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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 368 pages, height x width x depth: 230x177x19 mm, weight: 576 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 20-Sep-2012
  • Izdevniecība: Que Corporation,U.S.
  • ISBN-10: 0789750147
  • ISBN-13: 9780789750143
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 368 pages, height x width x depth: 230x177x19 mm, weight: 576 g
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  • ISBN-10: 0789750147
  • ISBN-13: 9780789750143
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Make the most of your new OS X® Mountain Lion notebook or desktop computerwithout becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, explore the Web, enjoy music and video, and have way more fun! Even if youve never used a Mac before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. OS X Mountain Lion has never been this simple!

 

Who knew how simple OS X Mountain Lion could be?

 

This is todays best beginners guide to using your new OS X Mountain Lion desktop or notebook computer: simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Heres a small sample of what you learn:

 

Master Mountain Lions new iPad®/iPhone®-like features

Learn Mac essentials, from bootup to the Dock

Sync your data on iCloud, and use it anywhere

Personalize your Mac to match your style and make you more productive

Use iTunes® to enjoy music, Internet radio, TV, movies, podcasts, and even college courses

Stay organized with Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Reminders

Connect with people via Mail, Messages, and FaceTime® video calls

Get instant access to weather, stock, and flight information

Compete against gamers running Macs, iPads, or iPhones

Explore the Web with Apples speedy Safari browser

Use Photo Booth® to capture, edit, and share photos and video

Automatically back up your Mac with Time Machine®

Protect your Mac (and yourself) against online threats

 

Category: Computers

Covers: Macintosh Operating System

User Level: Beginning

 

