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Sams teach yourself Mac OS X Panther all in one / Robyn Ness and John Ray.

By: Contributor(s): Series: All-in-one (Series)Publication details: Indianapolis, Ind. : Sams, c2004.Description: xxiii, 737 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0672326035
Other title:
  • Teach yourself Mac OS X Panther all in one
  • Mac OS X Panther all in one
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 005.369 22 NES
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Content

CHAPTER 1: Introducing Mac OS X
Part 1: Mac OS X Basics
Setting up Mac OS X
A peek under the hood of Mac OS X
Applications included with Mac OS X
System preferences

CHAPTER 2: Using the Finder
The finder Window
The file system
The sidebar
Performing file and content searches
The finder Menu Bar

CHAPTER 3: Exploring the dock
Applications and the dock
Docked windows,Files and Folders
Trash can
Dock preference option

CHAPTER 4: Working with folders,files and applications
Folders, files and applications
The finder window action menu
Getting info
Additional tips for using application
etc.

CHAPTER 5; Setting system preferences and universal accee options
Personal system preferences
Hardware system preferences
Internet& network system preferences
System preferences
Universal access

Part II Common applications

CHAPTER 6: Using calculators,stickies,preview, and textEdit
Calculator
Stickies
Preview
Text Edit

CHAPTER 7: Using quick time and DVD player
Quick time
DVD player

CHAPTER 8: Working with address book,Keychain access,Isync and Ink
Address book
Keychain access
Isync
Ink

CHAPTER 9: Installing additional software
Software sources
Downloading and installing software
Opening compressed files with stuffit expander
Software considerations in a multiuser system
Some software suggestions

CHAPTER 10: Using AppleWorks and keynote
AppleWorks
Keynote

Part III: Internet applications

CHAPTER 11: Connecting to the internet
Creating an internet connection
Setting Network port priorities and locations
Using internet connection

CHAPTER 12: Using Safari
The Safari interface
Web browsing in Safari
The Safari Menu bar
Safari preference options

CHAPTER 13: Using Sherlock for internet Searches
The Internet Channel
The Picture Channel
The Stocks Channel
The Movies Channel
The Phone Book Channel
etc.

CHAPTER 14; Exploring the .Mac Membership
Defining .Mac
Setting up .Mac Service
Using the iDIsks
.Mac Screensaver
The .Mac Web Services

etc.

CHAPTER 15: Using Mail
Setting Up Mail
The Mail Interface
Toolbar Options
Mail Preference Options
Mail Menus

CHAPTER 16: Using iChat AV
Setting up iChat
The iChat AV Buddy List
Adding buddies
Instant messaging
Group chat sessions
etc.

CHAPTER 17: Using iCal
The iCal interface
Adding and editing events
To do lists
Calendar publishing and Subscribing
iCal preference options
iCal Menus

Part IV: Hardware and related settings
CHAPTER 18: Working with Monitors and ColorSync
Configuring Displays
Using the Display Calibrator assistant
Task: Calibrate your Display
Introduction to ColorSync
ColorSync Utility

CHAPTER 19: Adding Peripheral devices
USB Basics
FireWire Basics
Peripheral Devices
Connecting FireWire and USB Device

CHAPTER 20: Printing,Faxing and Working with Fonts
Using the Printer setup Utility
The page setup and print Windows
Print and Fax preference Options
Working with fonts

Part V; Apple's iLife Applications
CHAPTER 21: Introducing iLife
iTunes
iPhoto
iMovie
iDVD
Necessary tools
Installing the ILife Applications

CHAPTER 22: Using iTunes
Setting up iTunes
The iTunes Interface
Visualizer
Adding song files
etc.

CHAPTER 23: Using iPhoto
The iPhoto Interface
Importing image files
Organizing images
Editing photos
etc.

CHAPTER 24: Exploring the iMovie Interface
Basic stages - Shoot,Edit,Enhance,Share
The iMovie Interface
iMovie preferences
Stating a New Project

CHAPTER 25: Working with video and Clips in iMovie
Importing video from a file
Connecting Camcorders
Working with video
Moving around in a Clip
Making basic edits

CHAPTER 26: Adding titles,transition and effects in iMovie
Titles
Adding titles
Adjusting titles
Transitions
Working with transitions
Effects
etc.

CHAPTER 27: Working with iMovie's clip viewer
Adding and rearranging clips
Previewing clips
Enhancing clips

CHAPTER 28: Working with still photos and sound in iMovie
Photos and iMovie
Adding photos to iMovie
Still images and duration
Still images, effects and transitions
Sound in iMovie

Chapter 29: Exporting iMovies
Choosing a way to share your iMovie
Making videotapes from iMovie
Emailing iMivies
Putting iMovies on the web
Burning iMovies to CD
Exporting iMovies to iDVD

CHAPTER 30: Exploring the iDVD Interface
The DVD Creation revolution
How DVD video works
The iDVD Interface
iDVD Capabilities
The iDVD preference option

CHAPTER 31: Designing DVDs project
Importing files
Customizing DVD Menus
Customizing menus
DVD slideshows
DVD-ROM Content-including computer files on a DVD

CHAPTER 32: Creating DVDs with iDVD
DVD Discs
DVD storage capacity
Purchasing the right blank DVD Discs
Burning your DVDs
Manufactured DVDs

Part VI: Systems administration and maintenance
CHAPTER 33: Sharing your computer with Multiple users
Understanding user accounts
File permissions

CHAPTER 34: Creating and hosting your own website
Sharing services
Connecting to shared folders
Sharing your internet connection

CHAPTER 35: Securing your computer
Local security
Network security

CHAPTER 36: Maintaining your system
Automating software updates
Backing up your Data
Copying your hard drive
Using backup software
Activity minitor

CHAPTER 37: Recovering from crashes and other problems
Application unexpectedly Quits
Other system crashes
Forcing arestart
Causes of crashes
Resetting PRAM
etc.

Part VII: Advanced topics
CHAPTER 38: Using basic unix commands
Terminal:The window to the underworld
Working files: Basic commands
Process management
Server administration etc.

CHAPTER 39: Introducing AppleScript
The scripr editor
Scripting Syntax

CHAPTER 40: Exploring the Utilities folder
System tools
Network tools
Imaging,Font and MIDI Tools
System helpers


Includes: Index.

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