Table of Contents

Prologue

Chapter 1 Managing Your MacBook Desktop

Introduction

Organizing in the Dock

Customizing Finder Windows

Arranging and Grouping Files

Previewing Document Contents with Quick Look

Using Instant-Access Utilities in the Dashboard

Finding Information with Spotlight

Chapter 2 Making the Most of Your MacBook’s Screen Space

Introduction

Swimming in a Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control

Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad

Chapter 3 Connecting Your MacBook to a Network

Introduction

Connecting to a Wired Network

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Manually Configuring Network Settings

Making Mobile Connections with the iPhone and Cellular Data Cards

Creating Virtual Private Network Connections

Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations

Seeking Automated Network Assistance

Chapter 4 Communicating Online with Your MacBook

Introduction

Getting Started with Accounts

Using Mail

Instant Messaging with iChat

Video Calls with FaceTime

Web Browsing in Safari

Chapter 5 Managing Contacts and Appointments

Introduction

Managing Contacts in Address Book

Working with Schedules in iCal

Chapter 6 Sharing Devices, Files, and Services on a Network

Introduction

File Sharing on Your MacBook

Sharing Printers

Sharing a Scanner

Sharing an Optical Drive

Sharing Your MacBook Screen

Sharing Your Internet Connection

Chapter 7 Accessing Entertainment on the Go

Introduction

Using DVD Player

Viewing Browser Video or Downloaded Video Files

Creating a Media Library in iTunes

Chapter 8 Installing and Managing Software on Your MacBook

Introduction

Mac App Store

Installing Non-App Store Applications

Upgrading Your Operating System

Chapter 9 Making the Most of Your MacBook Hardware

Introduction

Balancing Battery Life and Performance

Updating Keyboard Settings

Changing Trackpad Options

Adjusting the LCD Display

Setting Sound Input and Output

Recording Audio, Video, and Screen Actions

Chapter 10 Connecting Devices to Your MacBook

Introduction

Connecting USB Input Devices

Using Bluetooth Devices

Using External Displays and Projectors

Connecting and Using a Printer

Connecting and Using a Scanner

Chapter 11 Securing and Protecting Your MacBook Data

Introduction

Working with Users and Groups

Tracking Passwords with Keychain Access

Encrypting Your Lion Disk

Achieving Network Security with the Built-in Firewall

Backing Up Important Information

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Your MacBook System

Introduction

Dealing with Troublesome Software

Restarting and Correcting a Frozen Machine

Fixing Disk Problems with Disk Utility

Gathering Information About Your MacBook

Remember Your Backups!

Chapter 13 Upgrading Your MacBook

Introduction

Upgrading Your Built-In Hardware

Adding External Storage

Index