a preset settingPreviewing DocumentsTo preview a document in the Print dialogSaving Documents as PDF FilesTo save a document as a PDF fileSending & Receiving FaxesTo fax a documentTo set up your computer to receive faxesPrinting DocumentsTo print a documentDesktop PrintersTo create a desktop printerTo print with a desktop printerPrint QueuesTo open a printer’s queue windowTo stop all print jobsTo restart print jobsTo hold a specific print jobTo resume a specific print jobTo cancel a specific print jobThe Finder’s Print CommandTo use the Finder’s Print command
18. Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to the InternetTCP/IP & PPPUsing the Network Setup AssistantTo launch the Network Setup AssistantTo set up an AirPort connectionTo set up a modem connectionTo set up a DSL or cable modem connectionTo set up a LAN connectionWorking with LocationsTo choose a locationTo edit locationsTo change a location’s settingsSetting Internet Options in Network PreferencesTo open Network preferencesTo set basic configuration options for a dial-up connectionTo set Modem options for a dial-up connectionTo set basic configuration options for Ethernet or FireWire connectionsTo set proxy optionsConnecting to an ISPTo connect with the Network preferences paneTo disconnect with the Network preferences paneTo connect with the Modem Status menuTo disconnect with the Modem Status menu
19. Internet Applications
Internet ApplicationsTo open an Internet applicationMailTo set up an e-mail accountTo create & send a messageTo perform message-related tasks with toolbar buttonsTo retrieve e-mail messagesTo read a messageTo reply to a messageTo forward a messageTo add a message’s sender to Address BookTo create a noteTo view NotesTo add a to-do itemTo view to-do itemsTo add an RSS feedTo read RSS feeds in MailiChatTo set up iChatTo add a buddyTo remove a buddyTo conduct a text chatTo conduct a video chatTo end a chatTo respond to a text chat invitationTo respond to a video chat invitationTo share files with iChat TheaterTo share screens with another iChat userSafariTo follow a linkTo view a specific URLTo bookmark a pageTo access an RSS feed.Mac’s Web-Based FeaturesUsing .Mac with Mac OS XTo sign in to a .Mac account.Mac SyncTo enable & configure .Mac SyncTo disable .Mac synchronizationiDiskTo set iDisk preferencesTo open your iDisk storage space from the FinderTo open another user’s iDiskTo open a user’s Public folderTo save a file to iDisk from within an applicationTo open a file on iDisk from within an applicationBack to My MacTo enable Back to My Mac
20. Networking
NetworkingNetwork InterfacesTo check network statusAirPortTo configure an AirPort base stationTo manually set AirPort base station optionsTo use the AirPort status menuTo set AirPort Disk optionsTo open an AirPort DiskFireWireEthernetBluetoothTo set Bluetooth preferencesTo pair devices with the Bluetooth Setup AssistantTo send a file from one Bluetooth device to anotherTo use the Bluetooth status menuSetting Up SharingTo open Sharing preferencesTo set the computer’s identityTo enable file sharingTo enable Web SharingTo enable Internet SharingTo enable Bluetooth SharingSetting Firewall OptionsTo set firewall optionsUsers, Groups, & PrivilegesUsers & GroupsPrivilegesTo set an item’s permissionsConnecting to Another Computer for File SharingTo use the network browserTo use the Connect to Server commandTo change your password on the serverNetwork UtilityTo use Network Utility
21. Multiple Users
Multiple UsersConfiguring Mac OS X for Multiple UsersTo open & unlock the Accounts preferences paneTo activate the guest accountTo add a new userTo modify an existing user’s settingsTo change a user’s pictureTo specify login itemsTo delete a user accountParental ControlsTo open & unlock the Parental Controls preferences paneTo enable parental controls for a user accountTo disable parental controls for a user accountTo limit a user’s access to applications & system functionsTo limit access to contentTo limit access to e-mail & chatTo limit a user’s time on the computerTo review access logs for a userLogin OptionsTo set Login OptionsFast User SwitchingTo use fast user switchingThe Home FolderSharing Files with Other UsersTo make a file accessible to all other usersTo make a file accessible to a specific user
22. Security Features
Security FeaturesKeychain AccessTo open Keychain AccessTo add a keychain item when accessing a secure application, server, or Internet locationTo add a password item manuallyTo add a secure noteTo delete a keychain itemTo get general information about a keychain itemTo set Access Control optionsTo use a keychain itemTo create a new keychainTo view a different keychainTo unlock a keychainTo lock a keychainGeneral Security OptionsTo set system security optionsFileVaultTo set a FileVault master passwordTo protect your Home folder with FileVaultTo turn off FileVaultFirewallTo set firewall options
23. System Preferences
