iMac For Dummies - Softcover

Chambers, Mark L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470607378 ISBN 13: 9780470607374

Publisher: For Dummies, 2010

Synopsis

The perennial bestselling iMac book is back—now updated and revised throughout!

If you're eager to discover how to take advantage of the exciting possibilities that an iMac offers, then this is the book for you. From its speed, high performance, powerful operating system, and amazing applications, the iMac is an impeccable choice, and the fun, friendly, and approachable style of iMac For Dummies, 6th Edition is an ideal way to get started with the basics.

You'll learn the fundamentals of the iMac including setting up and customizing your iMac and the software that comes with it, importing files from your old computer, sending and receiving e-mail, and more.

• Boasts new content covering the latest iMac hardware, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, iLife '09, iWork '09, and coverage of the latest trends in the market
• Walks you through storing and organizing digital photos, music, and video
• Explains backing up your system with Time Machine
• Delves into creating a multi-user iMac and connecting to a wireless network
• Reviews troubleshooting tips and tricks
• Shows you how to automate mundane tasks

With iMac For Dummies, 6th Edition, you'll be able to proclaim, "iKnow" in no time!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Meet the amazing iMac! Here's how to make the most of all its features

You have this amazing, power-packed, shiny object on your desk — open this book and learn about its cool features! This handy reference shows you how to use your iMac for work and play, turning you from novice to iMac pro in no time. Use the Safari Web browser, take advantage of MobileMe, enjoy the iLife and iWork suites, and keep your iMac happy!

• Get started — set up your iMac, customize your preferences, organize files and folders, and hook up a printer

• Tame OS X — learn your way around Mac OS® X, get to know the Dock, find things with Spotlight, and back up your system with Time Machine®

• Your stuff's always available — take advantage of iDisk storage and access your files from anywhere via the Internet

• iLove this stuff — explore iLife where photos, movies, music, and your very own Web site all hang out

• Online action — get your Internet connection and e-mail set up, browse the Web, and sync up with MobileMe

• Want to share? — personalize your iMac for multiple users, set up a network, go wireless, and use Airport Extreme®

• When you've gotta work — do it the iMac way with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, the iWork productivity applications

• Keep it happy — troubleshoot problems and maintain your iMac

Open the book and find:

• How to set up user accounts and configure your iMac

• Advice for getting around on the iMac desktop

• How to use iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iTunes, and iWeb

• Steps for hooking up printers, scanners, and other tools

• How to work with iWork

• Tips for speeding up your iMac

• Important security advice

• Simple steps for troubleshooting and fixing common problems

Learn to:

• Set up, customize, and navigate your iMac

• Surf the Web with Safari and keep in touch via e-mail

• Get the most out of your photos, movies, and music with iLife

• Set up a wireless network and keep your iMac safe

About the Author:

Mark L. Chambers is an author, tech editor, and unabashed Mac fan. He is the author of more than 30 computer books, including MacBook All-in-One For Dummies and Macs For Seniors For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470607378
• ISBN 13: 9780470607374
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 432