Easy Mac OS X v10.3, Panther

by Binder, Kate

• ISBN13: 9780789730749
• ISBN10: 078973074X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

Learn how to make the most of Mac OS X Panther the EASY way! Easy Mac OS X Panther offers an easy-to-follow full-color visual approach with numbered, step-by-step instructions and visual icons. the book teaches you the basics of using Mac OS X, from installing new software to backing up important data to keeping your Mac running smoothly. In addition, you'll learn to use the many accessories and free applications that come with Mac OS X, such as the popular iTunes, iMovie, and iCal programs.

Table of Contents

Introduction	x
1 Getting Started	2	(16)
Touring the Desktop	4	(2)
Using the Dock	6	(1)
Moving and Resizing Windows	7	(1)
Minimizing and Maximizing Windows	8	(1)
Managing Multiple Windows	9	(1)
Using Contextual Menus	10	(1)
Taking a Screenshot	11	(1)
Getting Help	12	(1)
Restarting or Shutting Down the Mac	13	(1)
Setting Basic System Preferences	14	(2)
Using Universal Access	16	(2)
2 Working with Disks, Folders, and Files	18	(28)
Using Single-Window Mode	20	(1)
Customizing the Toolbar	21	(1)
Using Different Folder Views	22	(2)
Using the Go Menu	24	(1)
Using Folder Pathnames	25	(1)
Selecting Files	26	(1)
Moving and Copying Files and Folders	27	(1)
Making a New Folder	28	(1)
Renaming Folders and Files	29	(1)
Making an Alias	30	(1)
Viewing File Information	31	(1)
Opening a File	32	(1)
Choosing a Program to Open a File	33	(1)
Deleting a File	34	(2)
Finding Files	36	(1)
Accessing Your Favorite Files and Places	37	(1)
Burning a Data CD	38	(1)
Organizing Files and Folders with Labels	39	(1)
Archiving a File or Folder	40	(1)
Ejecting a Disk	41	(1)
Undoing a Finder Action	42	(1)
Tidying Up Your Folders	43	(1)
Mounting Your iDisk	44	(1)
Storing Files on Your iDisk	45	(1)
3 Installing and Using Applications	46	(18)
Installing Programs	48	(2)
Finding and Starting Up Programs	50	(1)
Saving Files	51	(1)
Writing with TextEdit	52	(2)
Using the Font Panel	54	(2)
Sending Text to TextEdit	56	(1)
Turning Text into a New Sticky Note	57	(1)
Viewing Images with Preview	58	(2)
Switching Programs with the Dock	60	(1)
Hiding Programs	61	(1)
Forcing Programs to Quit	62	(1)
Starting and Stopping Classic	63	(1)
4 Setting System Preferences	64	(16)
Setting System Preferences	66	(2)
Changing Your Alert Sound	68	(1)
Changing Display Settings	69	(1)
Changing the Mouse Speed	70	(1)
Changing Keyboard Settings	71	(1)
Setting Energy Saver Options	72	(2)
Setting Options for Inserted Discs	74	(2)
Setting the Time and Date	76	(1)
Adjusting the System Volume	77	(1)
Setting Trackpad Preferences	78	(1)
Monitoring Battery Use	79	(1)
5 Customizing Your Mac	80	(20)
Moving the Dock Around	82	(1)
Changing the Dock's Size	83	(1)
Customizing the Dock's Behavior	84	(1)
Changing the Way the Finder Works	85	(1)
Customizing Labels	86	(1)
Changing Your Desktop Picture	87	(1)
Changing Your Login Icon	88	(1)
Changing Your Mac's Language	89	(1)
Changing Your Screen Saver	90	(1)
Increasing Your Mac's Security	91	(1)
Changing Icons	92	(2)
Talking to Your Mac	94	(2)
Making Your Mac Talk Back	96	(2)
Creating Custom Network Locations	98	(2)
6 Organizing Your Life	100	(24)
Adding Contacts to Address Book	102	(1)
Creating Groups of Contacts	103	(1)
Exporting Contacts As vCards	104	(1)
