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Mac OS X Leopard Just the Steps for Dummies

  • Eliminates lengthy introductions, detailed explanations, and sidebars, focusing on what new Mac OS X users want most-clear instructions on how to accomplish specific tasks
  • An easy-to-navigate landscape layout featuring a two-column design and illustrated step-by-step instructions make it easy to find a specific task fast and get it done in a flash
  • Tasks covered include adjusting system preferences, creating and managing user accounts, managing files and folders, using the Dashboard, networking wirelessly with AirPort, using iTunes and iPods, connecting to a Windows network, watching videos and DVDs, viewing and organizing pictures with iPhoto, making movies with iMovie, blogging and Web designing with iWeb, and using a .Mac account
  • Published to coincide with Apple's release of Leopard

Biography

Keith Underdahl is a graphic designer, electronic publishing specialist, and freelance writer from Oregon. He has written numerous books, including Digital Video For Dummies 4th Edition, Adobe Premiere Elements For Dummies, Wi-Fi Home Networking Just the Steps For Dummies, and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part 1: Using OS X.

Chapter 1: Customizing OS X.

Chapter 2: Creating and Managing User Accounts.

Chapter 3: Managing Files and Folders.

Chapter 4: Adjusting System Preferences.

Part 2: Getting to Work in OS X.

Chapter 5: Utilizing OS X Applications.

Chapter 6: Using Productivity Software.

Chapter 7: Using Dashboard.

Part 3: Going Online with Your Mac.

Chapter 8: Sending E-Mail and Browsing the Internet.

Chapter 9: Using a .Mac Account.

Chapter 10: Blogging and Web Designing with iWeb.

Chapter 11: Chatting on Your Mac.

Part 4: Using Multimedia.

Chapter 12: Using iTunes and iPods.

Chapter 13: Working with Third Party MP3 Players.

Chapter 14: Watching Videos and DVDs.

Chapter 15: Viewing, Organizing, and Improving Pictures.

Chapter 16: Making Movies.

Part 5: Networking Your Mac.

Chapter 17: Networking Wirelessly with AirPort.

Chapter 18: Sharing Resources.

Chapter 19: Connecting to Windows Networks.

Chapter 20: Networking Safely.

Part 6: Extending Your Mac’s Capabilities.

Chapter 21: Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.

Chapter 22: Networking with Older Macs.

Chapter 23: Upgrading Your Mac.

Chapter 24: Installing and Using Windows Programs.

Index.

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