 
Introduction 1(6)
How This Book Is Organized
3(1)
Conventions Used in This Book
4(2)
Menu Commands
4(1)
Keyboard Shortcuts
4(1)
Mouse and Trackpad Actions
5(1)
Special Elements
5(1)
Let Me Know What You Think
6(1)
Part I Getting Acquainted with Mountain Lion Basics
1 Booting Up and Shutting Down
7(10)
Turning on Your Mac
8(1)
Taking a Close Look at the Desktop
8(2)
Putting Your Mac to Sleep or Shutting It Down
10(7)
Using the Sleep Modes
10(3)
Shutting Down the Computer
13(2)
Restarting Your Computer
15(2)
2 Using Menus and Dialog Boxes
17(8)
Using the Menu Bar
18(3)
Examining the Elements of the Menu Bar
18(1)
Examining the Elements of a Menu
19(2)
Using Dialog Boxes
21(2)
Using Context Menus
23(1)
Using Menu Extras
24(1)
3 Using the Dock
25(6)
Examining the Parts of the Dock
26(1)
Launching Applications from the Dock
27(1)
Opening Folders on the Dock
27(4)
Opening the Downloads Folder
27(2)
Opening the Trash Folder
29(2)
4 Working with Windows
31(12)
Performing Common Window Functions
32(1)
Taking a Closer Look at Windows
32(4)
Closing Windows
33(1)
Minimizing Windows
33(2)
Resizing Windows
35(1)
Moving Windows
35(1)
Scrolling Windows
35(1)
Using Full Screen Mode
36(1)
Switching Between Windows
37(6)
Using Mission Control to Navigate Windows
37(2)
Creating Separate Spaces for Applications
39(4)
5 Using iCIoud
43(10)
What Is the iCIoud?
44(1)
What Does It Do?
44(1)
Why Do I Want It?
45(1)
How Can I Get It?
45(1)
How Does It Work?
45(5)
Turning On iCIoud
46(2)
Accessing iCIoud Data Without Your Apple Devices
48(1)
Stopping iCIoud Services
49(1)
How Can I See What's on the iCIoud?
50(1)
How Can I Get More of It?
50(3)
Part II Customizing the Way Your Mac Works
6 Using and Controlling Your Hardware
53(14)
Setting Hardware Preferences
54(1)
Using the CD/DVD SuperDrive
54(2)
Inserting and Ejecting Discs
55(1)
Setting Preferences for CDs and DVD5
55(1)
Using External Drives
56(1)
Connecting an External Drive
56(1)
Ejecting an External Drive
56(1)
Controlling the Brightness and Resolution of the Screen
57(1)
Setting Up the Keyboard
57(3)
Controlling the Behavior of the Function Keys
58(1)
Lighting Up the Keys on a Laptop
59(1)
Setting Up Keyboards for Different Languages
59(1)
Operating the Mouse or Trackpad
60(2)
Setting Magic Mouse Preferences
60(1)
Setting Trackpad Preferences
61(1)
Installing and Managing Printers
62(2)
Manually Installing a Printer
62(1)
Setting a Default Printer
63(1)
Controlling Speaker Volume and Sound Alerts
64(1)
Using the Keyboard to Adjust Sound
64(1)
Setting Alerts and Interface Sounds
64(1)
Enabling Dictation
65(2)
7 Personalizing the Desktop
67(14)
Changing the Background
68(1)
Using a Screen Saver
69(2)
Displaying and Using Icons on the Desktop
71(3)
Displaying Device and Server Icons
71(1)
Storing Files, Folders, and Aliases on the Desktop
72(1)
Arranging Icons on the Desktop
72(1)
Customizing the Icons on the Desktop
73(1)
Configuring Notifications
74(4)
Opening and Closing the Notification Center
75(1)
Showing or Hiding Notifications
75(1)
Setting Preferences for Notifications
76(2)
Modifying the Menu Bar
78(3)
Adding and Deleting Menu Extras
78(1)
Showing or Hiding the Date and Time
79(2)
8 Customizing the Dock
81(8)
Setting the Preferences for the Dock
82(2)
Examining Icons in the Dock
84(1)
Removing Icons from the Dock
85(1)
Adding Application Icons to the Dock
85(1)
Adding File or Folder Icons to the Dock
86(1)
Rearranging Icons on the Dock
86(1)
Customizing Folder Icons
86(3)
Part III Working with Files, Folders, and Applications
9 Getting Acquainted with the Finder
89(14)
Getting Started with the Finder
90(1)
Examining the File Structure
90(1)
Exploring the Default Folders
90(1)
Exploring the Finder Window
91(3)
Configuring the Sidebar
94(2)
Using Finder Views
96(5)
Using the Icon View
96(1)
Using the List View
96(1)
Using the Column View
97(1)
Using the Cover Flow View
98(1)
Changing the Item Arrangement in Any View
99(1)
Customizing the Finder Views for Specific Folders
100(1)
Using Your Preferred View
101(1)
Opening Multiple Finder Windows
101(2)
10 Creating Folders in the Finder
103(8)
Creating "Regular" Folders
104(2)
Creating and Using Smart Folders
106(1)
Creating and Using Burn Folders
107(4)
11 Working with Files and Folders in the Finder
111(14)
Opening Folders and Files in the Finder
112(1)
Finding Files and Folders
113(3)
Searching with Spotlight
113(1)
Examining Files with Quick Look
114(1)
Using Color Labels to Help Identify Files
115(1)
Renaming Files and Folders
116(1)
Copying and Moving Files
117(1)
Copying Files Using Shortcuts
117(1)
Copying or Moving Files and Folders by Dragging
118(1)
