Special Edition Using Mac OS X v10.3 Panther
Special Edition Using Mac OS X v10.3 Panther
ISBN: 0789730758
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 273
Pages: 273
Authors: Brad Miser
- Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.3 Panther
- 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, v10.3 Panther
- Part I: Mac OS X: Exploring the Core
- Chapter 1. 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
- Chapter 2. Getting Started with Mac OS X
- Welcome to Mac Os X
- Starting Up Mac Os X
- Creating User Accounts
- Logging In, Logging Out, Restarting, and Shutting Down Mac Os X
- Configuring the Login Process
- Testing and Configuring User Accounts
- Troubleshooting
- Chapter 3. 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
- Chapter 4. Working on the Mac OS X Desktop
- The Mac OS X Desktop
- Working with Mac OS X Menus
- Working with the System Preferences Application
- Understanding Mac OS X Directories
- Working with Files and Folders
- Getting Information on Items
- Finding Files and Folders on Your Mac
- Customizing the Mac OS X Desktop
- Mac OS X to the Max: Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts
- Chapter 5. Using and Customizing the Dock
- Understanding the Dock
- Using Items on the Dock
- Organizing the Dock
- Customizing the Appearance and Behavior of the Dock
- Working with Docklings
- Mac OS X to the Max: Using Dock Keyboard Shortcuts
- Chapter 6. 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
- Chapter 7. Working with Mac OS 9, the Classic Environment, and Classic Applications
- Understanding Mac OS 9.2, the Classic Environment, and Classic Applications
- Installing, Configuring, and Running the Classic Environment
- Installing and Using Classic Applications
- Running Mac OS 9.2
- Troubleshooting
- Chapter 8. Configuring, Customizing, and Exploring Mac OS X
- Setting Your Preferences
- Using the Color Picker to Choose Colors
- Controlling Open Applications
- Using Disks and Discs
- Working with Your iDisk
- Controlling System Startup
- Installing and Using Mac OS X Fonts
- Logging In As Root
- Mac OS X to the Max: Exploring Mac OS X
- Chapter 9. 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
- Part II: Mac OS X: Connecting to the World
- Chapter 10. 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
- Chapter 11. 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
- Chapter 12. 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
- Chapter 13. Surfing the Web
- Browsing the Web with Safari
- Using Sherlock to Search the Web
- Downloading and Preparing Files
- Working with Plug-Ins and Helper Applications
- Mac OS X to the Max: Going Further on the Web
- Chapter 14. Putting Yourself on the Web
- Developing Your Presence on the Web
- Using a .Mac iDisk and HomePage to Create and Serve Your Web Pages
- Using Mac OS X to Serve Web Pages
- Troubleshooting
- Part III: Mac OS X: Living the Digital Life
- Chapter 15. Creating and Editing Digital Images
- Capturing Images for the Digital Lifestyle
- Capturing Images Using a Digital Camera
- Downloading Images to Your Mac
- Sharing Imaging Devices on a Network or Via the Web
- Capturing Screen Images
- Using iPhoto to Master Digital Images
- Working with Preview
- Troubleshooting
- Mac OS X to the Max: Going All Out with iPhoto Keyboard Shortcuts
- Chapter 16. Listening to and Working with Music
- Understanding Music on the Mac
- Exploring iTunes
- Listening to Audio CDs with iTunes
- Adding Music from Audio CDs and the Internet to Your iTunes Music Library
- Adding Music from the Apple Music Store to Your iTunes Music Library
- Organizing Your Music with the iTunes Library, Standard Playlists, and Smart Playlists
- Customizing Music Playback
- Making Your Music Mobile
- Sharing iTunes Music on a Network
- Troubleshooting
- Mac OS X to the Max: More Music
- Chapter 17. Making Digital Movie Magic with iMovie
- Working with Digital Video
- Choosing and Using a DV Camcorder
- Working with iMovie
- Building a Basic Video Track
- Adding Transitions
- Adding Titles
- Adding Special Effects
- Using Sound in Your Movies
- Distributing Your Movie
- Troubleshooting
- Mac OS X to the Max: iMovie Editing Shortcuts
- Chapter 18. Watching and Creating DVD Movies
- Taking Advantage of DVD on the Mac
- Watching DVD Movies on the Mac
- Creating Your Own DVDs
- Troubleshooting
- Mac OS X to the Max: And DVD for All
- Chapter 19. Viewing, Editing, and Creating QuickTime Movies
- Understanding QuickTime and QuickTime Pro
- Upgrading and Configuring QuickTime
- Viewing QuickTime Movies
- Creating and Editing a Movie with QuickTime Pro
- Creating a QuickTime Slideshow
- Customizing Your QuickTime Movies
- Troubleshooting
- Mac OS X to the Max: Taking QuickTime Further
- Chapter 20. Using the Other i Applications
- Working with iCal, iSync, and iChat
- Managing Your Calendar with iCal
- Synchronizing with iSync
- Communicating with iChat AV
- Part IV: Mac OS X: Expanding Your System
- Chapter 21. Understanding Input and Output Technology
- Understanding Interface Technology
- Working with External Interfaces
- Using Internal Interfaces
- Chapter 22. Working with Input Devices
- Choosing an Input Device
- Finding, Installing, and Configuring a Keyboard
- Finding, Installing, and Configuring a Mouse
- Installing and Using an Ink Device
- Finding, Installing, and Using Bluetooth Devices
- Mac OS X to the Max: Inputting More Better and Faster
- Chapter 23. 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
- Chapter 24. 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
- Chapter 25. 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
- Part V: Mac OS X: Living in a Networked World
- Chapter 26. 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
- Chapter 27. 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
- Part VI: Mac OS X: Protecting, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Mac
- Chapter 28. 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
- Chapter 29. 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
- Part VII: Mac OS X: Appendixes
- Appendix A. Installing and Maintaining Mac OS X
- Moving to and Maintaining Mac OS X
- Moving to Version 10.3 from Previous Versions of Mac OS X
- Moving to Version 10.3 from Mac OS 9.x.x or Earlier
- Updating Your Mac OS X Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix B. Computing on the Move with PowerBooks and iBooks
- Using Mac OS X on a Mobile Computer
- Index
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- index_A
- index_B
- index_C
- index_D
- index_E
- index_F
- index_G
- index_H
- index_I
- index_J
- index_K
- index_L
- index_M
- index_N
- index_O
- index_P
- index_Q
- index_R
- index_S
- index_T
- index_U
- index_V
- index_W
- index_X
- index_Y
Special Edition Using Mac OS X v10.3 Panther
ISBN: 0789730758
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 273
Pages: 273
Authors: Brad Miser