Book description
With the addition of features and multi-touch gestures first pioneered on the iPhone and iPad, Lion is truly different than any other Mac OS. This handy guide is packed with concise information to help you quickly get started with Lion, whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user. Once you learn the essentials, you can use this book as a resource for problem-solving on the fly.
Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide goes right to the heart of Lion, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You'll find configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, lots of step-by-step instructions, and many other features—all in an easy-to-read format.
- Learn what’s new, including Lion's iOS-inspired features
- Get quick tips for configuring and customizing your Mac
- Solve problems with a quick guide to the fundamentals like the Finder and Dock
- Use keyboard shortcuts to work more efficiently
- Take advantage of Lion's built-in applications and utilities
- Manage user accounts and passwords
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Table of contents
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Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide
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- Preface
- 1. Whatâs New in Lion?
- 2. Installing Lion and Migrating Data
- 3. A Quick Guide to Lion
- 4. Troubleshooting Mac OS X
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5. System Preferences
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Preference Pane Rundown
- General
- Desktop & Screen Saver
- Dock
- Mission Control
- Language & Text
- Security & Privacy
- Spotlight
- Universal Access
- CDs and DVDs
- Displays
- Energy Saver
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Trackpad
- Print & Scan
- Sound
- Mail, Contacts & Calendars
- MobileMe
- Network
- Bluetooth
- Sharing
- Users & Groups
- Parental Controls
- Date & Time
- Software Update
- Speech
- Time Machine
- Startup Disk
- Non-Apple Preference Panes
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Preference Pane Rundown
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6. Built-in Applications and Utilities
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Applications Installed with Lion
- Address Book
- App Store
- Automator
- Calculator
- Chess
- Dashboard
- Dictionary
- DVD Player
- FaceTime
- Font Book
- iCal
- iChat
- Image Capture
- iTunes
- Launchpad
- Mission Control
- Photo Booth
- Preview
- QuickTime Player
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Safari
- Change the home page
- Change the default browser
- Control which pages are shown in Top Sites
- Find a page you didnât bookmark
- Block pop-up ads
- Change where downloaded items are saved
- Control cookies
- Get rid of Safariâs history
- Add a URL to the desktop
- Browse privately
- Make Safari remember passwords for website logins
- Use a different default RSS reader
- Customize Safariâs toolbar
- Stickies
- System Preferences
- TextEdit
- Time Machine
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Utilities Included with Lion
- Activity Monitor
- AirPort Utility
- AppleScript Editor
- Audio MIDI Setup
- Bluetooth File Exchange
- Boot Camp Assistant
- ColorSync Utility
- Console
- DigitalColor Meter
- Disk Utility
- Grab
- Grapher
- Java Preferences
- Keychain Access
- Migration Assistant
- Network Utility
- Podcast Capture
- Podcast Publisher
- RAID Utility
- System Information
- Terminal
- VoiceOver Utility
- X11
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Applications Installed with Lion
- 7. Managing Passwords in Lion
- 8. Keyboard Commands and Special Characters
- Index
- About the Author
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Product information
- Title: Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2011
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781449314064
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