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Mac OS X Lion Bible.
Title:
Mac OS X Lion Bible.
Author:
Gruman, Galen.
ISBN:
9781118143247
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (866 pages)
Series:
Bible ; v.760

Bible
Contents:
Mac OS X Lion Bible -- Contents at a Glance -- Contents -- Introduction -- What This Book Offers -- How to Read This Book -- Conventions Used in This Book -- Part I: Getting Started with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion -- Chapter 1: Getting Your Mac Up and Running -- Starting up your Mac -- Turning Off and Logging Out -- Resuming Where You Left Off -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Discovering the Finder -- Using Input Devices -- Understanding the Desktop -- Working with Menus -- Working with the Dock -- Using Exposé, Spaces, and Mission Control -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Using the Finder -- Using the Finder's Menus -- Opening and Using Finder Windows -- Changing Finder Behavior for Files and Folders -- Adjusting Finder Preferences -- Adjusting Finder View Options -- Summary -- Chapter 4: Working with Windows, Folders, and Files -- Working with Windows -- Recognizing Folder, File, and Disk Icons -- Interacting with Items -- Getting Item Information -- Working with Folders' Unique Operations -- Working with Files' Unique Operations -- Summary -- Chapter 5: Searching with Spotlight -- How Spotlight Works Behind the Scenes -- Using Spotlight -- Summary -- Chapter 6: Working with Disks -- Working with Disks and Other Storage Medias -- Recording to Optical Discs -- Using Disk Utility -- Using RAID Redundancy -- Summary -- Chapter 7: Getting Help within Mac OS X -- Touring the Help Center -- Using Applications' Help -- Understanding Help Tags -- Working with Command-Line Help -- Exploring Other Avenues of Help -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Using Mac OS X's Universal Access for the Disabled -- Setting Up Mac OS X with Universal Access -- Enabling Visual Assistance -- Enabling Hearing Assistance -- Enabling Keyboard Assistance -- Enabling Mouse Assistance -- Setting Up Speech Recognition -- Setting Up the VoiceOver Utility -- Summary -- Part II: Using Applications and Documents.

Chapter 9: Working with Applications -- Installing Applications in Mac OS X -- Opening Applications -- Using and Managing the Launchpad -- Managing Multiple Open Applications -- Surveying Applications' Controls -- Using Full-Screen Applications -- Quitting Applications -- Summary -- Chapter 10: Working with Documents -- Opening Documents -- Creating Documents -- Working with a Document's Content -- Saving Documents -- Closing Documents -- Moving Documents -- Sharing Documents with Other Users -- Summary -- Chapter 11: Backing Up Files -- Setting Up for Backup -- Using Time Machine to Back Up Files -- Using Time Machine to Restore Files -- Summary -- Chapter 12: Working with Services -- Understanding Service Availability -- A Tour of the Common Services -- Changing Services Preferences -- Summary -- Chapter 13: Using AppleScript and Automator -- Understanding Messages and Events -- Introducing AppleScript -- Introducing AppleScript Editor -- Creating a Simple Script -- Analyzing a Script -- Saving a Script -- Creating a More Complex Script -- Creating a Drag-and-Drop Script Application -- Enabling the Script Menu -- Linking Programs across the Network -- Automating with Automator -- Recording Actions -- Summary -- Part III: Working with Mac OS X's Applications -- Chapter 14: Working with Mac OS X Applications, Utilities, and Widgets -- Touring the Applications Folder -- Touring the Utilities Folder -- Touring the Widgets -- Summary -- Chapter 15: Chapter Enhancing Mac OS X with Utilities -- Extending Mac OS X -- Adding New Capabilities -- Summary -- Chapter 16: Playing Music and Videos -- Using iTunes as Your Music Library -- Using iTunes for Podcasts -- Listening to Internet Radio -- Using iTunes for TV Shows and Movies -- Using Home Sharing and AirPlay -- Watching Videos with DVD Player -- Working with QuickTime Player -- Summary.

