Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Lion in 10

Sams Teach Yourself SamsTitle in 10 Minutesoffers straightforward, practical answers for fast results. By working through the 10-minute lessons, you will learn everything you need to know to quickly and easily get up to speed on the latest version of Mac OS X. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks... "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts... "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. Whether you're a beginner or experienced user, Sams Teach Yourself SamsTitle in 10 Minuteswill provide you with fast at-a-glance tips, pointing out helpful shortcuts and solutions, cautions to help you avoid common Mac OS X pitfalls, and is written in a clear easy to understand format.

Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being Apple’s amazing Macintosh computers, iPods, and iPhones. Books Brad has written include: Sams Teach Yourself iTunes 10 in 10 Minutes; My iPod touch, Second Edition; My iPhone, Fourth Edition; Easy iLife ’09; Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard; Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Homeschooling; Teach Yourself Visually MacBook, Third Edition; and MacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition. He has also been an author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles.

Brad is or has been a sales support specialist, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

Originally from California, Brad now lives in Brownsburg, Indiana, with his wife Amy; their three daughters, Jill, Emily, and Grace; a rabbit; and a sometimes-inside cat.

Introduction	p. 1
Getting Started with Mac OS X Lion	p. 5
Touring the Lion Desktop	p. 5
Starting Up and Logging In	p. 5
Pointing, Clicking, Dragging, and Scrolling	p. 9
Understanding Windows	p. 12
Understanding Applications, Files, and Folders	p. 15
Working with Disks, Discs, Volumes, and Other Devices	p. 16
Using Menus	p. 17
Sleeping	p. 18
Logging Out	p. 18
Shutting Down	p. 19
Working on the Lion Desktop	p. 21
Navigating the Desktop	p. 21
Working with Finder Windows	p. 23
Using the Dock	p. 31
Searching with Spotlight	p. 39
Installing, Using, and Managing Application	p. 41
Using the App Store to Install and Update Applications	p. 41
Installing and Updating Applications from the Desktop	p. 48
Launching, Quitting, and Managing Applications	p. 50
Working with Documents	p. 55
Touring Lion's Applications	p. 61
Understanding Mac OS Lion's Applications	p. 61
Previewing Documents with Preview	p. 62
Storing Contact Info with the Address Book	p. 63
Enjoying DVD Content with DVD Player	p. 65
Communicating with FaceTime	p. 65
Managing Your Time with iCal	p. 66
Playing Digital Music and Video with iTunes	p. 67
Managing Email with Mail	p. 68
Surfing the Web with Safari	p. 69
Being Creative with the iLife Suite	p. 70
Personalizing Lion	p. 73
Setting Finder Preferences	p. 73
Working with the System Preferences Application	p. 76
Organizing the Launchpad	p. 88
Configuring Mission Control	p. 89
Configuring the Dashboard	p. 94
Connecting Your Macto the Internet and a Local Network	p. 97
Connecting Your Mac to the Internet	p. 97
Working on a Local Network	p. 109
Installing and Using Printers	p. 117
Understanding Printing Options	p. 117
Installing and Configuring a Printer Connected to a Mac	p. 119
Installing and Configuring a Network Printer	p. 121
Printing	p. 124
Printing to PDF	p. 126
Working with Mice, Keyboards, and Trackpads	p. 131
Understanding Input Devices	p. 131
Working with Mice	p. 132
Working with Keyboards	p. 138
Working with a Trackpad	p. 141
Configuring and Managing User Accounts	p. 145
Understanding User Accounts	p. 145
Creating User Accounts	p. 147
Applying Parental Controls to User Accounts	p. 154
Opening Documents and Applications Automatically at Login	p. 159
Configuring the Login Process	p. 160
Working with Fast User Switching	p. 161
Changing User Accounts	p. 163
Deleting User Accounts	p. 163
Securing and Protecting Your Mac	p. 165
Understanding Threats to Your Mac	p. 165
Updating Your Software	p. 165
Protecting Your Mac from Internet Attacks	p. 168
Protecting Your Data with Encryption	p. 177
Backing Up Your Data with Time Machine	p. 180
Troubleshooting and Solving Problems	p. 187
Solving Problems	p. 187
Performing General Troubleshooting Steps	p. 188
Repairing Drives with Disk Utility	p. 195
Recovering Data from a Time Machine Backups	p. 198
Reinstalling Mac OS X Lion	p. 201
Getting Help with Problems	p. 202
Running Windows on Your Mac	p. 207
Understanding Options to Run Windows on a Mac	p. 207
Installing and Using Boot Camp to Run Windows	p. 209
Installing and Using a Virtual Environment to Run Windows	p. 215
Index	p. 221
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