Sharing Files
118(3)
Sharing Files in the Finder
119(1)
Sending Files by AirDrop
120(1)
Moving Files to the Trash a.k.a. Deleting Files
121(1)
Burning Files to a Disc
122(3)
12 Working with Applications
125(12)
Launching Applications
126(1)
Using Launchpad
126(5)
Arranging Icons in the Launchpad
127(1)
Working with Folders in the Launchpad
128(1)
Searching for Applications in Launchpad
129(1)
Adding and Deleting Icons in Launchpad
130(1)
Closing Applications
131(1)
Using Autosave
131(1)
Using Resume
131(1)
Quitting Applications
132(1)
Installing Applications
133(1)
Installing Apps from the Mac App Store
134(1)
Installing Mac Applications from Third-Party Sources
134(1)
Getting the Most from the Mac App Store
134(3)
Part IV Using Mountain Lion Apps
13 Using Safari
137(16)
Launching Safari the First Time
138(1)
Using Top Sites
138(2)
Navigating the Web
140(4)
Using the Omnibar
140(1)
Retracing Your Steps
141(1)
Using History
142(2)
Browsing in Tabs or Windows
144(1)
Using the Tab View
145(1)
Synchronizing Tabs
146(1)
Getting a Better View of Web Pages
146(1)
Using Bookmarks
147(2)
Bookmarking Web Pages
147(1)
Using a Bookmark
148(1)
Creating Bookmark Folders
148(1)
Customizing the Bookmarks Bar
149(1)
Using the Reading List
149(2)
Adding Pages to the Reading List
149(1)
Reading Pages in the Reading List
150(1)
Deleting Pages in the Reading List
150(1)
Downloading and Viewing Files
151(1)
Sharing Web Content
151(2)
14 Using Contacts
153(14)
Exploring the Contacts Window
154(2)
Creating a New Contact
156(2)
Dictating a Contact
158(1)
Customizing the Contact Template
159(1)
Working with Groups
160(2)
Adding Contacts to a Group
161(1)
Deleting a Group
161(1)
Working with Your Contacts
162(3)
Searching for a Contact
162(1)
Editing a Contact
162(1)
Deleting a Contact
163(1)
Sharing a Contact
163(1)
Archiving Contacts
164(1)
Closing the Contacts Application
165(2)
15 Using Calendar
167(12)
Exploring and Navigating the Calendar Views
168(3)
Adding Events to the Calendar
171(4)
Creating an Event Using Quick Event
172(1)
Using Dictation
173(1)
Creating an All-Day Event
174(1)
Creating a Recurring Event
174(1)
Setting Event Alerts
174(1)
Working with Events
175(2)
Finding Events
175(1)
Editing Event Dates and Times
176(1)
Deleting Events
177(1)
Inviting People to Events
177(1)
Creating Additional Calendars
177(2)
16 Using Notes
179(8)
Exploring the Notes Window
180(1)
Creating a Note
181(2)
Pinning a Note to the Desktop
183(1)
Finding, Editing, and Deleting Notes
183(1)
Sharing a Note
184(1)
Creating and Deleting Your Own Note Folders
184(3)
17 Using Reminders
187(10)
Exploring the Reminder Window
188(1)
Creating a Simple Reminder
189(1)
Dictating a Reminder
189(1)
Adding Options to a Reminder
190(2)
Setting an Alert for a Reminder
190(2)
Creating a Reminder That Repeats Automatically
192(1)
Setting a Priority Level for a Reminder
192(1)
Marking Reminders off the List
192(1)
Finding, Editing, and Deleting Reminders
192(2)
Sorting Reminders
194(1)
Creating and Working with New Reminder Lists
194(3)
Viewing Multiple Reminder Lists
194(1)
Moving a Reminder to Another List
195(1)
Deleting a List
195(2)
18 Using Mail
197(20)
Setting Up Mail Accounts
198(1)
Setting Up a New Account
198(1)
Upgrading Existing Accounts
199(1)
Exploring the Mail Window
199(4)
Using the Mailbox List
200(1)
Using the Message List Pane
201(1)
Using the Message Pane
201(1)
Exploring the Favorites Bar
202(1)
Using the Classic View
202(1)
Getting and Reading Email
203(2)
Reading a Message
204(1)
Handling Attachments
204(1)
Sending Messages and Replies
205(4)
Filling Out Header Information
206(1)
Typing and Formatting the Message
207(1)
Attaching Files
208(1)
Sending the Message
209(1)
Forwarding a Message
209(1)
Finding Messages
209(3)
Deleting Messages
212(1)
Dealing with Junk Mail
213(1)
Creating Mailboxes
214(3)
19 Using Messages
217(8)
Getting Acquainted with Messages
218(1)
Setting Up Your Messages Account
219(1)
Sending and Receiving Messages
220(2)
Sending More Than Text in a Message
222(1)
Deleting Conversations
223(1)
Searching for Messages
223(2)
20 Using FaceTime
225(6)
Getting Acquainted with FaceTime
226(1)
Setting Up the FaceTime Application
227(1)
Making a Call
227(2)
Searching for Contacts
229(1)
Populating Your Favorites List
229(1)
Receiving a FaceTime Call on the Mac
229(1)
Turning FaceTime Off and On
230(1)
21 Using TextEdit
231(14)
Launching TextEdit
232(1)
Setting TextEdit Preferences
232(1)
Creating and Saving Documents
233(3)
Examining Autosave and Versions
233(1)
Using Versions
234(1)
Saving a Duplicate of the File
235(1)
Saving Documents in the Cloud
235(1)
