Introduction

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QuickSteps books are recipe books for computer users. They answer the question “how do I…” by providing a quick set of steps to accomplish the most common tasks with a particular operating system or application.

The sets of steps are the central focus of the book. QuickSteps sidebars show how to quickly perform many small functions or tasks that support the primary functions. Notes, Tips, and Cautions augment the steps, presented in a separate column to not interrupt the flow of the steps. The introductions are minimal rather than narrative, and numerous illustrations and figures, many with callouts, support the steps.

QuickSteps books are organized by function and the tasks needed to perform that function. Each function is a chapter. Each task, or “How To,” contains the steps needed for accomplishing the function along with the relevant Notes, Tips, Cautions, and screenshots. You can easily find the tasks you need through:

  • The Table of Contents, which lists the functional areas (chapters) and tasks in the order they are presented

  • A How-To list of tasks on the opening page of each chapter

  • The index with its alphabetical list of terms used in describing the functions and tasks

  • Color-coded tabs for each chapter or functional area with an index to the tabs just before the Table of Contents

Conventions Used in this Book

Mac OS X Panther QuickSteps uses several conventions designed to make the book easier for you to follow. Among these are:

  • Table of Contents or the How To list in each chapter references a QuickSteps sidebar in a chapter.

  • The symbol represents the Apple menu at the left end of the menu bar. The z symbol represents the Command key on the keyboard

  • Bold type is used for words on the screen that you are to do something with, such as click Save As or open File.

  • Italic type is used for a word or phrase that is being defined or otherwise deserves special emphasis.

  • Underlined type is used for text that you are to type from the keyboard.

  • small capital letters are used for keys on the keyboard such as enter and shift.

  • When you are expected to enter a command, you are told to press the key(s). If you are to enter text or numbers, you are told to type them.



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Mac OS X Panther QuickSteps
Mac OS X Panther QuickSteps
ISBN: 0072255056
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 68

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