Macs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Mac! Whether you’ve just decided to switch from Windows or you’ve been using a Mac for awhile and want to take advantage of all its bells and whistles, Macs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is the perfect guidebook to Mac land. You probably already know that Macs were made for media. There’s iPhoto for organizing, editing, and sharing your digital photos; iMovie to let you become a moviemaker; iDVD for preserving that movie and playing your favorites; and of course, iTunes for managing your music. But your Mac is just as happy creating documents, browsing the Internet, putting together cool presentations, or even crunching numbers. This guide shows you how to use all those applications and more. Seven minibooks cover Mac basics; working with photos, movies, and music; using the Internet; working with iLife and iWork applications; various other Mac programs; time-saving tips; and networking. You’ll discover how to Set up and customize a new Mac Get online, choose a browser, configure an e-mail account, and instant-message with iChat Handle Mac security and troubleshoot problems Create a Web site with iWeb and get it online Back up your files, sync your stuff, and manage your life with your Mac Network your Mac with other computers, even PCs, and share files, printers, and more Even if you’re a seasoned Mac veteran, we bet you’ll find some things here you didn’t know! And you’ll refer to this book again and again. Macs All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies About the Author Dedication Author’s Acknowledgments Introduction Book I: Mac Basics Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Mac Different Macintosh Models Understanding Mac Processors Identifying the Parts of Your Mac Chapter 2: Starting Up, Sleeping, and Shutting Down Starting Your Mac Putting a Mac in Sleep Mode Shutting Down a Mac Restarting a Mac Chapter 3: Getting Acquainted with the Mac User Interface Mastering the Mouse and Keyboard Getting to Know the Mac User Interface Playing with Icons in the Dock and Finder Getting Help Chapter 4: Running Programs Running a Program from the Dock Starting Programs by Double-Clicking Icons Switching Between Programs Getting Organized on Multiple Desktops with Spaces Quitting Programs Chapter 5: Installing and Uninstalling Software Finding Software Installing Software Uninstalling Software Chapter 6: Managing Files and Folders Using the Finder Navigating through the Finder Organizing and Viewing a Folder Creating Folders Manipulating Files and Folders Archiving Files and Folders Searching Files Storing Files and Folders in the Dock Burning Files and Folders to CD/DVD Deleting a File or Folder Chapter 7: Customizing Your Mac Changing the Desktop Customizing the Screen Saver Changing the Display and Appearance Changing the Date and Time Adjusting Sounds Saving Energy Picking a Printer Creating Separate Accounts Chapter 8: Accessibility Features of the Macintosh Correcting Vision Limitations Using Voice Recognition and Speech Chapter 9: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Handling Startup Troubles Shutting Down Frozen or Hung Up Programs Removing Jammed CDs/DVDs Repairing and Maintaining Hard Drives Preventative Maintenance Book II: Photos, Music, and Movies Chapter 1: Playing with Audio Understanding Audio File Formats Playing Audio with iTunes Burning an Audio CD Chapter 2: Playing with Pictures Understanding Digital Photography Transferring Digital Images to the Mac Capturing Pictures from Other Sources Editing Digital Images Chapter 3: Watching Videos on a Mac Understanding Video Disc Formats Understanding Digital Video Formats Playing a Digital Video File Playing a DVD Chapter 4: Using Front Row for Movies, Music, and Photos Using the Apple Remote Accessing Front Row Playing Movies and Videos Playing Music and Other Sounds Viewing Pictures Book III: Browsing the Internet Chapter 1: Browsing the Internet Setting Up an Internet Connection Browsing through Web Sites Search for Text on a Web Page Saving Web Pages