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Sams Teach Yourself MAC OS X Tiger All in One (Sams Teach Yourself All in One)
Sams Teach Yourself Max OS X Tiger All in One is designed to teach, in one book, the inexperienced Mac user how to easily work with Mac hardware, the computer's operating system, and all the powerful digital media applications built right into OS X. Rather than focusing on just one single part of the Mac platform, this book covers everything from working
with hardwaremultiple products and technologies together in a logical fashion. Topics include: Setting up and configuring Mac hardware; understanding the Mac OS X interface; Burning CDs and DVDs with iDVD; Playing and organizing MP3s and digital music with iTunesCreating your own music with GarageBand; Digital photography with iPhoto andEditing digital video with iMovie.
Contents:
Introduction
How This Book Is Organized An Invitation from the Authors I
MAX OS X BASICS
1
Introducing Mac OS X
Setting Up Mac OS X A Peek Under the Hood Applications Included with Mac OS X The Mac OS X Desktop System Preferences Summary 2
Using the Finder
The Finder Window The File System The Sidebar Performing File and Content Searches-Spotlight to the Rescue The Finder Menu Bar Summary 3
Exploring the Dock
Applications and the Dock Docked Windows, Files, and Folders Trash Can Customizing the Dock Dock Preference Options Summary 4
Working with Folders, Files, and Applications
Folders, Files, and Applications The Finder Window Action Menu Getting Info Additional Tips for Using Applications Running Classic Applications Summary 5
Setting System Preferences and Universal Access Options
Personal System Preferences Hardware System Preferences Internet & Network System Preferences System Preferences Universal Access Summary II
COMMON APPLICATIONS AND HARDWARE
6
Using Calculator, Grapher, Preview, and TextEdit
Calculator Grapher Preview TextEdit Summary 7
Using QuickTime and DVD Player
QuickTime DVD Player Summary 8
Working with Address Book, Keychain Access, iSync, and Ink
Address Book Keychain Access iSync Ink Summary 9
Installing Additional Software
Software Sources Downloading and Installing Software Opening Compressed Files with StuffIt Expander Software Considerations in a Multiuser System Some Software Suggestions Summary 10
Using iWork-Pages and Keynote
Pages Keynote Summary 11
Working with Displays and Peripheral Devices
Configuring Displays Using the Display Calibrator Assistant Introduction to ColorSync Connecting Peripheral Devices Summary 12
Printing, Faxing, and Working with Fonts
Using the Printer Setup Utility The Page Setup and Print Windows Print and Fax Preference Options Working with Fonts Summary III
INTERNET APPLICATIONS
13
Connecting to the Internet
Creating an Internet Connection Setting Network Port Priorities and Locations Using Internet Connect Summary 14
Using Safari
The Safari Interface Web Browsing in Safari The Safari Menu Bar Safari Preference Options Summary 15
Using Sherlock for Internet Searches
The Internet Channel The Pictures Channel The Stocks Channel The Movies Channel The Phone Book Channel The eBay Channel The Flights Channel The Dictionary Channel The Translation Channel The AppleCare Channel Third-Party Channels The Sherlock Preferences Summary 16
Exploring .Mac Membership
Defining .Mac Setting Up .Mac Service Using the iDisk Syncing with .Mac .Mac Web Services Summary 17
Using Mail
Setting Up Mail Reading and Managing Email Composing and Sending Messages Using Advanced Features of Mail Mail Utilities and Diagnostic Tools Summary 18
Using iChat AV
Setting Up iChat AV Logging In to Your Accounts Configuring Your Online Information Managing Your Buddy List Initiating IM and A/V Conferencing Using the Connection Doctor Summary 19
Using iCal
The iCal Interface Adding and Editing Events To Do Lists Calendar Publishing and Subscribing iCal Preference Options iCal Menus Summary IV
APPLE'S ILIFE APPLICATIONS
20
Introducing iLife
iTunes iPhoto GarageBand iMovie HD iDVD System Requirements and Necessary Tools Installing the iLife Applications Summary 21
Using iTunes
Setting Up iTunes The iTunes Interface Visualizer Adding Song Files The iTunes Music Store Burning CDs and Exporting to MP3 Players Listening to Internet Radio The iTunes Preference Options Using Your iPod with iTunes Summary 22
Using iPhoto
The iPhoto Window Importing Image Files Organizing and Searching Images Editing Photos Creating an iPhoto Book Creating Slideshows Sharing Your Photos The iPhoto Preference Options Summary 23
Using GarageBand
The GarageBand Interface Working with Prerecorded Loops Recording Original Music Customizing Tracks Exporting a Song to iTunes Preferences Summary 24
Exploring the iMovie HD Interface
Basic Stages of Making an iMovie The iMovie Interface iMovie Preferences Starting a New Project Summary 25
Working with Video and Clips in iMovie HD
Connecting Video Cameras Working with Video Moving Around in a Clip Making Basic Edits Working with iMovie's Clip Viewer Creating a Magic iMovie Summary 26
Adding Titles, Transitions, and Effects in iMovie
Titles Transitions Effects Summary 27
Working with Still Photos and Sound in iMovie
Photos and iMovie HD Adding Photos to iMovie Still Images and Duration Still Images, Effects, and Transitions Sound in iMovie HD Working with Audio Other iMovie Audio Sources Summary 28
Exporting iMovies
Choosing a Way to Share Your iMovie Emailing iMovies Sharing Movies over .Mac Making Videotapes from iMovie Exporting iMovies to iDVD Sharing via QuickTime Burning iMovies to CD Sharing with Bluetooth Devices Summary 29
Exploring the iDVD Interface
The iDVD Interface iDVD Capabilities The iDVD Preference Options Summary 30
Creating DVDs in iDVD
Preparing the DVD Project Importing Files Customizing DVD Menus Customizing Menus DVD Slideshows DVD-ROM Content-Including Computer Files on a DVD Archiving DVD Projects and Creating Disc Images Burning Your DVD Creating OneStep DVDs Summary V
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE
31
Sharing Your Computer with Other Users
Understanding User Accounts File Permissions Summary 32
Sharing Files and Running Network Services
Sharing Services Connecting to Shared Folders Sharing Your Internet Connection Summary 33
Securing Your Computer
Local Security Network Security Summary 34
Maintaining Your System
Automating Software Updates Backing Up Your Data Copying Your Hard Drive Using Backup Software Activity Monitor Summary 35
Recovering from Crashes and Other Problems
Application Crashes System Crashes Resetting PRAM Protection Against Viruses and Other Malicious Code Restoring the Administrator Password Fixing Hard Drive Problems Reinstalling System Software Summary VI
ADVANCED TOPICS
36
Introducing Automator and AppleScript
Automator AppleScript Summary 37
Using Basic Unix Commands
Terminal: Your Window to the Underworld Basic Commands for Working with Files Process Management Server Administration Getting Help with Manpages Other Useful Commands Summary 38
Exploring the Utilities Folder
System Tools Network Tools Imaging, Audio, and MIDI Tools System Helpers Summary Index.
Brief Description:
The Macintosh environment is very exciting. This book presents an introduction to various components of Mac OS X Tiger and teaches you how to easily work with Mac hardware, the operating system and all of the powerful digital media applications that are built right into your system.
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