Book description
The easy way for visual learners to get up to speed on Mac OS X Mountain Lion
OS X Mountain Lion is the latest version of the Mac desktop operating system, offering great new features for millions of users. If you're switching to a Mac, upgrading from an earlier OS, or just getting started with computers, Mac OS X Mountain Lion Simplified provides all information you need in the simplest way possible. Tasks are presented in spreads with step-by-step instructions and full color illustrations, showing you exactly how things work, without the long-winded explanations.
Discover exciting new OS X Mountain Lion features, such as Game Center, Messages, and Notifications--and also get up to speed on the basics, such as how to work with files, customize your computer, use fun photo and movies apps, and much more.
Covers the newest version of the Mac operating system, Mac OS X Mountain Lion
Offers learners a visual way to get up to speed on Mac OS X Mountain Lion, using step-by-step instruct ions illustrated with full-color screen shots that show exactly what each step looks like
Explains OS X and Mac computer basics, as well as exciting new OS X Mountain Lion features, such as Game Center, Messages, and Notifications
If you learn best when you can see exactly how something is done, Mac OS X Mountain Lion Simplified is the perfect guide for you.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Chapter 1: Reviewing What You Can Do with OS X
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Chapter 2: Learning Basic OS X Program Tasks
- Explore the OS X Screen
- Tour the Dock
- Start an Application
- Start an Application Using Launchpad
- Switch Between Applications
- View Running Applications with Mission Control
- Tour an Application Window
- Run an Application Full Screen
- Select a Command from a Pull-Down Menu
- Select a Command Using a Toolbar
- Select Options with Dialog Controls
- Chapter 3: Learning Basic OS X Document Tasks
- Chapter 4: Browsing the World Wide Web
- Chapter 5: Communicating via E-mail
- Chapter 6: Talking via Messages and FaceTime
- Chapter 7: Tracking Your Contacts and Events
- Chapter 8: Playing and Organizing Music
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Chapter 9: Learning Useful OS X Tasks
- Connect an iPod, iPhone, or iPad
- Synchronize an iPod, iPhone, or iPad
- Install a Program Using the App Store
- Write a Note
- Pin a Note to the Desktop
- Create a Reminder
- Create a New Reminder List
- Sign In to Your Twitter Account
- Send a Tweet
- Share Information with Other People
- Work with the Notification Center
- Connect to a Wireless Network
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Chapter 10: Viewing and Editing Photos
- View a Preview of a Photo
- View a Slide Show of Your Photos
- Open and Close iPhoto
- Import Photos from a Digital Camera
- View Your Photos
- Create an Album
- Crop a Photo
- Rotate a Photo
- Straighten a Photo
- Remove Red Eye from a Photo
- Add Names to Faces in Your Photos
- Map Your Photos
- E-mail a Photo
- Take Your Picture
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Chapter 11: Playing and Creating Digital Video
- Play a DVD Using DVD Player
- Play Digital Video with QuickTime Player
- Create a New Movie Project
- Import a Video File
- Add Video Clips to Your Project
- Trim a Clip
- Add a Transition between Clips
- Add a Photo
- Add a Music Track
- Record a Voiceover
- Add Titles and Credits
- Play the Movie
- Publish Your Movie to YouTube
- Chapter 12: Customizing OS X to Suit Your Style
Product information
- Title: OS X Mountain Lion Simplified
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2012
- Publisher(s): Visual
- ISBN: 9781118401415
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