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OS X® Mountain Lion on Demand, Second Edition

by Perspection Steve Johnson Inc.

August 2012

Intermediate to advanced

576 pages

20h 21m

English

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Perspection, Inc.AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorWe Want to Hear from You!
How This Book WorksWhat’s NewKeyboard ShortcutsStep-by-Step InstructionsReal World ExamplesWorkshopsGet More on the Web
IntroductionStarting OS XExploring the Finder and DesktopUsing the Mouse or Multi-Touch GesturesWorking with Menus, Toolbars, and PanesUsing Menus for Quick ResultsChoosing Dialog OptionsWorking with IconsViewing WindowsManaging WindowsUsing the SidebarUsing ToolbarsDisplaying and Using the DockDisplaying and Using Stacks on the DockExposing Windows in Mission ControlGrouping Windows in Mission ControlSwitching UsersSleeping, Restarting, and Shutting Down
IntroductionOpening and Viewing DisksViewing and Opening DocumentsChanging the Window ViewArranging Files and Folders in Icons ViewWorking with Files and Folders in List ViewViewing Files with Cover Flow ViewWorking with Files and Folders in Columns ViewViewing Files Using Quick LookGoing to Common or Recent PlacesOrganizing Files and Folders by ColorCreating and Renaming Files and FoldersCopying and Moving Files and FoldersUsing Spring-Loaded FoldersSharing Files Using Online ServicesDelete Files and FoldersGetting and Setting File InformationCreating a CD or DVD Using the FinderMounting and Ejecting Disks
IntroductionFinding Information Using SpotlightFinding Information in the Spotlight WindowFiltering Spotlight ResultsGrouping and Sorting Spotlight ResultsWorking with Spotlight ResultsSetting Spotlight PreferencesSearching for Files Using the Find WindowSearching for Hard to Find InformationWorking with Find Window ResultsCreating and Using Smart FoldersGetting Help While You WorkGetting Help Using Spotlight
IntroductionUnderstanding Finder PreferencesShowing Icons on the DesktopCustomizing the Way Windows OpenShowing or Hiding File ExtensionsCustomizing Finder Window ViewsCustomizing the ToolbarCustomizing the SidebarCustomizing the DockCreating AliasesCustomizing Mission ControlUsing Simple Finder
IntroductionUnderstanding System PreferencesViewing System PreferencesLocking and Unlocking Preference SettingsChanging Appearance OptionsSetting Up the DesktopSetting Up Screen SaversSetting the Date and TimeChanging Language OptionsChanging Text Substitution OptionsSaving Energy and Managing PowerSelecting a Startup DiskChanging the Way a CD or DVD StartsControlling SoundDictating Your SpeechLetting Mac Do the TalkingSetting Accessibility OptionsHaving VoiceOver Read from the ScreenSetting VoiceOver PreferencesUsing VoiceOver CommandsSetting Ink Preferences

