Mac Computing for Seniors in Easy Steps Updated to Cover Mac OS X Lion

by Vandome, Nick

• ISBN13: 9781840784343
• ISBN10: 1840784342
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-17
• Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited

Summary

Apple Mac computers have never been more popular. And now, with the latest innovative operating system, Mac OS X Lion, they are the perfect option for any computer user, including seniors. Mac Computing for Seniors in easy steps is updated to help you:

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Life and Times of Apple	p. 8
Choosing a Mac	p. 9
The Mac Operating System	p. 10
Ports and Slots Explained	p. 11
The Mac Desktop	p. 12
Customizing Your Mac	p. 13
Changing the Background	p. 14
Changing the Screen Saver	p. 15
Changing the Screen Size	p. 16
Changing the Text Size	p. 17
Adjusting the Volume	p. 18
Customizing the Mouse	p. 19
Customizing the Keyboard	p. 20
Sharing with Windows	p. 21
Shutting Down and Sleeping	p. 22
Finding Your Way Around	p. 23
Finder: the Core of Your Mac	p. 24
Quick Look	p. 27
Covers	p. 28
Using the Dock	p. 29
Mission Control	p. 34
Working with Mac Windows	p. 36
Launchpad	p. 37
Mac Apps	p. 38
The App Store	p. 39
Downloading Apps	p. 40
Full-Screen Apps	p. 42
A New Way of Navigating	p. 44
Multi-Touch Preferences	p. 45
Removing Items	p. 48
Organizing your Mac	p. 49
Creating Files	p. 50
Saving Files	p. 51
Auto Save and Versions	p. 52
Opening Items	p. 54
Creating a Folder Structure	p. 55
Compiling an Address Book	p. 56
Adding a Calendar	p. 58
Using Reminders	p. 61
Finding Things	p. 62
Adding a Printer	p. 65
External Drives	p. 66
Leisure Time	p. 67
Downloading Your Photos	p. 68
Viewing Photos	p. 69
Slideshows	p. 70
Creating a Photo Album	p. 71
Enhancing Your Photos	p. 73
Sharing and Creating	p. 77
Playing a Music CD	p. 78
Organizing Your Music	p. 79
Downloading Music	p. 81
Adding an iPod	p. 83
Earbudsand Headphones	p. 84
Creating Music	p. 85
Listening to the Radio	p. 87
Creating a Home Movie	p. 88
Sharing a Home Movie	p. 90
Playing Chess	p. 94
At Home	p. 95
Productivity Options	p. 96
Accessing a Dictionary	p. 97
Creating a Letter	p. 99
Formatting a Newsletter	p. 102
Using a Calculator	p. 106
Doing Household Accounts	p. 107
Creating a Presentation	p. 110
Getting Online	p. 113
Accessing the Internet	p. 114
Around the Web	p. 115
Setting a Homepage	p. 118
Using Tabs	p. 119
Searching the Web	p. 120
Adding Bookmarks	p. 121
Viewing Your Online History	p. 123
Safari Reader	p. 124
Being Interactive Online	p. 125
Shopping Online	p. 126
Booking a Vacation	p. 128
Researching Family History	p. 130
Price Comparison Sites	p. 132
Shopping on eBay	p. 134
Online Finances	p. 137
Maps Online	p. 139
Online Games	p. 140
Keeping in Touch	p. 141
Setting up Email	p. 142
Adding Mailboxes	p. 143
Creating Email	p. 144
Email Conversations	p. 145
Attaching Photos	p. 146
Email Stationery	p. 148
Dealing with Junk Email	p. 149
Text and Video Chatting	p. 150
Mac Mobility	p. 151
iPhone	p. 152
iPad	p. 153
iOS 5	p. 154
iCloud	p. 155
Using iCloud	p. 156
Expanding Your Horizons	p. 159
Adding Users	p. 160
Login Options	p. 162
Switching Between Users	p. 164
Parental Controls	p. 165
Creating Your Own Network	p. 170
Sharing on a Network	p. 173
Safety Net	p. 177
Mac Security	p. 178
Updating Software	p. 179
Checking Your System	p. 180
Dealing with Crashes	p. 183
Backing Up	p. 184
Index	p. 187
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