Cover image for Using Mac OS X Mavericks

Using Mac OS X Mavericks

Author Kevin Wilson
Release Date: 2013/12/01
ISBN: 9781430266822
Topic:
0%
21
Chapters
0-1
Hours read
0k
Total Words
    Start Reading Now    
       Add to Wishlist       
View table of contents

Book Description

Using Mac OS Mavericks is the essential guide to using a computer running Mavericks, providing a complete resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast.

Techniques are step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to Apple Macs.

Whether you have just bought your first Mac, switched from Windows, or are a keen computer user, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to use a Mac like a pro.

What you'll learn

  • New features in mavericks

  • Setting up your Mac,

  • The interface, docs, finders,

  • Dashboards and widgets

  • Mac App Store, iCloud and spotlight

  • Security considerations

  • Keeping your data safe

  • The time machine backup system

  • Setting up wifi, internet and email

  • Creating stunning presentations,

  • Writing beautiful looking documents,

  • Organising your favourite music into playlists, onto your iPod or burning a CD to play in the car.

  • Storing, organising and manipulating your photos

  • Creating photo albums and slideshows

  • Editing your home movies using iMovie

  • And more.

    • Who this book is for

    This book is for those who are new to Mac OS X Mavericks and even to those who may be new to Mac OS altogether.

    Table of Contents

    1. Title Page
    2. Contents at a Glance
    3. About the Author
    4. Acknowledgments
    5. Introduction
    6. CHAPTER 1: Introducing Mavericks
      1. The Desktop
      2. The Dock
      3. Launchpad
      4. The Menu Bar
      5. Finder
      6. Accessing External Drives
      7. Accessing CDs/DVDs
      8. Dashboard
      9. Notification Center
      10. Maps
      11. iBooks
      12. Multi-Monitor Support
      13. Spotlight
    7. CHAPTER 2: The Cloud
      1. Creating an Apple ID
      2. iCloud
    8. CHAPTER 3: App Store
    9. CHAPTER 4: Time Machine
      1. Setting Up
      2. Restore Items
    10. CHAPTER 5: Security Considerations
      1. Gatekeeper
    11. CHAPTER 6: Using the Internet
      1. Launching Safari
      2. Using Safari
      3. Using the Sidebar
      4. Bookmarking Pages
    12. CHAPTER 7: Apple Email
      1. Setting Up
      2. Using Mail
      3. Writing a New Email
    13. CHAPTER 8: Calendar
      1. Adding an Event
    14. CHAPTER 9: Using iTunes
      1. iTunes Store
      2. Creating Playlists
      3. Burn a Playlist to a CD
    15. CHAPTER 10: Using iPhoto
      1. Importing Your Photos
      2. Manipulating Photos
      3. Editing Photos
      4. Creating Albums
      5. Emailing Photographs
      6. Uploading to Facebook
    16. CHAPTER 11: Using iMovie
      1. Importing from Your Camera
      2. Editing Your Footage
    17. CHAPTER 12: Pages 5
      1. Starting Pages
      2. Formatting Text
      3. Adding a Picture
    18. CHAPTER 13: Keynote
      1. Starting Keynote
      2. Editing a Slide
      3. Adding a New Slide
      4. Adding Media
      5. Adding Animations
      6. Formatting Text Boxes
      7. Creating a Line Chart
      8. Creating Tables
    19. CHAPTER 14: Giving Presentations
      1. Connect to Your Computer and Projector
      2. Select the Input on the Projector
      3. Select the Display
    3.141.47.25