IntroductionGetting Apps at the App StoreDownloading and Installing Other AppsUsing OS X AppsLaunching AppsOpening Apps and FilesViewing Full-Screen AppsSwitching Between AppsQuitting AppsPlaying ChessPlaying Games with the Game CenterCreating a Contacts ListEditing a Contacts ListManaging and Sharing a Contacts ListPerforming Calculations and ConversionsCapturing Images with a Digital CameraCapturing Screen Shots with GrabPreviewing Images and PDF’sUsing Apps with Auto SaveCreating Sticky NotesManaging Fonts with Font BookActivating, Deactivating, and Customizing FontsWorking with DashboardAdding and Removing Dashboard WidgetsCreating a Web Clip Dashboard Widget
IntroductionCreating and Opening a DocumentEditing TextRecognizing Handwriting InkMaking CorrectionsMaking Text SubstitutionsChecking Spelling and GrammarLooking Up Words with DictionaryFinding and Replacing TextFormatting TextDisplaying RulersSetting Paragraph TabsSetting Paragraph IndentsChanging Character SpacingChanging Line SpacingAdding Lists and TablesApplying and Creating a StyleInserting Special CharactersAdding Pictures, Movies, or Files to a DocumentSaving and Closing a DocumentUsing TextEdit for Web DesignSetting TextEdit Preferences
IntroductionUnderstanding PrintersUnderstanding Printer DriversAdding or Removing a PrinterSetting Print SettingsSharing a PrinterSetting Up Page OptionsSetting Basic Print OptionsPreviewing DocumentsSaving Documents as PDF DocumentsManaging Print QueuesCreating a Cover PageScanning DocumentsSending Fax DocumentsReceiving Faxes Automatically
IntroductionHistory of the Internet and the World Wide WebConnecting to the InternetSetting Up a Modem ConnectionSetting Up an Ethernet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Multiple ConnectionsMaking an Internet ConnectionUnderstanding Web Sites and BrowsersStarting and Customizing SafariViewing the Safari WindowBrowsing the WebBrowsing the Web Using TabsUsing the Reader and Reading ListViewing Top SitesChanging the Home PageViewing a History ListBookmarking a Web PageWorking with BookmarksFilling Out Forms on the WebSearching the WebPrinting a Web PageViewing PDF FilesSaving a Web PageSaving Pictures or Text from a Web PageDownloading Files Safely from the WebSetting Safari PreferencesSetting Security PreferencesBlocking Pop-Up WindowsChanging Web NotificationsSelecting a Default Browser and Search
IntroductionSetting Up Accounts in One PlaceStarting MailSetting Up an AccountManaging AccountsViewing the Mail WindowComposing and Sending an E-MailAddressing an E-MailAdding Stationery to E-MailFormatting Message TextAdding an E-Mail SignatureCustomizing the Mail WindowReceiving and Reading E-MailResponding to E-MailSending and Retrieving a FileManaging E-MailDeleting E-MailSaving E-MailSearching E-Mail for TextBlocking and Flagging E-MailDiverting Incoming E-Mail to MailboxesCreating a Smart MailboxCreating a VIP List
IntroductionCreating a Messages AccountStarting MessagesViewing MessagesChanging My StatusUsing the Messages Status MenuAdding a BuddyChanging a Buddy PictureCreating and Managing Buddy GroupsSending and Receiving MessagesSending a File During a MessageWorking with MessagesHaving an Audio and Video ChatEnhancing a Video ChatChanging Chat Message OptionsChatting on a Local NetworkChanging the Chat Message AppearanceGetting Chat Notification AlertsBlocking a BuddyGetting Started with FaceTimeMaking a Video Call with FaceTime
IntroductionStarting and Setting Up iTunesViewing the iTunes WindowSetting Up iTunes to Automatically Play CDsGetting and Playing Music from CDsGetting Media from the iTunes StoreUsing and Creating PlaylistsAdding Media to a PlaylistSocializing with PingSubscribing and Playing PodcastsUsing iPod, iPhone, or iPad with iTunesListening to Internet RadioStreaming a Mac to Apple TVBurning CDs and Exporting to MP3 PlayersSetting iTunes PreferencesCapturing Photos in Photo BoothRecording Movies in Photo BoothAdding Photo Booth EffectsPlaying and Browsing DVD MoviesCustomizing the DVD PlayerPlaying QuickTime MoviesCreating QuickTime MoviesExploring iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto
IntroductionJoining the iCloud CommunitySetting iCloud PreferencesSharing with Back to My MacFinding Your MacUsing iCloud on the MacUsing iCloud Enabled AppsUsing iCloud on the Web
