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Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Lion in 10 Minutes
- By Brad Miser
- Published Aug 11, 2011 by Sams. Part of the Sams Teach Yourself -- Minutes series.
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Description
- Copyright 2012
- Dimensions: 5-3/8" x 8-1/4"
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-672-33570-0
- ISBN-13: 978-0-672-33570-9
Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Lion in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical information designed to get you up and running quickly and easily. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know to effectively use Mac OS X Lion. Each compact lesson zeros in on a specific aspect of the Mac operating system explained through concise and informative descriptions along with accurate and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You’ll quickly become comfortable performing the most important Mac tasks you need–and want–to do everyday!
Tips point out shortcuts and solutions
Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls
Notes provide additional information
10 minutes is all you need to learn how to…
- Use Lion’s great desktop tools including Finder windows, Dock, Launchpad, Dashboard, Mission Control, and Spotlight.
- Install and manage applications through the Mac App Store and from the desktop.
- Personalize Mac OS Lion to suit your preferences, including desktop pictures, sounds, Mission Control’s spaces, Launchpad’s applications, and the Dashboard’s widgets.
- Connect your Mac OS X Lion computer to the Internet through a local wired and wireless network.
- Install, configure, and use mice, trackpads, and keyboards.
- Create and manage your Mac’s user accounts.
- Protect your Mac from Internet attacks, data loss, and other potential problems.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems through a logical, easy-to-perform approach.
- Run Windows applications on your Mac.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
1 Getting Started with Mac OS X Lion 5
Touring the Lion Desktop..........................................................5
Starting Up and Logging In ......................................................5
Pointing, Clicking, Dragging, and Scrolling ..................................9
Understanding Windows ........................................................12
Understanding Applications, Files, and Folders ........................15
Working with Disks, Discs, Volumes, and Other Devices ..........16
Using Menus ........................................................................17
Sleeping................................................................................18
Logging Out ..........................................................................18
Shutting Down ......................................................................19
2 Working on the Lion Desktop 21
Navigating the Desktop ..........................................................21
Working with Finder Windows..................................................23
Using the Dock ......................................................................31
Searching with Spotlight ........................................................39
3 Installing, Using, and Managing Applications 41
Using the App Store to Install and Update Applications ............41
Installing and Updating Applications from the Desktop ............48
Launching, Quitting, and Managing Applications ......................50
Working with Documents ........................................................55
4 Touring Lion’s Applications 61
Understanding Mac OS Lion’s Applications ..............................61
Previewing Documents with Preview ........................................62
Storing Contact Info with the Address Book ............................63
Enjoying DVD Content with DVD Player ....................................65
Communicating with FaceTime ................................................65
Managing Your Time with iCal ................................................66
Playing Digital Music and Video with iTunes ............................67
Managing Email with Mail ......................................................68
Surfing the Web with Safari ....................................................69
Being Creative with the iLife Suite ..........................................70
5 Personalizing Lion 73
Setting Finder Preferences ....................................................73
Working with the System Preferences Application ....................76
Organizing the Launchpad ......................................................88
Configuring Mission Control ....................................................89
Configuring the Dashboard ....................................................94
6 Connecting Your Macto the Internet and a Local Network 97
Connecting Your Mac to the Internet ......................................97
Working on a Local Network ................................................109
7 Installing and Using Printers 117
Understanding Printing Options ............................................117
Installing and Configuring a Printer Connected to a Mac ........119
Installing and Configuring a Network Printer ..........................121
Printing ..............................................................................124
Printing to PDF ....................................................................126
8 Working with Mice, Keyboards, and Trackpads 131
Understanding Input Devices ................................................131
Working with Mice................................................................132
Working with Keyboards........................................................138
Working with a Trackpad ......................................................141
9 Configuring and Managing User Accounts 145
Understanding User Accounts ..............................................145
Creating User Accounts ........................................................147
Applying Parental Controls to User Accounts..........................154
Opening Documents and Applications Automatically at Login ..159
Configuring the Login Process ..............................................160
Working with Fast User Switching ..........................................161
Changing User Accounts ......................................................163
Deleting User Accounts ........................................................163
10 Securing and Protecting Your Mac 165
Understanding Threats to Your Mac ......................................165
Updating Your Software ........................................................165
Protecting Your Mac from Internet Attacks ............................168
Protecting Your Data with Encryption ....................................177
Backing Up Your Data with Time Machine ..............................180
11 Troubleshooting and Solving Problems 187
Solving Problems ................................................................187
Performing General Troubleshooting Steps ............................188
Repairing Drives with Disk Utility ..........................................195
Recovering Data from a Time Machine Backup ......................198
Reinstalling Mac OS X Lion ..................................................201
Getting Help with Problems ..................................................202
12 Running Windows on Your Mac 207
Understanding Options to Run Windows on a Mac ................207
Installing and Using Boot Camp to Run Windows ..................209
Installing and Using a Virtual Environment to Run Windows ....215
TOC, 9780672335709, 7/19/2011
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