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Richly colored illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions guide users new to Mac OS X Tiger through the basics of this powerful operating system. Covering all aspects of Tiger, this book shows visual learners how to work with files, customize their computers, and maximize the versatility of iLife '05 applications. Also explores how to browse the Web with Safari, manage fonts with FontBook, use iCal to track appointments, and make the switch from older Mac OS versions. Get your Tiger to roar with this easy to use reference filled with more than 100 fun and helpful tasks, presented in full color with a newly re-designed interior to make learning fast and efficient.

Mac OS X Tiger Fundamentals.
Mac OS Introduction
Click the Mouse Once or Twice
Control the Mac with Menus
Work with Finder Windows
Change Window View Options
Understanding Applications
Using the Dock
Toggle Applications
Logging In and Out
Put Your Mac to Sleep.0
Restart or Shut Down the Mac
Get Help
Mastering the Finder.
Find the Home Folder
Save Time Using Contextual Menus
Increase Productivity with the Sidebar
Organize Your Windows
Customize Icons
Duplicate Files
Delete Files
Work Quickly with Keyboard Shortcuts
Get Info about Files
Create File Archives
Customizing Tiger with the System Preferences.
Change the Appearance of the Mac Interface
Customize Your Desktop Background
Play a Screen Saver
Tweak the Dock
Reveal the Keyboard Viewer
Set Default Behaviors of CDs and DVDs
Adjust the Display Settings
Schedule Sleep
Adjust the Keyboard and Mouse
Set the Date and Time.0
Customize the Appearance of the Clock
Make Your Mac Speak
Control Your Mac with Voice Commands
Completing Everyday Tasks.
Add a Contact to the Address Book
Organize Contacts.2
Print Address Labels
Perform Common Numerical Conversions
Calculate Currency Exchange Rates
Find Information with Spotlight
Track Your Schedule
Subscribe to a Calendar
Publish a Calendar
Write a Report with TextEdit
Consult a Dictionary
Working with Images.
View Images with Preview
Export Images with Preview
View Images with QuickTime Player
Apply Effects to Photos in Preview
View Images with iPhoto
Export Images with iPhoto
Edit Photos with iPhoto
Catalog and Organize Your Photos
Import Photos from a Camera
Email a Picture Using iPhoto
Watch a Slideshow
Print a Picture Using iPhoto
Listening to Music.
Listen to Music with QuickTime Player
Listen to Music in the Finder
Listen to Music with iTunes.4
Import CD Audio in iTunes
Organize a Music Collection
Build a Playlist
Create a Smart Playlist
Burn a Music CD
Print a CD Case Insert
Share Music on the Network
Adjust the Sound Quality of iTunes
Watch Visual Effects While Listening
Listen to Online Radio Stations
Watching and Editing Video.
Watch Movies with QuickTime Player
Watch Movies in DVD Player
Capture Clips from a Camcorder
Import Video Clips
Add Clips to the Movie Timeline
Add Photos to the Movie Timeline
Mix Audio in the Soundtrack
Add Professional-Looking Titles
Add Visual Interest to Movies with Transitions
Add Special Effects
Share the Movie
Harnessing the Power of the Internet.
Surf the Web with Safari
Block Pop-up Windows
Search Google
Organize with Bookmarks
Surf with Tabs
View RSS Feeds
Save a Web Page
Send an Email Message
Read Email Messages
Work with Email Attachments
Delete an Email Message
Eliminate Spam from Your Inbox
Connecting to Other Machines on a Network.
Edit Network Settings
Share Files with Macs
Share Files with Windows Users
Run a Web Server
Protect Your Network with a Firewall
Set QuickTime Network Connection Speed
Share a Printer
Add an iChat Buddy
Send Instant Messages with iChat
Send a File with iChat
Utilities.
Monitor CPU Usage
Stop Errant Applications
Watch Network Activity
View System Information
Erase and Repair Disks
Grab a Screen Shot
Access Dashboard Utilities.0
Manage Printing
Issue Commands in the Terminal
Automate Common Tasks
Connecting Peripherals to a Mac.
Make a Magic iMovie
Copy Music to an iPod
Save Files from an iPod in the Finder
Print Documents
Mount a Laptop as a Disk Drive
Fax a Document
Use a Microphone with iChat
Conduct a Video Chat
Retrieve Pictures from a Camera in the Finder
Create a OneStep DVD
Troubleshooting Mac Problems.
Unfreeze a Frozen Application
Update Mac OS System Software
Disable an Update
Uninstall an Application
Repair Permissions
Repair a Disk
Change Your Password
Employ Startup Tricks
Stop Classic Mode
Troubleshoot with a New User
Fix Corrupt Preference Files
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