How to Do Everything MacBook | How to do Everything

How to Do Everything MacBook

Authors: Robin Noelle

Published: September 2010

eISBN: 9780071742542 0071742549 | ISBN: 9780071742535

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Wonderful World of MacBook

Desktop vs. Laptop Computing

Choose the Best Laptop for You

Explore What’s Included

Basic Features

Software

Get Your MacBook Ready to Use

Connect to a Power Source

Turn It On

Follow Setup Assistant

Identify Desktop Features

Navigate

Power On, Power Off, and Reboot

Chapter 2 Taming the MacBook: Using the Trackpad, Mouse, Keyboard, and More

Orient Yourself to the Standard Keyboard

Use Keyboard Shortcuts

Use the FN Key

Use the Trackpad

Add a Mouse or External Keyboard

Use Bluetooth Devices

Add a Graphics Tablet

Chapter 3 Power Struggle: Battery and Power Management

Understand MacBook Battery Technology

Check Your Battery Power

Extend Battery Life

Optimize Your Power Management Settings

Calibrate Your Battery for Optimal Performance

Store Your Battery

Replace Your Battery

Chapter 4 Ports: Where They Are and What They Do

Identify the Ports

MacBook Ports

MacBook Pro

MacBook Air

Work with USB 2.0

USB Mass Storage

USB Printers and Scanners

Other USB Devices

Connect an External Display

Connect Speakers and a Microphone

Connect Digital Still and Video Cameras

SD Card Slot

Chapter 5 Making Yourself at Home: Getting Comfortable with Your Desktop

Explore Your GUI

GUI Elements

Files and Folders

The Dock

The Finder

How to Change Your View

Check on the Details

Need Help?

Chapter 6 Hide and Seek: Navigating Your MacBook

Manage Files

Create, Rename, and Delete Files and Folders

Search for Files and Folders

Use Find

Use Spotlight

Use Quick Look to View File Contents

Use the Dock

Use Exposé

Use Spaces

Chapter 7 A Home of One’s Own: User Accounts

Select a User Account

Administrator Accounts

Standard Accounts

Managed with Parental Controls

Sharing Only Accounts

Add a New User Account

Configure a New User Account

User Pictures

Allow User to Administer This Computer

Enable Parental Controls

Login Options

Configure Login Options

Set Parental Controls

Chapter 8 Personal Style: Customizing Your MacBook

Change Basic Settings

Set the Date and Time

Monitor Settings

Sound Settings

Change Finder and Dock Preferences

Finder Preferences

Change the Dock Preferences

Personalize Your Workspace

Change the Desktop Picture

Select a Screen Saver

Personalize Your Icons

Choose Still More Appearance Options

Chapter 9 Surf’s Up: Connecting to the Internet

Get Online

Types of Internet Connections

Use the Network Setup Assistant

Wireless Connections

Network Preferences

Share with Other Computers

Chapter 10 Navigating the World Wide Web

Surf the ’Net with Safari

Change User Preferences in Safari

Find Information on the Internet

Create and Use Bookmarks

Create Bookmarks

Keep Your Bookmarks Organized

Import and Export Bookmarks

Subscribe to Websites with RSS

RSS Preferences

Download and Use Other Browsers

Chapter 11 Staying in Touch: E-Mail, Chatting, Video, and More

E-Mail Basics

Create a New E-Mail Account

Create a New E-Mail Message

Read and Reply to E-Mail

Delete an E-Mail

Advanced E-Mail Techniques

Organize Your Inbox

Format E-Mail Messages

Use Stationery

Add Photos and Attachments

Read RSS Feeds

Use Text to Speech

Mail Preferences

Customize General Preferences

Customize Accounts Preferences

Customize RSS Preferences

Customize Junk Mail Preferences

Customize Fonts & Colors Preferences

Customize Viewing Preferences

Customize Composing Preferences

Customize Signatures Preferences

Customize Rules Preferences

Text and Video Chat with Instant Messaging and Make Phone Calls

Instant Messaging

Voice over IP (VoIP)

Chapter 12 Getting Organized with iCal, Address Book, and iSync

Organize Contacts with Address Book

Add Contacts

Create Contact Groups

Print Address Labels from Address Book

Manage Your Time with iCal

Create Calendars

Create a Calendar Entry

Share Your Calendar Online

Synchronize Data with Your Handheld Devices

Add a Device to iSync

Sync Your Devices

Chapter 13 Anything Windows Can Do, Mac Can Do Better: Running Windows Programs

Install Windows 7 with Boot Camp

Choose an OS to Boot Up

Chapter 14 But Wait! There’s More: MacBook Application Basics

Discover What Applications Are Included with Your MacBook

Explore Applications

Identify Utilities

Find Shared Tasks in MacBook Applications

Open an Application

Create a New Document

Open, Close, and Save Documents

Print Documents

Resize Windows

Find Application Information

Change Preferences in an Application

Exit an Application

Chapter 15 Your Virtual Office: iWork for Productivity

Get to Know iWork

Identify Common Tasks Across iWork Applications

Pages

Use Templates

Create Blank Documents

Numbers

Create a Spreadsheet

Keynote

Create a Presentation

Chapter 16 Creative Spaces: iLife for Music, Movies, and Websites

Explore iPhoto

Import Photos to iPhoto

Organize and View Photos

Edit Photos

Explore iMovie

Import Video to iMovie

Create an iMovie Project

Share Your Movie

Explore iDVD

Create a Magic iDVD

Create a OneStep DVD

Create a Custom Project

Explore iWeb

Explore GarageBand

Start a New GarageBand Project

Learn to Play Piano or Guitar

Connect an Instrument to Play Along

Chapter 17 Leisure Time: Games, Music, and Movies

Play Games on Your MacBook

Watch Movies on Your MacBook

Get to Know QuickTime Player

Watch a DVD on Your MacBook

Master Your Music with iTunes

Discover iTunes

iTunes Preferences

Chapter 18 Staying in Sync with MobileMe

Get Started with MobileMe

Set Your Sync Preferences

Set Your iDisk Preferences

Enable Back to My Mac

Use MobileMe Online

Send E-Mail with MobileMe Mail

Allow Others to Upload/Download in Your MobileMe Gallery

Share Large Files with MobileMe

Find a Lost iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Chapter 19 Under the Hood: Tune-Ups and Basic Maintenance for Your MacBook

Perform Software and Application Updates

Update Your MacBook

Schedule Automatic Software Updates

Update Third-Party Applications

Maintain Your Hard Drive

Work with Disk Utility

Explore the Disk Utility Tabs

Back Up Your Data with Time Machine

Get Started with Time Machine

Restore Files with Time Machine

Keep Your MacBook Clean

Chapter 20 Troubleshooting and Finding Help

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Your MacBook Won’t Turn On or Won’t Boot Properly

Your MacBook Won’t Recognize External Devices

Applications Are Crashing and Freezing on Your MacBook

Find Additional Help

The Mac OS X Help System

Apple Online Support

Additional Online Resources

Index