How to Do Everything Macbook 9780071742542, 0071742549, 9780071742535, 0071742530

Table of contents :
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Wonderful World of MacBook
Desktop vs. Laptop Computing
Choose the Best Laptop for You
Explore What's Included
Basic Features
Software
Get Your MacBook Ready to Use
Connect to a Power Source
Turn It On
Follow Setup Assistant
Identify Desktop Features
Navigate
Power On, Power Off, and Reboot
Chapter 2 Taming the MacBook: Using the Trackpad, Mouse, Keyboard, and More
Orient Yourself to the Standard Keyboard
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Use the FN Key
Use the Trackpad
Add a Mouse or External Keyboard
Use Bluetooth Devices. Add a Graphics TabletChapter 3 Power Struggle: Battery and Power Management
Understand MacBook Battery Technology
Check Your Battery Power
Extend Battery Life
Optimize Your Power Management Settings
Calibrate Your Battery for Optimal Performance
Store Your Battery
Replace Your Battery
Chapter 4 Ports: Where They Are and What They Do
Identify the Ports
MacBook Ports
MacBook Pro
MacBook Air
Work with USB 2.0
USB Mass Storage
USB Printers and Scanners
Other USB Devices
Connect an External Display
Connect Speakers and a Microphone
Connect Digital Still and Video Cameras. SD Card SlotChapter 5 Making Yourself at Home: Getting Comfortable with Your Desktop
Explore Your GUI
GUI Elements
Files and Folders
The Dock
The Finder
How to Change Your View
Check on the Details
Need Help?
Chapter 6 Hide and Seek: Navigating Your MacBook
Manage Files
Create, Rename, and Delete Files and Folders
Search for Files and Folders
Use Find
Use Spotlight
Use Quick Look to View File Contents
Use the Dock
Use Exposé
Use Spaces
Chapter 7 A Home of One's Own: User Accounts
Select a User Account
Administrator Accounts
Standard Accounts. Managed with Parental ControlsSharing Only Accounts
Add a New User Account
Configure a New User Account
User Pictures
Allow User to Administer This Computer
Enable Parental Controls
Login Options
Configure Login Options
Set Parental Controls
Chapter 8 Personal Style: Customizing Your MacBook
Change Basic Settings
Set the Date and Time
Monitor Settings
Sound Settings
Change Finder and Dock Preferences
Finder Preferences
Change the Dock Preferences
Personalize Your Workspace
Change the Desktop Picture
Select a Screen Saver
Personalize Your Icons. Choose Still More Appearance OptionsChapter 9 Surf's Up: Connecting to the Internet
Get Online
Types of Internet Connections
Use the Network Setup Assistant
Wireless Connections
Network Preferences
Share with Other Computers
Chapter 10 Navigating the World Wide Web
Surf the 'Net with Safari
Change User Preferences in Safari
Find Information on the Internet
Create and Use Bookmarks
Create Bookmarks
Keep Your Bookmarks Organized
Import and Export Bookmarks
Subscribe to Websites with RSS
RSS Preferences
Download and Use Other Browsers.