Locking a Document
236(1)
Resuming Your Work
236(1)
Boiling It Down
236(1)
Navigating
237(1)
Editing Text
237(2)
Finding and Replacing Text
238(1)
Inserting Symbols and Other Special Characters
239(1)
Correcting Misspelled Words
239(1)
Formatting
239(4)
Setting the Paper Size
240(1)
Setting Margins
240(1)
Setting Tabs
240(1)
Inserting Page Breaks
241(1)
Setting Paragraph Alignment
241(1)
Setting Paragraph Indents
241(1)
Setting Paragraph Spacing
242(1)
Numbering or Bulleting Paragraphs
242(1)
Adding Emphasis to Characters
242(1)
Changing the Font and Size
243(1)
Creating a Table
243(2)
22 Using the Dashboard
245(6)
Exploring the Dashboard
246(1)
Managing Widgets
246(2)
Downloading and Installing Widgets
248(1)
Organizing and Finding Widgets on the Widgetpad
248(1)
Creating Your Own Web Clip Widget
248(3)
23 Using Preview
251(12)
Launching Preview
252(1)
Editing Files
252(3)
Magnifying a Portion of a Page
253(1)
Drawing Shapes and Lines
253(1)
Adding Text
254(1)
Cropping a Page
254(1)
Rotating a Page
255(1)
Sharing
255(1)
Viewing PDF Files
255(3)
Changing the View of a PDF File
256(1)
Searching in a PDF File
257(1)
Using Bookmarks in a PDF File
258(1)
Modifying PDF Files
258(5)
Copying Text in a PDF File
258(1)
Modifying Text in a PDF File
259(1)
Adding a Note to a PDF
259(2)
Using a Signature in a PDF File
261(2)
Part V Entertaining Yourself
24 Using the Game Center
263(10)
Getting Started with the Game Center
264(3)
Launching Game Center and Signing In
264(2)
Adding or Changing Your Photo
266(1)
Setting Your Status
266(1)
Changing or Viewing Your Game Center Account
266(1)
Acquiring Games
267(1)
Playing Games
268(2)
Adding Friends
270(3)
25 Using Video Applications
273(8)
Using DVD Player
274(1)
Using QuickTime Player
274(1)
Playing a Video on QuickTime Player
274(1)
Recording with QuickTime Player
275(2)
Recording a Movie
275(1)
Recording an Audio File
276(1)
Recording the Screen
276(1)
Editing Movies with QuickTime Player
277(3)
Trimming a Movie
278(1)
Splitting a Movie into Clips
279(1)
Sharing QuickTime Files
280(1)
26 Using iTunes
281(16)
Exploring the iTunes Window
282(3)
Listening to a Music CD
285(1)
Using Visualizer
286(1)
Adding Music to the Library
286(2)
Importing Music
286(2)
Downloading Music from the iTunes Store
288(1)
Importing Cover Art
288(1)
Creating and Playing Playlists
288(5)
Creating a Playlist
289(1)
Letting Genius Create a Playlist
290(1)
Creating Your Own Smart Playlists
291(1)
Sharing a Playlist via the iTunes Store
292(1)
Burning a Music CD
293(1)
Listening to Radio
293(1)
Acquiring and Playing Movies and TV Shows
293(1)
Acquiring and Playing Podcasts
294(1)
Acquiring and Playing Courses from iTunes U
295(2)
27 Using Photo Booth
297(6)
Exploring the Photo Booth Window
298(1)
Taking and Viewing Photos
298(1)
Taking a Still Picture
298(1)
Taking a Four-Up Picture
299(1)
Viewing Photos
299(1)
Recording and Viewing Movies
299(1)
Trimming a Video
300(1)
Using Effects
300(1)
Deleting Items in Photo Booth
301(1)
Sharing Your Photos and Movies
301(2)
Part VI Performing Administrative Routines
28 Managing User Accounts
303(10)
Creating a User Account
304(2)
Enabling and Disabling the Guest Account
306(1)
Setting Login Options
307(1)
Working with Multiple User Logins
308(1)
Modifying a User Account
309(1)
Changing Your Password
309(1)
Changing the Account Picture
310(1)
Deleting a User Account
310(3)
29 Maintaining and Securing Your Mac
313(12)
Maintaining Your Mac
314(3)
Getting Software Updates
314(1)
Backing Up Data with Time Machine
314(1)
Restoring Data with Time Machine
315(2)
Securing Your Mac
317(4)
Setting System Security Preferences
317(1)
Setting Safari Security Preferences
318(1)
Using a Firewall
319(1)
Encrypting a Drive
320(1)
Securing Your Privacy
321(4)
Securing Your Privacy on the Mac
321(1)
Securing Your Privacy on the Web
322(3)
Index 325
Yvonne Johnson has been writing computer books and teaching computer classes since 1982. She has written more than 60 PC and Mac computer books and college texts for well-known publishers on practically every type of software that existsfrom operating systems to desktop publishing, from word processing and spreadsheets to databases, from programming to graphic design and web design. Some of Yvonnes most recent Mac books include Using Mac OS X Lion (Pearson Education), Using Office 2011 for Mac (Pearson Education), and Introducing OS X Mountain Lion: Whats New and Whats Changed for Lion Users (Pearson Education).

In addition to writing (and designing websites), Yvonne loves to garden, play with her grandchildren, and entertain guests on her property in Franklin, Tennessee.