IntroductionViewing the Calendar WindowChanging Calendar ViewsCreating and Working with CalendarsAdding and Editing Calendar EventsInviting Attendees to Calendar EventsPrinting CalendarsPublishing and Subscribing to a CalendarSharing an iCloud CalendarCreating Reminder ListsWorking with Reminder ListsAdding Notifications to RemindersUsing Accounts for Reminders and NotesCreating and Managing NotesUsing the Notification CenterPosting Tweets to Twitter
IntroductionUnderstanding User AccountsActivating the Login WindowAdding a User AccountDeleting a User AccountSetting File Access PermissionsSetting Account Access PrivilegesSetting Account Parental ControlsSpecifying Log In and Start Up ItemsSetting Fast User SwitchingSetting Security PreferencesSetting Privacy PreferencesProtecting Your Computer with FileVaultRestoring Password AccessAdding Keychains and PasswordsWorking with Keychains and PasswordsModifying Keychains and PasswordsManaging Files with the Home Folder
IntroductionUsing Network Sharing ServicesSetting Up File SharingSharing an Internet ConnectionConfiguring an Internet FirewallSetting Up a Local Area NetworkSetting Up a Network ConnectionSetting Up for Different Network ConnectionsSetting Up a Bluetooth Wireless NetworkMoving Items with BluetoothSetting Bluetooth PreferencesBrowsing the Network with the FinderConnecting to Another ComputerSharing Files or Folders with OthersSharing Files Wirelessly with AirDropControlling a Computer with Screen SharingSetting Up Mac and Windows to Share FilesConnecting from a Windows 7 or Vista ComputerConnecting from a Windows XP ComputerConnecting to a Network Over the InternetExploring Additional Utility Applications
IntroductionDownloading and Updating SoftwareAutomating Software UpdatesOpening Compressed FilesCompressing and Uncompressing Files and FoldersUsing Application ServicesUnderstanding Disk File SystemsFormatting and Copying a DiskFixing Disk ProblemsFixing Disk Permission ProblemsErasing a CD or DVD DiscMigrating Information Between MacsMonitoring System ActivitiesViewing System Messages with the ConsoleViewing System InformationForcing a Restart
IntroductionInstalling Hardware DevicesRemoving Hardware DevicesViewing Hardware SettingsChanging Keyboard SettingsChanging Mouse SettingsChanging Trackpad SettingsChanging Monitor Display SettingsMeasuring Display Colors with the Digital Color MeterSelecting Colors with the Color PickerMatching Colors to Devices with ColorSyncConfiguring Audio MIDI DevicesPreventing Hardware Problems
IntroductionPreparing a Mac for WindowsInstalling Windows on a MacStarting Up with OS X or WindowsUsing Windows on a MacRemoving Windows
IntroductionSetting Up Time Machine for BackupsPerforming a BackupExcluding Items from a BackupWorking with a BackupRecovering Backed Up ItemsRecovering an Entire Computer SystemCreating a Disk Image to Backup FilesBurning a CD or DVD from a Disk ImageRestoring a Disk ImageBacking Up Files onto a CD or DVD
IntroductionIntroducing AutomatorViewing the Automator WindowGetting Started with AutomatorOpening an Existing WorkflowOpening an Example WorkflowWorking with an Example WorkflowAdding Actions to a WorkflowAdding Variables to an ActionRecording an ActionWorking with WorkflowsRunning and Stopping a WorkflowSaving a WorkflowUsing a Workflow as Plug-insUnderstanding AppleScript BasicsUsing Ready-Made AppleScriptsWriting and Recording AppleScriptsUsing AppleScript with Automator
IntroductionPreparing to Install OS X Mountain LionDetermining the Current OS X VersionGetting Mac InformationGetting OS X from the App StoreInstalling OS X Mountain LionReinstalling Mac OS X Mountain Lion
OS X Mountain Lion
Bonus Online ContentOS X Mountain Lion ProjectsBonus Online Content

Overview

Need answers quickly? OS X Mountain Lion on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

Inside the Book

• Find and preview everything you need with Spotlight

• Master the OS X Mountain Lion user interface and file management

• Use the App Store and full-screen apps for maximum efficiency

• Explore the Internet with Safari and send e-mail with Mail

• Manage and play digital music with iTunes and iPod or iPhone

• Chat online instantly with Messages and FaceTime

• Manage and share your schedule with Calendar

• Send files wirelessly to anyone around you with AirDrop

• Keep your files backed up with Time Machine

• Automatically save document changes as you work with Auto Save

• Use multi-touch gestures and keyboard shortcuts to save time