Mac OS X Snow Leopard / by Rob Sheppard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sheppard, Rob.

Series:

Visual quick tips.

Visual quick tips

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mac OS.

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (275 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

OS X Snow Leopard visual quick tips

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Shortcuts, tricks, and tips to make you even more productive with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Nearly 75 million people are using Mac OS X. If you're one of them, and you're looking for useful and surprising techniques presented in an easy-to-follow visual format, Mac OS X Snow Leopard Visual Quick Tips has just what you need. Here you'll find productivity tricks, cool secrets, timesaving tips, and other ideas that can take your OS X knowledge beyond the basics. With colorful screenshots and illustrations plus step-by-step instructions, Mac OS X Snow Leopard Visual Quick Tips

Contents:

Mac OS® X Snow LeopardTM VisualTM Quick Tips; Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started; Shut Down and Restart Your Computer; Use Spotlight to Find Files; Start Programs with the Dock; Start Working with Finder; Change the Desktop Picture; Choose Energy-Saving Settings; Remove Files with Trash; Find and Set Computer Preferences; Use Quick Look to Preview Files; Browse Files with Cover Flow; Chapter 2: Customizing Your Mac Desktop and Notebook; Configure Your Mouse; Configure Your Trackpad; Set and Change the Clock; Change Sounds; Use a Screen Saver; Adjust Security Options; Work with Spaces

Put Your Mac to SleepSet Parental Controls; Adjust Notebook Brightness and Resolution; Chapter 3: Managing Files and Folders; Work with Finder Window Views; Understanding the Mac Folder Structure; Open Files and Folders; Close Files and Folders; Create New Folders; Move Files and Folders; Copy Files and Folders; Using File Extensions; Using Color Labels; Create Smart Folders; Switch Among Programs Quickly; Restore Files from Trash; Open Files with Alternative Applications; Protect Files from Prying Eyes; Chapter 4: Working More Efficiently; Add and Delete Dock Items

Relocate and Resize the DockUse and Modify the Finder Toolbar; Use and Modify the Finder Sidebar; Work with Keyboard Shortcuts; Work with Stacks; Customize Exposé; Use Stickies on the Desktop; Hide Windows and Programs Not Being Used; Chapter 5: Working with Data; Move Data Between Documents; Save Documents Using Save and Save As; Save Documents as PDF Files; Back Up Files with Time Machine; Recover Files from Time Machine; Delete Files Securely; Exchange Files with Other Computers; Chapter 6: Working with Multimedia; Import and Organize Photos in iPhoto; Adjust Photos in iPhoto

Export Your Photos from iPhotoUse Your Photos in a Screen Saver; Import Video with iMovie; Edit Video with iMovie; Export Video from iMovie; Create a Data DVD; Create a DVD with iDVD; Import Music into iTunes; Listen to Music in iTunes; Create Playlists with iTunes; Burn Music CDs with iTunes; Chapter 7: Using the Internet; Set Up a Wireless Connection; Start Using Safari; Personalize Safari; Resize Text in Safari; Set Up Tabs in Safari; Save Bookmarks to Web Sites; Add Web Sites to the Dock; Chapter 8: Using Mail and iChat; Set Up Mail; Send and Receive E-Mail with Mail

Send Photos with E-MailOrganize Your E-Mail; Use Personalized Stationery for E-Mail; Make Notes in Mail; Reduce Spam; Track Contact Info with Address Book; Set Up iChat; Set Up Video for iChat; Set Up RSS Feed in E-Mail; Chapter 9: Printing and Using Graphics; Use Grab to Capture Screen Images; Manage Your Fonts; Print a Document; Print Photos; Work with Multiple Printers; Chapter 10: Working with Special Programs; Set Up Dashboard; Set Up Calculator; Do Conversions with Calculator; Maintain an Event Schedule in iCal; Make To Do Lists for Mail and iCal; Share a Calendar from iCal

Try Spotlight for Math and Word Definitions

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786612282430

9781282282438

1282282433

9780470574768

0470574763

OCLC:

460945285