System PreferencesTo open System PreferencesTo open a preferences paneTo show all preferences pane iconsTo find a preference pane by task or topicTo quit System PreferencesDate & TimeTo manually set the date & timeTo automatically set the date & timeTo set the time zoneTo set clock optionsDisplaysTo set basic display optionsTo set display color profileEnergy SaverTo set Energy Saver sleep optionsTo schedule start up & shut downTo set waking & restarting optionsInternationalTo set preferred language optionsTo set the date, time, & number formatsTo create & customize an input menuKeyboard & MouseTo set keyboard optionsTo set trackpad optionsTo set mouse options for a one-button mouseTo set mouse options for a two-button mouseTo set mouse options for a Mighty MouseTo set Bluetooth optionsTo customize keyboard shortcutsSoftware UpdateTo set automatic update optionsTo manually check for updatesTo install updatesSoundTo set system volumeTo set sound effects optionsTo set output device optionsTo set input device optionsSpeechTo enable & configure speech recognitionTo use Speakable ItemsTo set Text to Speech optionsStartup DiskTo select a startup diskTo use target disk modeUniversal AccessTo enable access for assistive devicesTo set Seeing optionsTo set Hearing optionsTo enable & configure Sticky Keys & Slow KeysTo enable & configure Mouse KeysLocking Preference SettingsTo lock a preferences paneTo unlock a preferences pane
24. Mac OS Utilities
Mac OS UtilitiesActivity MonitorTo monitor computer activityTo display other monitor windowsAudio MIDI SetupTo configure audio devicesTo configure a MIDI setupColorSync UtilityTo verify or repair ColorSync profilesTo view lists of installed profiles, registered devices, & available filtersTo convert color valuesTo Modify an ImageConsoleTo view system messagesTo save a copy of the logDigitalColor MeterTo measure color valuesGrabTo create a screen shotGrapherTo graph a formulaMigration AssistantSystem ProfilerTo view system informationTerminalTo use TerminalVoiceOver UtilityTo configure VoiceOverApplication ServicesTo use application services
25. Automation Tools
Automation ToolsAutomatorTo launch AutomatorTo open an example workflowTo create a new workflow fileTo create a workflow from a starting pointTo create a workflow from scratchTo add actions to a workflowTo include a variable in an actionTo record a workflowTo save a workflowTo open a workflowTo run a workflowTo modify a workflowAppleScript BasicsAppleScript FilesScript EditorAppleScript DictionariesAppleScript UtilityFolder ActionsUsing AppleScriptTo launch Script EditorTo write a scriptTo check the syntax for a scriptTo record a scriptTo save a scriptTo run a scriptTo open an application’s AppleScript dictionaryTo examine an example scriptTo enable the Script menuTo run a script with Script MenuTo add or remove a Script menu script
26. Boot Camp
Boot CampBefore You Install Boot CampTo check your operating system & Macintosh modelTo check for firmware updatesTo check available hard disk spaceTo check the Windows versionInstalling Boot CampTo prepare your disk for a Windows installationTo install WindowsTo install Mac-compatible Windows driversTo Start Your Computer in Windows or Mac OSTo choose a startup disk in WindowsTo choose a startup disk in Mac OSTo choose a startup disk on the fly at startupConfiguring Mac Options on WindowsTo set Mac hardware optionsTo update Apple Windows softwareFinding Windows Keys on a Mac Keyboard
27. Getting Help
Getting HelpHelp TagsTo use Help TagsMac HelpTo open Mac HelpTo open Help for another applicationTo browse Mac HelpTo search HelpApplication HelpTo access an application’s onscreen helpHelp & Troubleshooting Advice
A. Menus & Keyboard Equivalents
Menus & Keyboard EquivalentsApple MenuFinder MenuFile MenuEdit MenuView MenuGo MenuWindow MenuHelp Menu

Overview

Apple’s next version of its OS, code-named Leopard, will keep Mac users in the forefront of making the most from their computers. Respected, best-selling author Maria Langer takes readers through Mac OS X’s groundbreaking capabilities, including new applications such as Time Machine and Spaces and revamped applications such as Mail, Dashboard, Spotlight, and iCal. With plenty of screenshots to clearly illustrate techniques, this reasonably priced guide is a great reference to the essentials of Mac OS X Leopard.

Easy visual approach uses pictures to guide you through Mac OS X and show you what to do.

Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time.

Page for page, the best content and value around.

Companion Web site offers tips, links, updates, and more at www.marialanger.com/category/book-support/macosquickstart/.

Maria Langer has written more than 70 computer books, including best-selling Visual QuickStart Guides on Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel, as well as hundreds of articles for magazines and Web sites. A Macintosh user since 1989, Maria never tires of teaching her Macs new tricks. When she’s not writing, Maria is working hard to build her helicopter tour and charter business, Flying M Air. Visit Maria on the Web at www.marialanger.com.

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