Chapter 17: Syncing Macs and iOS Devices -- Syncing via iTunes on a Mac -- Syncing via iCloud -- Using Cloud Storage Services -- Summary -- Chapter 18: Integrating with Windows -- Working with Windows Files -- Running Windows on Your Mac -- Summary -- Part IV: Using the Internet and Collaboration Services -- Chapter 19: Using Safari to Surf the Web -- Navigating the Web -- Working with Safari's Controls -- Setting Safari Preferences -- Using RSS in Safari -- Using Other Browsers -- Summary -- Chapter 20: Using Mail, iChat, and FaceTime -- Setting Up Apple's Mail -- Managing E-Mail Accounts and Mailboxes -- Working with E-Mails -- Using RSS Feeds in Mail -- Working with Notes in Mail -- Using iChat -- Using FaceTime -- Summary -- Chapter 21: Using Address Book and iCal -- Working with Address Book -- Working with iCal -- Summary -- Chapter 22: Working with Microsoft Exchange -- How Exchange Works -- Using Mac OS X's Mail with Exchange -- Using iCal with Exchange -- Using Address Book with Exchange -- Using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with Exchange -- Summary -- Part V: Setting Up and Using Networks -- Chapter 23: Setting Up a Network and the Internet -- Understanding Network Technologies -- Setting Up a Mac for a Local Network -- Connecting Macs Directly -- Connecting to the Internet -- Using Network Utility -- Summary -- Chapter 24: Sharing Files and Other Resources -- Enabling File and Other Sharing -- Accessing Files and Other Resources -- Summary -- Chapter 25: Using Mac OS X as a Server -- Serving Web Pages from Mac OS X -- Using Mac OS X Lion Server -- Summary -- Part VI: Securing Your Mac and Your Users -- Chapter 26: Securing Your Mac -- Identifying the Four Key Vulnerabilities -- Using Password Protection -- Using Encryption -- Protecting your Location Information -- Plugging Security Holes -- Summary -- Chapter 27: Managing User Accounts.

Setting Up User Accounts -- Using Parental Controls -- Summary -- Part VII: Configuring Mac Preferences and Services -- Chapter 28: Setting System Preferences -- Adjusting System Preferences -- Summary -- Chapter 29: Managing Fonts -- Exactly What Is a Font? -- Font Formats -- Where Fonts Reside -- Managing Fonts in Font Book -- Accessing Special Characters -- Summary -- Chapter 30: Printing, Faxing, and Scanning -- Setting Up Printers, Fax Modems, and Scanners -- Printing -- Faxing -- Scanning -- Summary -- Part VIII: Appendixes -- Appendix A: Installing Mac OS X 10.7 Lion -- Preparing for Installation -- Running the Mac OS X Installer -- Setting Up Your Mac -- Installing the Java Runtime -- Reinstalling or Recovering Mac OS X -- Appendix B: What's New in Mac OS X Lion -- Installing and Setting Up Mac OS X -- Starting Up and Logging In -- Using the Finder -- Using System Preferences -- Using the Help System -- Working with Applications and Documents -- Working with Disks and Backups -- Working with User Accounts and Parental Controls -- Securing Your Mac -- Working with Networks -- Working with Fonts -- Printing, Faxing, and Scanning -- Using Speech and the VoiceOver Utility -- Working with Unix -- Using Mac OS X Server -- Appendix C: Mac OS X Lion's Key Technologies -- Core Processing Technologies -- Graphics and Media Technologies -- Mac OS X Application Environments -- Appendix D: Commanding Unix -- Working with Terminal -- Using Basic Unix Commands -- Using X11 -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract:
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of Mac's newest operating system, OS X Lion The latest Mac operating system takes full advantage of the latest multi-touch trackpads, the new App Store for the desktop, and a host of upgrades that incorporate some of the best elements of the iPad experience. This book covers every new feature as well as all the basic Mac information for every level of expertise. Beginners will learn all about Mac OS X Lion and how to use it, while more advanced users can delve into tips, tricks, and higher-end professional information. Looks at Mac OS X Lion, the latest version of the Mac operating system, and its features that bring Mac power together with iPad convenience Offers comprehensive coverage of all the new features in depth, including multi-touch trackpad gestures, the App Store for Mac, Mission Control, and more Includes basic coverage to give beginners a thorough understanding of the Mac OS, plus advanced information for those who want professional tips, tricks, guidance, and much more Written by a recognized Apple expert and frequent contributor to Macworld Mac OS X Lion Bible gives beginners a sound foundation in the new Mac operating system and provides experienced users with the information to take their skills to the next level.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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