Overview

Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Lion in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical information designed to get you up and running quickly and easily. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know to effectively use Mac OS X Lion. Each compact lesson zeros in on a specific aspect of the Mac operating system explained through concise and informative descriptions along with accurate and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You’ll quickly become comfortable performing the most important Mac tasks you need–and want–to do everyday!   Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information   10 minutes is all you need to learn how to… Use Lion’s great desktop tools including Finder windows, Dock, Launchpad, Dashboard, Mission Control, and Spotlight. Install and manage applications through the Mac App Store and from the desktop. Personalize Mac OS Lion to suit your preferences, including desktop pictures, sounds, Mission Control’s spaces, Launchpad’s applications, and the Dashboard’s widgets. Connect your Mac OS X Lion computer to the Internet through a local wired and wireless network. Install, configure, and use mice, trackpads, and keyboards. Create and manage your Mac’s user accounts. Protect your Mac from Internet attacks, data loss, and other potential problems. Troubleshoot and solve problems through a logical, easy-to-perform approach. Run Windows applications on your Mac. 

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Author:   Brad Miser
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Sams Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 20.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 14.10cm
Weight:   0.274kg
ISBN:  

9780672335709

ISBN 10:   0672335700
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 September 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 1 Getting Started with Mac OS X Lion 5     Touring the Lion Desktop..........................................................5     Starting Up and Logging In ......................................................5     Pointing, Clicking, Dragging, and Scrolling ..................................9     Understanding Windows ........................................................12     Understanding Applications, Files, and Folders ........................15     Working with Disks, Discs, Volumes, and Other Devices ..........16     Using Menus ........................................................................17     Sleeping................................................................................18     Logging Out ..........................................................................18     Shutting Down ......................................................................19 2 Working on the Lion Desktop 21     Navigating the Desktop ..........................................................21     Working with Finder Windows..................................................23     Using the Dock ......................................................................31     Searching with Spotlight ........................................................39 3 Installing, Using, and Managing Applications 41     Using the App Store to Install and Update Applications ............41     Installing and Updating Applications from the Desktop ............48     Launching, Quitting, and Managing Applications ......................50     Working with Documents ........................................................55 4 Touring Lion’s Applications 61     Understanding Mac OS Lion’s Applications ..............................61     Previewing Documents with Preview ........................................62     Storing Contact Info with the Address Book ............................63     Enjoying DVD Content with DVD Player ....................................65     Communicating with FaceTime ................................................65     Managing Your Time with iCal ................................................66     Playing Digital Music and Video with iTunes ............................67     Managing Email with Mail ......................................................68     Surfing the Web with Safari ....................................................69     Being Creative with the iLife Suite ..........................................70 5 Personalizing Lion 73     Setting Finder Preferences ....................................................73     Working with the System Preferences Application ....................76     Organizing the Launchpad ......................................................88     Configuring Mission Control ....................................................89     Configuring the Dashboard ....................................................94 6 Connecting Your Macto the Internet and a Local Network 97     Connecting Your Mac to the Internet ......................................97     Working on a Local Network ................................................109 7 Installing and Using Printers 117     Understanding Printing Options ............................................117     Installing and Configuring a Printer Connected to a Mac ........119     Installing and Configuring a Network Printer ..........................121     Printing ..............................................................................124     Printing to PDF ....................................................................126 8 Working with Mice, Keyboards, and Trackpads 131     Understanding Input Devices ................................................131     Working with Mice................................................................132     Working with Keyboards........................................................138     Working with a Trackpad ......................................................141 9 Configuring and Managing User Accounts 145     Understanding User Accounts ..............................................145     Creating User Accounts ........................................................147     Applying Parental Controls to User Accounts..........................154     Opening Documents and Applications Automatically at Login ..159     Configuring the Login Process ..............................................160     Working with Fast User Switching ..........................................161     Changing User Accounts ......................................................163     Deleting User Accounts ........................................................163 10 Securing and Protecting Your Mac 165     Understanding Threats to Your Mac ......................................165     Updating Your Software ........................................................165     Protecting Your Mac from Internet Attacks ............................168     Protecting Your Data with Encryption ....................................177     Backing Up Your Data with Time Machine ..............................180 11 Troubleshooting and Solving Problems 187     Solving Problems ................................................................187     Performing General Troubleshooting Steps ............................188     Repairing Drives with Disk Utility ..........................................195     Recovering Data from a Time Machine Backup ......................198     Reinstalling Mac OS X Lion ..................................................201     Getting Help with Problems ..................................................202 12 Running Windows on Your Mac 207     Understanding Options to Run Windows on a Mac ................207     Installing and Using Boot Camp to Run Windows ..................209     Installing and Using a Virtual Environment to Run Windows ....215 TOC, 9780672335709, 7/19/2011  

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Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being Apple’s amazing Macintosh computers, iPods, and iPhones. Books Brad has written include: Sams Teach Yourself iTunes 10 in 10 Minutes; My iPod touch, Second Edition; My iPhone, Fourth Edition; Easy iLife ’09; Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard; Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling; Teach Yourself Visually MacBook, Third Edition; and MacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition. He has also been an author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles.   Brad is or has been a sales support specialist, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.   Originally from California, Brad now lives in Brownsburg, Indiana, with his wife Amy; their three daughters, Jill, Emily, and Grace; a rabbit; and a sometimes-inside cat.    

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