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Special Edition Using Mac OS X Tiger

ISBN: 0789733919
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2003
Pages: 317

Authors: Brad Miser

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• SPECIAL EDITION USING Mac OS X, v10.4 Tiger
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• About the Author
• Acknowledgments
• We Want to Hear from You
• INTRODUCTION
• Welcome to Mac OS X
• Introduction to Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.4 Tiger
• PartI.Mac OS X: Exploring the Core
• Chapter1.Mac OS X: Foundations
• Mac OS X: The Future Is Now
• Mac OS X Benefits
• Mac OS X Architecture and Terminology
• Mac OS X Costs: Hardware Requirements
• Chapter2.Getting Started with Mac OS X
• Welcome to Mac OS X
• Starting Up Mac OS X
• Creating and Configuring User Accounts
• Logging In, Logging Out, Restarting, and Shutting Down Mac OS X
• Configuring the Login Process
• Testing and Changing User Accounts
• Troubleshooting
• Chapter3.Viewing and Navigating Mac OS X Finder Windows
• The Mac Os X Finder
• Working with Finder Windows
• Navigating Finder Windows
• Customizing Finder Windows
• Working with the Finder Window s Action Pop-up Menu
• Working with Labels
• Mac OS X to the Max: Finder Window Keyboard Shortcuts
• Chapter4.Working on the Mac OS X Desktop
• The Mac OS X Desktop
• Working with Mac OS X Menus
• Working with the System Preferences Application
• Managing Open Windows with Expos
• Understanding Mac OS X Directories
• Working with Files and Folders
• Searching Your Mac with Spotlight
• Searching Your Mac with Smart Folders
• Getting Information on Items
• Customizing the Mac OS X Desktop
• Mac OS X to the Max: Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
• Chapter5.Using and Customizing the Dock
• Understanding the Dock
• Using Items on the Dock
• Organizing the Dock
• Customizing the Appearance and Behavior of the Dock
• Mac OS X to the Max: Using Dock Keyboard Shortcuts
• Chapter6.Working with the Dashboard and Widgets
• Using the Dashboard and Widgets
• Configuring the Dashboard
• Mac OS X to the Max: Finding and Installing More Widgets
• PartII.Mac OS X: Mastering the System
• Chapter7.Installing and Using Mac OS X Applications
• Understanding Applications You Can Run Under Mac OS X
• Installing Mac OS X Applications
• Launching Mac OS X Applications
• Understanding and Using Standard Mac OS X Application Menus
• Opening Documents in Mac OS X
• Saving Documents in Mac OS X
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Taking Applications Further
• Chapter8.Configuring, Customizing, and Exploring Mac OS X
• Setting Your Preferences
• Using the Color Picker to Choose Colors
• Controlling Open Applications
• Using Disks and Discs
• Controlling System Startup
• Installing and Using Mac OS X Fonts
• Logging In As Root
• Mac OS X to the Max: Exploring Mac OS X System Folders
• Chapter9.Making Your Mac Accessible to Everyone
• Understanding Universal Access
• Configuring and Using Seeing Assistance
• Configuring and Using Hearing Assistance
• Configuring Keyboard Assistance
• Configuring and Using Mouse Assistance
• Mac OS X to the Max: Configuring and Using Speech Recognition
• Chapter10.Using the Automator to Make Your Mac Work for You
• Understanding the Automator
• Creating Your Own Workflows
• Learning How to Automate Your Mac by Example
• Mac OS X to the Max: Automator Alternatives
• Chapter11.Unix: Working with the Command Line
• A Command Line with the Mac OS?
