Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide

Description

With the addition of features and multi-touch gestures first pioneered on the iPhone and iPad, Lion is truly different than any other Mac OS. This handy guide is packed with concise information to help you quickly get started with Lion, whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user. Once you learn the essentials, you can use this book as a resource for problem-solving on the fly.

 Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide goes right to the heart of Lion, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You'll find configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, lots of step-by-step instructions, and many other features-all in an easy-to-read format.

* Learn what’s new, including Lion's iOS-inspired features
* Get quick tips for configuring and customizing your Mac
* Solve problems with a quick guide to the fundamentals like the Finder and Dock
* Use keyboard shortcuts to work more efficiently
* Take advantage of Lion's built-in applications and utilities
* Manage user accounts and passwords

CONTENTS:

Preface; Conventions Used in This Book; Attribution and Permissions; Safari(R) Books Online; How to Contact Us; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: What’s New in Lion?; 1.1 Getting Your Hands on Lion; 1.2 A Brand-New Look; 1.3 Full-Screen Applications; 1.4 Mission Control; 1.5 Launchpad; 1.6 All My Files; 1.7 Gestures; 1.8 AirDrop; 1.9 Auto Save and Versions; 1.10 Resume; 1.11 Mail; 1.12 What Lion Can’t Do; Chapter 2: Installing Lion and Migrating Data; 2.1 What You Need to Run Lion; 2.2 Preparing for the Install; 2.3 Installing Lion; Chapter 3: A Quick Guide to Lion; 3.1 What You Need to Know About Mac OS X; 3.2 Using Lion; 3.3 Lion Basics; 3.4 Standard Window Controls; 3.5 Files and Folders; 3.6 Nonessential (but Useful) Mac OS X Features; Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Mac OS X; 4.1 Common Problems; Chapter 5: System Preferences; 5.1 Preference Pane Rundown; 5.2 Non-Apple Preference Panes; Chapter 6: Built-in Applications and Utilities; 6.1 Applications Installed with Lion; 6.2 Utilities Included with Lion; Chapter 7: Managing Passwords in Lion; 7.1 Password Management; Chapter 8: Keyboard Commands and Special Characters; 8.1 Key Commands; 8.2 Typing Special Characters in Mac OS X;