How to Do Everything Macbook Air

Get the most out of Apple's updated, ultra-slim MacBook Air notebook How to Do Everything MacBook Airunveils all the new features and improved features such as instant-on responsiveness, Multi-Touch trackpad, and all-flash storage. This practical guide shows you how to surf the web, manage email, view and edit photos, manage contacts and a schedule, video conference, watch videos/TV shows and movies, listen to music, and play games. You'll also get full details on Mac OS X Mountain Lion and all the built-in applications. Learn how to transfer files from a Windows PC or another Mac, sync MacBook Air with an iPad and/or iPhone, and use MacBook Air with iCloud. "How To" and "Did You Know" sidebars deliver guidance for dealing with tricky issues and advanced queries Tips for extending the MacBook Air's battery life and external power source options Teaches how to run Windows and Windows software on a MacBook Air via Parallels or other third-party software Coverage of traveling with MacBook Air, including tips for charging and connecting to the Internet anywhere Covers it all! Mac OS X Operating System; Make the Switch From Windows To a Mac; Set Up The Software That Comes With MacBook Air; Install New Software Onto MacBook Air; Transfer Data & Files from Another Computer; Use Apple's iCloud to Synch all Your Devices; Add Optional Peripherals & Accessories to Expand Performance; Create Documents, Spreadsheets, Digital Slide Presentations; Surf the Web on Your MacBook Air; Set Up Existing Email Accounts For MacBook Air; Bring the iLife Apps into Your Life; Get Organized with Calendar and Address Book Software; Find & Enjoy Music, Movies, TV Shows & More With iTunes; Play Games On Your MacBook Air; Travel with Your MacBook Air; Use FaceTime, Skype or VOIP Software to Communicate & Video Conference

Part I: Get To Know Your MacBook Air
Chapter 1: Get Familiar with the MacBook Air
Chapter 2: Learn the Basics of the Mac OS X Operating System
Chapter 3: Make the Switch From Windows To a Mac
Part II: Discover The Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion OS
Chapter 4: Set Up The Software That Comes With MacBook Air
Chapter 5: Install New Software Onto MacBook Air
Chapter 6: Transfer Data & Files from Another Computer
Chapter 7: Use Apple’s iCloud to Synch all Your Devices
Chapter 8: Add Optional Peripherals & Accessories to Expand Performance
Part III: Use Your MacBook Air Anytime & Anywhere
Chapter 9: Create Documents, Spreadsheets, Digital Slide Presentations
Chapter 10: Surf the Web on Your MacBook Air
Chapter 11: Set Up Existing Email Accounts For MacBook Air
Chapter 12: Bring The iLife Apps Into Your Life
Chapter 13: Get Organized with Calendar and Address Book Software
Part IV: Entertain Yourself With iTunes Content, Games & More
Chapter 14: Find & Enjoy Music, Movies, TV Shows & More With iTunes
Chapter 15: Play Games On Your MacBook Air
Part V: Easily Handle All of Your Mobile Computing Needs
Chapter 16: Travel with Your MacBook Air
Chapter 17: Use FaceTime, Skype or VOIP Software to Communicate & Video Conference
Chapter 18: Run Windows and Windows Software On Your MacBook Air
Appendix: What To Do When Something Goes Wrong