• Learning Unix by Example
• Working with Basic Unix Applications
• Mac OS X to the Max: Unix Resources
• Chapter12.Computing on the Move with PowerBooks and iBooks
• Using Mac OS X on a Mobile Computer
• Managing Your Mobile Mac s Power
• Controlling Your Mobile Mac with Function Keys
• Using and Configuring the Trackpad
• Configuring and Using Locations
• Mac OS X to the Max: Keeping Your Files in Synch
• PartIII.Mac OS X: Connecting to the World
• Chapter13.Connecting Your Mac to the Internet
• Connecting to the Internet
• Choosing Your Internet Connection Technology
• Obtaining and Configuring an Account
• Configuring Your Mac for Internet Access
• Troubleshooting
• Chapter14.Using an AirPort Network to Connect to the Internet
• AirPort Wireless Networking
• Setting Up an AirPort Base Station
• Connecting to the AirPort Network with Mac OS X
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Making the Most of AirPort
• Chapter15.Using Email
• Introducing the Address Book and Mail
• Setting Up and Using an Address Book
• Configuring Mail
• Sending, Receiving, and Replying to Email
• Customizing Your Email
• Sending and Receiving Files with Email
• Searching Email
• Troubleshooting
• Max OS X to the Max: Email Away
• Chapter16.Surfing the Web
• Browsing the Web with Safari
• Downloading and Preparing Files
• Working with Plug-Ins and Helper Applications
• The Basics of Web Security
• Mac OS X to the Max: Going Further on the Web
• Chapter17.Using .Mac To Integrate Your Mac Onto The Internet
• Understanding and Using .Mac
• Getting Started with .Mac
• Working with Your .Mac Email Account
• Using Your iDisk
• Using .Mac to Publish a Website
• Using .Mac to Synchronize Important Information on Multiple Macs
• Getting Free Software via .Mac
• Mac OS X to the Max: Using Mac OS X to Serve Web Pages
• PartIV.Mac OS X: Living the Digital Life
• Chapter18.Listening to and Managing Your Music with iTunes
• Touring iTunes
• Listening to Audio CDs with iTunes
• Adding Music from Audio CDs and Other Audio Files to Your iTunes Music Library
• Adding Music from the iTunes Music Store to Your iTunes Music Library
• Organizing Your Music with the iTunes Library, Standard Playlists, and Smart Playlists
• Customizing iTunes and Your Music
• Working with Album Artwork
• Using iTunes to Burn CDs or DVDs
• Sharing iTunes Music on a Network
• Using AirTunes and AirPort Express to Broadcast Your Music
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: More on iTunes Music
• Chapter19.Configuring and Using an iPod
• Touring iPods
• Moving Your iTunes Music onto an iPod
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Cool Things You Can Do with an iPod
• Chapter20.Creating Your Own Music with Garageband
• Getting Started with GarageBand
• Creating a Track by Adding and Configuring a Loop
• Building a Track Using a Software Instrument
• Mixing and Editing Tracks
• Adding Your GarageBand Songs to Your iTunes Library
• Troubleshooting
• Chapter21.Creating, Editing, and Organizing Digital Images Using iPhoto
• Getting Started with iPhoto
• Touring iPhoto
• Importing Images into the iPhoto Library
• Labeling Your Images
• Organizing Your Images with Photo Albums
• Editing Your Images
• Creating iPhoto Projects
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Going All Out with iPhoto Keyboard Shortcuts
• Chapter22.Working with Other Mac OS X Image Tools
• Making the Most of Digital Images Under Mac OS X
• Working with Preview
• Working with Image Capture
• Sharing Imaging Devices on a Network or Via the Web
• Capturing Screen Images
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Mastering Screen Captures with Snapz Pro X
• Chapter23.Viewing QuickTime Movies
• Understanding QuickTime and QuickTime Pro
• Configuring QuickTime and QuickTime Pro
• Opening QuickTime Player and Setting QuickTime Player Preferences
• Watching QuickTime Movies Stored Locally
• Watching QuickTime Movies Stored on the Web
