Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Panther All In

Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Panther All in Oneis designed to teach, in one big book, the new Mac user how to easily work with his hardware, his operating system, and all the applications he is likely to want to use to work with digital media. The book does not assume the reader wants to learn how to use just one product, but covers multiple products and technologies together in a logical fashion. Setting up and configuring Mac hardware. Understanding the Mac OS X interface. Burning CDs and DVDs with iDVD. Playing and organizing MP3s and digital music with iTunes. Digital photography with iPhoto. Editing digital video with iMovie.

John Ray is the Director of Engineering/IT Services at Blue Cosmos Design, Inc. An award-winning developer, he provides customized TCP/IP programming solutions to clients nationwide. He has worked on projects for the FCC, the National Regulatory Research Institute, The Ohio State University, Xerox, and the State of Florida, as well as serving as IT Director for Blue Cosmos Design, Inc. He has written or contributed to more than 10 titles currenlty in print, including Special Edition Using TCP/IP, Sams Teach Yourself Dreamweaver UltraDev 4 in 21 Days, and Maximum Linux Security.

Robyn Ness holds a masters degree in psychology with a specialization in judgment and decision-making. She currently works as a Web developer for the department of Communications and Technology at The Ohio State University, focusing on issues of usability and content design. John Ray is the Director of Engineering/IT Services at Blue Cosmos Design, Inc. An award-winning developer, he provides customized TCP/IP programming solutions to clients nationwide, including The Ohio State University. In the past three years, he has authored or co-authored several books, including Special Edition Using TCP/IP, and Mac OS X Maximum Security.

Introduction
I
Introducing Mac OS X
Setting Up Mac OS X. A Peek Under the Hood of Mac OS X
Applications Included with Mac OS X
The Mac OS X Desktop
System Preferences
Using the Finder
The Finder Window
The File System
The Sidebar
Performing File and Content Searches
The Finder Menu Bar
Exploring the Dock
Applications and the Dock
Docked Windows, Files, and Folders
Trash Can
Customizing the Dock
Dock Preference Options
Working with Folders, Files, and Applications
Folders, Files, and Applications
The Finder Window Action Menu
Getting Info
Additional Tips for Using Applications
Running Classic Applications
Setting System Preferences and Universal Access Options
Personal System Preferences
Hardware System Preferences
Internet & Network System Preferences
System Preferences
Universal Access
Common Applications
Using Calculator, Stickies, Preview, and TextEdit
Calculator
Stickies
Preview
TextEdit
Using QuickTime and DVD Player
QuickTime
DVD Player
Working with Address Book, Keychain Access, iSync, and Ink
Address Book
Keychain Access. iSync
Ink
Installing Additional Software
Software Sources
Downloading and Installing Software
Opening Compressed Files with StuffIt Expander
Software Considerations in a Multiuser System
Some Software Suggestions
Using AppleWorks and Keynote
AppleWorks
Keynote
Internet Applications
Connecting to the Internet
Creating an Internet Connection
Setting Network Port Priorities and Locations
Using Internet Connect
Using Safari
The Safari Interface
Web Browsing in Safari
The Safari Menu Bar
Safari Preference Options
Using Sherlock for Internet Searches
The Internet Channel
The Pictures Channel
The Stocks Channel
The Movies Channel
The Phone Book Channel
The Translation Channel
The AppleCare Channel
Third-Party Channels
The Sherlock Preferences
Exploring the .Mac Membership
Defining .Mac
Setting up .Mac Service
Using the iDisk. .Mac Screensaver
The .Mac Web Services
Using Mail
Setting Up Mail
The Mail Interface
Toolbar Options
Mail Preference Options
Mail Menus
Using iChat AV
Setting Up iChat
The iChat AV Buddy List
Adding Buddies
Instant Messaging
Group Chat Sessions
Using iChat for Audio or Video Chats
Additional iChat Preferences Options and Application Settings
Menus
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