Book description
Simply the easiest way to learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is Apple's newest version of Mac OS X and combines the reliability of UNIX with the ease of use of Macintosh. This introductory guide offers you a basic understanding of the new Mac OS X operating system and some of the most common peripherals associated with it.
You'll learn essential tasks for working with files, connecting printers, scanners and other peripherals, exploring iPhoto and iMovie applications, and you'll discover what MobileMe is all about. Full-color screenshots and illustrations combine with straightforward, step-by-step instructions in order to show you how to get the most from your Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system.
A basic, straightforward introduction to all the essentials of the new Mac operating system: Snow Leopard
Offers easy-to-find information and clear explanations on basic tasks such as finding files, organizing and sharing digital content, using iPhoto and iMovie, and more
Features large, full-color screen shots and illustrations to enhance your understanding of Mac OS X Snow Leopard
If you're looking to gain a solid understanding of the new Mac OS X operating system, then this is the book for you.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Praise for Visual Books
- Credits
- About the Author
- Author's Acknowledgments
- How to Use This Book
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1. Learning Basic Mac OS X Tasks
- 1.1. Explore the Mac OS X Screen
- 1.2. Tour the Dock
- 1.3. Start an Application
- 1.4. Switch Between Applications
- 1.5. Tour an Application Window
- 1.6. Select a Command from a Pull-Down Menu
- 1.7. Select a Command Using a Toolbar
- 1.8. Select Options with Dialog Controls
- 1.9. Save a Document
- 1.10. Open a Document
- 1.11. Print a Document
- 1.12. Edit Document Text
- 1.13. Copy a File
- 1.14. Move a File
- 1.15. Rename a File
- 1.16. Delete a File
- 2. Surfing the World Wide Web
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3. Communicating via E-mail and Chat
- 3.1. Open and Close Mail
- 3.2. Add an E-mail Account
- 3.3. Send an E-mail Message
- 3.4. Add a File Attachment
- 3.5. Add a Signature
- 3.6. Receive and Read E-mail Messages
- 3.7. Reply to a Message
- 3.8. Forward a Message
- 3.9. Open and Close iChat
- 3.10. Add a Buddy
- 3.11. Start a Text Chat
- 3.12. Start an Audio Chat
- 4. Tracking Your Contacts and Appointments
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5. Playing and Organizing Your Music
- 5.1. Open and Close iTunes
- 5.2. Understanding the iTunes Library
- 5.3. Navigate the iTunes Window
- 5.4. Play a Song
- 5.5. Play a Music CD
- 5.6. Import Tracks from a Music CD
- 5.7. Create a Playlist
- 5.8. Burn Music Files to a CD
- 5.9. Purchase Music from the iTunes Store.
- 5.10. Listen to an Internet Radio Station
- 6. Synchronizing Your iPod or iPhone
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7. Viewing and Editing Your Photos
- 7.1. View a Preview of a Photo
- 7.2. View a Slideshow of Your Photos
- 7.3. Open and Close iPhoto
- 7.4. Import Photos from a Digital Camera
- 7.5. View Your Photos
- 7.6. Create an Album
- 7.7. Crop a Photo
- 7.8. Rotate a Photo
- 7.9. Straighten a Photo
- 7.10. Remove Red Eye from a Photo
- 7.11. Add Names to Faces in Your Photos
- 7.12. Map Your Photos
- 7.13. E-mail a Photo
- 7.14. Take Your Picture
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8. Playing and Creating Digital Video
- 8.1. Play a DVD Using DVD Player
- 8.2. Play Digital Video with QuickTime Player
- 8.3. Create a New Movie Project
- 8.4. Import a Video File
- 8.5. Add Video Clips to Your Project
- 8.6. Trim a Clip
- 8.7. Add a Transition Between Clips
- 8.8. Add a Photo
- 8.9. Add a Music Track
- 8.10. Record a Voiceover
- 8.11. Add Titles and Credits
- 8.12. Play the Movie
- 9. Customizing Mac OS X to Suit Your Style
- 10. Performing Maintenance with Mac OS X
- 11. Troubleshooting Mac OS X Problems
Product information
- Title: Mac OS® X Snow Leopard™ Simplified®
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2009
- Publisher(s): Visual
- ISBN: 9780470508381
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