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Using QuickTime Player Keyboard Shortcuts
• Chapter24.Making Digital Movie Magic with iMovie
• Getting Started with iMovie
• Touring iMovie
• Building a Basic Video Track
• Adding Transitions
• Adding Titles
• Adding Special Effects
• Working with the Timeline Viewer
• Using Sound in Your Movies
• Distributing Your Movie
• Chapter25.Watching DVD Movies with DVD Player
• Enjoying DVDs on the Mac
• Using DVD Player to Watch DVDs
• Configuring DVD Player
• Making the Most of DVD Player
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: And DVD for All
• Chapter26.Creating Your Own DVDS With iDVD
• Getting Started with iDVD
• Touring iDVD
• Building an iDVD Project in a Hurry
• Building a DVD from the Ground Up
• Chapter27.Using the Other i Applications
• Working with iCal, iSync, and iChat
• Managing Your Calendar with iCal
• Synchronizing with iSync
• Communicating with iChat
• PartV.Mac OS X: Expanding Your System
• Chapter28.Understanding Input and Output Technology
• Understanding Interface Technology
• Working with External Interfaces
• Using Internal Interfaces
• Chapter29.Working with Input Devices
• Choosing an Input Device
• Finding, Installing, and Configuring a Keyboard
• Finding, Installing, and Configuring a Mouse
• Finding, Installing, and Using a Trackball
• Finding, Installing, and Using Bluetooth Devices
• Mac OS X to the Max: Inputting More Better and Faster
• Chapter30.Finding, Installing, and Using Output Devices
• Working with Output Devices
• Finding, Installing, and Using a Monitor
• Finding, Installing, and Using Speakers
• Finding, Installing, and Using Printers
• Working with Mac OS X s Built-in Fax Capability
• Working with PDFs
• Synchronizing Color Among Devices
• Troubleshooting
• Chapter31.Understanding and Using Data Storage Devices
• Understanding Data Storage Options
• Choosing, Installing, and Using a Hard Drive
• Finding, Installing, and Using a CD Writer
• Burning DVDs with Apple s SuperDrive
• Burning CDsDVDs with Disk Utility
• Using a Tape Drive
• Working with Other Removable Media Drives
• Troubleshooting
• Chapter32.Installing and Configuring Connecting Devices
• Using Hubs to Connect Your Mac to Networks or Peripheral Devices
• Finding and Installing an Ethernet Hub
• Finding, Installing, and Using a USB Hub
• Finding, Installing, and Using a FireWire Hub
• Choosing a Modem
• PartVI.Mac OS X: Living in a Networked World
• Chapter33.Building and Using a Network
• Local Area Networking with Mac OS X
• Designing a Network
• Building a Network
• Configuring the Services on a Network
• Monitoring and Administering a Network
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Networking Mac OS X with Windows Computers
• Chapter34.Sharing an Internet Connection
• Enabling Multiple Macs to Use a Single Internet Account
• Using AirPort to Share an Internet Account
• Using a Mac Running OS X to Share an Internet Account
• Using Multiple IP Addresses to Share an Internet Account
• Using a Hardware DHCP Server to Share an Internet Account
• Troubleshooting
• Mac OS X to the Max: Troubleshooting a Network Connection
• PartVII.Mac OS X: Protecting, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Mac
• Chapter35.Maintaining and Protecting Your Mac
• Keeping Your Mac Safe and in Good Working Condition
• Maintaining Your Mac
• Backing Up Your System
• Securing Your Mac
• Defending Your Mac from Net Attacks
• Mac OS X to the Max: Going Further with Disk Utility
• Chapter36.Solving Mac Problems
• Handling Mac Problems
• Understanding the Causes of Problems
• Preventing Problems
• Assessing Your Mac
• Solving Problems
• Mac OS X to the Max: Getting Help for Your Problem
• PartVIII.Appendix
• AppendixA.Installing and Maintaining Mac OS X
• Moving to and Maintaining Mac OS X
• Moving to Version 10.4 from Previous Versions of Mac OS X
• Moving to Version 10.4 from Mac OS 9.x.x or Earlier
• Updating Your Mac OS X Installation
• Troubleshooting
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