Importing a vCard into Address Book	105	(1)
Mapping a Contact's Address	106	(1)
Adding a To-Do in iCal	107	(1)
Adding an Appointment in iCal	108	(1)
Switching Calendar Views in iCal	109	(1)
Setting Up an Alarm in iCal	110	(1)
Inviting Contacts to Events in iCal	111	(1)
Searching Calendars in iCal	112	(1)
Subscribing to an iCal Calendar	113	(1)
Publishing an iCal Calendar	114	(2)
Printing an iCal Calendar	116	(2)
Syncing a PDA, an iPod, or a Phone with Your Mac	118	(2)
Finding Almost Anything with Sherlock	120	(4)
7 Printing, Faxing, and Scanning	124	(16)
Setting Up a Printer	126	(2)
Switching Printers	128	(1)
Viewing Printer Properties	129	(1)
Previewing a Document Before Printing	130	(1)
Printing a Document	131	(1)
Viewing the Print Queue	132	(1)
Canceling a Print Job	133	(1)
Sending a Fax	134	(2)
Using a Scanner	136	(2)
Adding Fonts	138	(1)
Organizing Fonts	139	(1)
8 Getting Online	140	(16)
Setting Up Your Connection	142	(4)
Connecting to Your ISP	146	(1)
Setting Up Your Main Mail Account	147	(1)
Setting Up Additional Mail Accounts	148	(1)
Working with Email in Mail	149	(1)
Organizing Mail's Mailboxes	150	(2)
Filtering Email in Mail	152	(2)
Intercepting Spam in Mail	154	(2)
9 Living Online	156	(26)
Putting Contacts, Bookmarks, and Calendars Online	158	(1)
Setting Up an Khat Account	159	(2)
Messaging with Khat	161	(1)
Talking over the Internet in Khat	162	(1)
Sending Video over the Internet in Khat	163	(1)
Editing Your Khat Buddy List	164	(2)
Setting Up iMac	166	(2)
Surfing in Safari	168	(2)
Making a Bookmark in Safari	170	(1)
Saving a Clickable Bookmark File	171	(1)
Organizing Bookmarks	172	(2)
Using the History in Safari	174	(1)
Downloading Files	175	(1)
Saving a Web Page in Safari	176	(1)
Automatically Filling Out Forms	177	(1)
Backing Up to Your iDisk	178	(2)
Creating a iMac Home Page	180	(2)
10 Getting an iLife	182	(24)
Importing Photos into iPhoto	184	(1)
Creating iPhoto Albums	185	(1)
Printing Photos	186	(2)
Sharing Photos on the Web	188	(2)
Ripping Songs from a CD	190	(1)
Making a New Playlist	191	(1)
Burning a Music CD	192	(2)
Buying New Songs Through iTunes	194	(2)
Importing Video Footage into iMovie	196	(2)
Inserting Transitions and Effects	198	(2)
Saving a Movie	200	(1)
Creating a New iDVD Project	201	(4)
Adding Elements to a DVD	205
Previewing a DVD	204	(1)
Burning a DVD	205	(1)
11 Sharing Your Mac with Multiple Users	206	(14)
Creating and Deleting Users	208	(2)
Making a User an Admin	210	(2)
Logging In and Out	212	(1)
Adding Startup Items	213	(1)
Resetting Your Password	214	(2)
Sharing Files with Other Users	216	(2)
Keeping Your Secrets	218	(2)
12 Creating a Home Network	220	(10)
Getting on the Network	222	(2)
Connecting to Networked Computers	224	(1)
Sharing Files on a Network	225	(1)
Sharing a Printer on a Network	226	(1)
Sharing an Internet Connection	227	(1)
Joining an Airport Network	228	(1)
Getting Online with Airport	229	(1)
13 Maintaining Your System	230	(18)
Fixing Errors with Disk Utility	232	(1)
Repairing the Startup Disk	233	(1)
Updating Programs with Software Update	234	(2)
Using the Date & Time Preferences	236	(2)
Calibrating Your Monitor	238	(2)
Starting Up from a Different System	240	(1)
Forcing an Application to Quit	241	(1)
Displaying System Information	242	(1)
Formatting a Disk	243	(1)
Maintaining Classic	244	(2)
Installing the System Software	246	(2)
Glossary	248	(8)
Index	256