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Get to know OS X Mountain Lion and make the most of your MacReady to make the leap up to Mountain Lion? It's the most nimble, feature-packed version of OS X yet. Whether you're upgrading or a brand-new Mac user, Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus has just the prescription to help you get started and reach peak performance with all the amazing features in OS X Mountain Lion.
- The basics from the mouse and menus to the Desktop and the Dock, learn how to navigate the depths of OS X safely and perform basic tasks
- Tame the Mountain Lion organize your info with files and folders, and your life with Notification Center, Calendar, Contacts, and Mail
- Surfin' Safari set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and chit-chat with Messages and FaceTime®
- Multimedia madness enjoy songs, movies, podcasts, photos, and videos, and create, print, and fax documents
- Care and feeding set up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connections, back up files and update your software, and troubleshoot problems away
Open the book and find:
- How to customize the Dock and Finder
- Tips for setting up your keyboard, mouse, and trackpad
- Advice on backing up with Time Machine®
- How to save time with Spotlight, Mission Control, and Launchpad
- Ways to keep in touch using Messages
- Ideas for managing appointments and projects with Reminders
- Frank talk about Text to Speech, speech recognition, and Dictation
- Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions
Learn to:
- Work with Messages, Reminders, and iCloud
- Go online, set up your e-mail, and surf the web with Safari®
- Enjoy music, movies, DVDs, and digital photos on your Mac
IN FULL COLOR!
Synopsis
- What the book covers: the key features of the software including OS X basics, working with the Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control, setting up your e-mail, surfing the web with Safari, organizing your files, navigating with multi-touch gestures, managing your contacts and calendars, enjoying music, movies, DVDs, and digital photos on your Mac, connecting a printer and printing documents, working with Notes, Reminders, Messages, Share Sheets, and the Notification Center, staying connected with Facebook and Twitter, setting up a network, running Windows on your Mac, staying safe with Gatekeeper, backing up and restoring your system with iCloud, troubleshooting solutions for your Mac, and more.
- Updated coverage of the new version: Revised throughout to cover the latest updates and enhancements made to OS X. This new version will have will have approximately 25-35% new content.
- Series features: Information presented in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the Dummies series for more than twenty years.
Synopsis
Updated new edition on the exciting Mac OS X Mountain Lion, from "Dr. Mac"Author Bob LeVitus is a Mac guru and one of the world's leading authorities on all things Apple, so when he talks about Mac OS X Mountain Lion, people listen. Now you can learn how to get the most out of your new Mac OS X Mountain Lion with this terrific book from "Dr. Mac." This practical guide not only covers OS X basics and key features, it also brings you up to speed on cool new technology imported from iPads and iPhones--things like Messages, Game Center, AirPlay Mirroring, and Gatekeeper--that you'll want to start using right away.
In brilliant full color, packed with tips and techniques, and featuring the friendly and easy-to-follow For Dummies style, this new edition is a must-have accessory for your new Mac.
- Richly illustrated, full-color guide from author, Mac guru, and leading Apple authority Bob LeVitus, a.k.a. "Dr. Mac"
- Walks readers through the new-to-Mac-OS-X features, such as Messages, Notes, Reminders, Game Center, Notification Center, Share Sheets, Twitter integration, AirPlay Mirroring, Gatekeeper, and iCloud accessibility
- Covers OS X basics, including working with the Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control; setting up your e-mail; surfing the web with Safari; organizing your files; navigating with multi-touch gestures; managing your contacts and calendars; connecting a printer; and printing documents
- Shows you how to enjoy music, movies, DVDs, and digital photos on your Mac
Mac OS X Mountain Lion For Dummies is the perfect guide to help you get the very most out of this exciting new operating system.
Synopsis
Tame your Mountain Lion, the "Dr. Mac" wayAuthor Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is a Mac guru and one of the world's leading authorities on all things Apple, so when he talks OS X Mountain Lion, people listen. Now you can learn how to get the most out of OS X Mountain Lion with the latest edition of this bestselling guide to OS X. Whether you're learning your way around your first Mac or just updating your OS, you'll unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion with this friendly, full-color guide to Apple's new operating system.
- Covers OS X basics, including working with the Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control; setting up your e-mail; surfing the web with Safari; organizing your files; navigating with multi-touch gestures; managing your contacts and calendars; connecting a printer; and printing documents
- Walks you through the new-to-OS-X features, such as Messages, Notes, Reminders, Notification Center, Power Nap, Dictation, Twitter and Facebook integration, Game Center, and Gatekeeper
- Gets you up and running with iTunes and the latest apps from the Mac App Store and shows you how to enjoy music, movies, DVDs, and digital photos on your Mac
- Provides troubleshooting tips, advice on customizing and maintaining your Mac, and keeping your information safe with Time Machine
OS X Mountain Lion For Dummies is the perfect guide to help you reach the peak of this exciting new operating system.
About the Author
Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is among the world's leading authorities on the iPad, iPhone, and OS X. He's been one of the Mac community's most trusted gurus for more than 25 years and has written or cowritten more than 60 books. He is also a columnist for the Houston Chronicle and The Mac Observer.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Introducing OS X Mountain Lion: The Basics 7
Chapter 1: OS X Mountain Lion 101 (Prerequisites: None) 9
Chapter 2: The Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My)! 25
Chapter 3: Have It Your Way 47
Chapter 4: What’s Up, Dock? 69
Chapter 5: The Finder and Its Desktop 87
Part II: Mountain Lion Taming (Or “Organization for Smart People”) 119
Chapter 6: The Care and Feeding of Files and Folders 121
Chapter 7: Four Terrifi c Timesaving Tools 163
Chapter 8: Dealing with Disks 183
Chapter 9: Organizing Your Life 193
Part III: Do Unto Mountain Lion: Getting Things Done 209
Chapter 10: Internet-Working 211
Chapter 11: Communications Made Easy 227
Chapter 12: The Musical Mac 257
Chapter 13: The Multimedia Mac 273
Chapter 14: Words and Letters 285
Part IV: Making This Mountain Lion Your Very Own 295
Chapter 15: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide to Printing 297
Chapter 16: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It 313
Chapter 17: Features for the Way You Work 347
Part V: The Care and Feeding of Your Mountain Lion 369
Chapter 18: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 371
Chapter 19: Utility Chest 387
Chapter 20: Troubleshooting OS X 399
Part VI: The Part of Tens 409
Chapter 21: Almost Ten Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience 411
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Make Your Mac Better by Throwing Money at It 421
Chapter 23: Ten (Or So) Great Websites for Mac Freaks 427
Appendix: Installing or Reinstalling OS X Mountain Lion (Only If You Have To) 435
Index 441