Special Edition Using Mac OS X Tiger
Special Edition Using Mac OS X Tiger
ISBN: 0789733919
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 317
Pages: 317
Authors: Brad Miser
- 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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Special Edition Using Mac OS X Tiger
ISBN: 0789733919
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 317
Pages: 317
Authors: Brad Miser