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How to Do Everything

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How to Do Everything Mac

by Dwight Spivey

Published 1 January 2008
Have more fun and get more done with your Mac!

Now you can get the most out of your Mac, whether it's an iMac, MacBook, or Mac mini. How to Do Everything: Mac shows you how to set up and customize your Mac and use all of the built-in tools and applications, such as iTunes, Mail, Safari, and the iLife and iWork suites. The revolutionary new features available in Mac OS X Leopard are also covered, such as Quick Look, Time Machine, and Spaces. Plus, you'll get details on hardware and peripherals, networking, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This is your must-have Mac guide!

Manage files, folders, and applications with the FinderConnect to the Internet and explore with SafariUse iWork for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentationsEdit, organize, and share your pictures with iPhotoMaster iTunes and iMovie for music, video, and moviesTweak the System PreferencesSynchronize your Mac with your iPod, PDA, or cell phoneSet up a wired or wireless network Dual-boot between Mac OS X and WindowsAdd external devices via USB and FireWireTroubleshoot, maintain, and back up your Mac

Cover of How to Do Everything Mac OS X Mountain Lion
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Unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion!

Maximize the amazing features packed into the latest release of Apple’s cutting-edge desktop operating system. With coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything: Mac OS X Mountain Lion shows you how to set up and customize your machine for peak performance. Find out what’s new, such as Messages, the Notification Center, Reminders, and more. Networking, hardware, security, and troubleshooting are fully explained in this hands-on guide.

  • Manage system preferences
  • Interact with your Mac using Multi-Touch gestures
  • Launch apps and utilities from Launchpad
  • Manipulate open items with Mission Control
  • Connect to the Internet and surf with Safari
  • Video chat with FaceTime
  • Download content from the App Store
  • Stay in touch, on schedule, and organized with Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Notes, and Reminders
  • Use iWork for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Enjoy multimedia with QuickTime, iPhoto, iTunes, and iMovie
  • Use iCloud to sync data with your iPod, iPad, and iPhone
  • Set up a wired or wireless network
  • Connect external devices via USB and FireWire
  • Troubleshoot, tune, and back up your Mac

Cover of How to Do Everything: Pages, Keynote & Numbers for OS X and iOS
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Maximize your productivity--the Apple way!

Get the most out of the iWork suite of apps on a Mac, an iOS device, and in iCloud. How to Do Everything: Pages, Keynote & Numbers for OS X and iOS shows you how to create great-looking documents, persuasive presentations, and number-crunching spreadsheets. Filled with clear explanations and detailed examples, this practical guide covers everything you need to know to use these powerful productivity apps on your Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and web browser.

  • Set up an iCloud account and download Pages, Keynote, and Numbers
  • Create, edit, and format documents with Pages
  • Add graphics, audio, video, tables, and charts to your documents
  • Design and deliver impressive presentations with Keynote
  • Include media, graphics, and charts in your presentation slides
  • Set up, share, and secure powerful spreadsheets with Numbers
  • Add tables, formulas, charts, audio, and video to your spreadsheets
  • Access and sync iWork files using iCloud and collaborate with others

Cover of How to Do Everything Mac OS X Lion Edition
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Get the Most Out of Your Mac

With coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything Mac, OS X Lion Edition shows you how to configure and customize your Mac and take full advantage of all the powerful tools and capabilities. You'll learn about the new features, including Multi-Touch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, Launchpad, FaceTime, and more. Hardware, networking, security, and maintenance are also discussed in this practical guide.

Interact with your Mac using Multi-Touch gesturesView your system from Mission ControlConnect to the Internet and explore with Safari Video chat with FaceTimeStay in touch and on schedule with Mail, Address Book, iCal, and iChatBrowse and download content from the Mac App StoreAccess your apps from Launchpad and view them full-screenUse iWork for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentationsStay entertained with QuickTime, iPhoto, iTunes, and iMovieSync data with your iPod, iPad, or iPhoneSet up a wired or wireless networkConnect external devices via USB and FireWireTroubleshoot, maintain, and back up your Mac

Dwight Spivey is a product manager for Konica Minolta. He has worked with the Mac since 1996, is a member of the Apple Developer Connection, and stays up to date on all Mac technical issues. Dwight is the author of iPhone & iPod touch QuickSteps and many other Mac-related titles.