My MacBook (Lion Edition)
Que Corporation,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7897-4832-4 (ISBN)
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Help when you run into MacBook or OS X Lion problems or limitations.
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook.
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want.
The tasks include:
• Managing and arranging your desktop
• Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control
• Opening and organizing applications in Launchpad
• Accessing the Internet through wired, wireless, and cellular networks
• Communicating via email, instant message, audio, and video chat
• Troubleshooting system problems
• Entertaining with music and videos
• Keeping in touch and on-time with Calendars and Contacts
• Downloading and managing software from the App Store and other sources
• Sharing files, printers, and even scanners over your network connection
• Expanding your capabilities with peripheral devices
• Protecting and securing your data
• Recording video and publishing it instantly online
John Ray is a life-long fan of Apple’s products; he has been an avid Mac user since its inception in 1984. He relies on Mac OS X both at work and at home because it is a robust, flexible platform for programming, networking, and design. Over the past 14 years, John has written books on Mac OS X, iPhone development, Adobe Creative Suite, Linux, networking, and computer security. He currently manages the application development team in the Office of Sponsored Programs at The Ohio State University.
Prologue 1
Chapter 1 Managing Your MacBook Desktop 13
Introduction 13
Organizing in the Dock 14
Customizing Finder Windows 18
Arranging and Grouping Files 20
Previewing Document Contents with Quick Look 22
Using Instant-Access Utilities in the Dashboard 24
Finding Information with Spotlight 28
Chapter 2 Making the Most of Your MacBook’s Screen Space 33
Introduction 33
Swimming in a Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control 34
Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad 42
Chapter 3 Connecting Your MacBook to a Network 49
Introduction 49
Connecting to a Wired Network 50
Connecting to a Wireless Network 51
Manually Configuring Network Settings 56
Making Mobile Connections with the iPhone and Cellular Data Cards 62
Creating Virtual Private Network Connections 69
Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations 73
Seeking Automated Network Assistance 75
Chapter 4 Communicating Online with Your MacBook 79
Introduction 79
Getting Started with Accounts 80
Using Mail 82
Instant Messaging with iChat 107
Video Calls with FaceTime 121
Web Browsing in Safari 127
Chapter 5 Managing Contacts and Appointments 141
Introduction 141
Managing Contacts in Address Book 142
Working with Schedules in iCal 153
Chapter 6 Sharing Devices, Files, and Services on a Network 171
Introduction 171
File Sharing on Your MacBook 172
Sharing Printers 182
Sharing a Scanner 185
Sharing an Optical Drive 187
Sharing Your MacBook Screen 189
Sharing Your Internet Connection 195
Chapter 7 Accessing Entertainment on the Go 199
Introduction 199
Using DVD Player 200
Viewing Browser Video or Downloaded Video Files 203
Creating a Media Library in iTunes 207
Chapter 8 Installing and Managing Software on Your MacBook 227
Introduction 227
Mac App Store 228
Installing Non-App Store Applications 235
Upgrading Your Operating System 239
Chapter 9 Making the Most of Your MacBook Hardware 245
Introduction 245
Balancing Battery Life and Performance 246
Updating Keyboard Settings 249
Changing Trackpad Options 253
Adjusting the LCD Display 254
Setting Sound Input and Output 260
Recording Audio,Video, and Screen Actions 264
Chapter 10 Connecting Devices to Your MacBook 273
Introduction 273
Connecting USB Input Devices 274
Using Bluetooth Devices 276
Using External Displays and Projectors 282
Connecting and Using a Printer 285
Connecting and Using a Scanner 289
Chapter 11 Securing and Protecting Your MacBook Data 295
Introduction 295
Working with Users and Groups 296
Tracking Passwords with Keychain Access 304
Encrypting Your Lion Disk 308
Achieving Network Security with the Built-in Firewall 310
Backing Up Important Information 313
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Your MacBook System 325
Introduction 325
Dealing with Troublesome Software 326
Restarting and Correcting a Frozen Machine 330
Fixing Disk Problems with Disk Utility 336
Gathering Information About Your MacBook 339
Remember Your Backups! 344
Chapter 13 Upgrading Your MacBook 347
Introduction 347
Upgrading Your Built-In Hardware 348
Adding External Storage 351
Index 356
| Sprache | englisch |
|---|---|
| Maße | 155 x 227 mm |
| Gewicht | 596 g |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server ► Macintosh / Mac OS X |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7897-4832-0 / 0789748320 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7897-4832-4 / 9780789748324 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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