Viewing and Playing Multimedia Files Downloading Files Chapter 2: Sending and Receiving E-Mail Setting Up an E-Mail Account Writing E-Mails Receiving and Reading E-Mail Organizing E-Mail Chapter 3: Chatting in Real Time Setting Up an iChat Account Chatting with Someone Accepting ( Or Blocking) a Chat Invitation Chapter 4: Security for Your Mac Locking Down Your Mac Creating Multiple Accounts Dealing with Junk E-Mail Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Own Web Site Types of Web Sites Creating Web Pages Uploading Web Pages Using . Mac Book IV: Working with iLife and iWork Chapter 1: Storing Memories with iPhoto Importing Pictures Organizing Events in the Library Organizing Pictures Editing Pictures Sharing Pictures Chapter 2: Using iMovie How iMovie Works Importing a Video into the Event Library Working with Projects Editing Video Clips in a Project Saving a Video Chapter 3: Using iDVD Burning a Video Straight to DVD Creating a DVD with the Magic iDVD Option Working with iDVD Projects Chapter 4: Creating Web Sites with iWeb The Parts of a Web Page Creating a Web Site in iWeb Designing a Web Page Customizing the Parts of a Web Page Publishing Your Web Pages Chapter 5: Using GarageBand Recording Audio Editing Audio Saving Music Recording Podcasts Chapter 6: Writing and Publishing with Pages Working with Document Templates Working with Text Using Formatting Styles Creating and Placing Text Boxes Working with Digital Photographs Polishing Your Document Chapter 7: Making Presentations with Keynote Creating a Presentation Working with Themes Changing Presentation Views Working with Slides Adding Media Files Editing Pictures and Movies Creating Transitions and Effects Polishing Your Presentation Chapter 8: Doing Calculations with Numbers Understanding the Parts of a Numbers Spreadsheet Creating a Numbers Spreadsheet Working with Sheets Designing Tables Typing Data into Tables Making Charts Making Your Spreadsheets Pretty Sharing Your Spreadsheet Book V: Other Mac Programs Chapter 1: Word Processing on the Mac The Basic Features of Word Processing Choosing a Word Processor Word Processor File Formats Converting File Formats Chapter 2: Office Suites on the Mac Understanding Spreadsheets Understanding Presentation Programs Comparing Office Suites Office Suite File Formats Chapter 3: Painting and Drawing on a Mac Understanding Painting versus Drawing Common Raster-Editing Features Common Vector-Editing Features Choosing a Painting and Drawing Program Graphic File Formats Chapter 4: Running Windows on a Mac Giving Your Mac a Dual Personality with Boot Camp Using Virtual Machines Using CrossOver Mac Chapter 5: Having Fun with a Mac ¿No Hablas Español? Then Get Crackin’! Tooting Your Own Horn Getting Touchy-Feely with Your Keyboard Taking Your Grey Matter to the Gym Playing Hooky with Your Hobby Bring on the Games! Book VI: Time-Saving Tips with a Mac Chapter 1: Protecting Your Data Understanding Different Backup Options Going Back to the Past with Time Machine Working with Data-Recovery Programs Encrypting with FileVault Chapter 2: Managing Your Time with iCal Understanding iCal Working with the Calendar List Using the Mini-Month Creating and Modifying Events Finding Events Making a To Do List Managing iCal Files Chapter 3: Storing Contact Information in the Address Book Storing Names Creating Groups Managing Your Address Book Files Chapter 4: Using Dashboard Getting to Know Your Dashboard Widgets Adding and Removing Widgets Finding New Widgets Disabling and Deleting Widgets from Dashboard Chapter 5: Automating Your Mac Understanding Automator Understanding Actions Creating Example Workflows Book VII: Mac Networking Chapter 1: Networking Your Macs Creating a Wired Network Creating a Wireless Network Setting Up an Airport Extreme Base Station Connecting a Phone or PDA to a Mac Chapter 2: Sharing Files and Resources on a Network Sharing Files Sharing Printers Sharing an Internet Connection Chapter 3: Bluetooth Wireless Networking Identifying Bluetooth Capabilities Configuring Bluetooth Pairing a Device Sharing through Bluetooth Index