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- Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
- Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
- Serie: Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)
- Sprache: Englisch
The perfect introduction for getting up and running and getting themost out of your iMacApple's iMac is a sleek, all-in-one desktop. In a clear,easy-to-follow visual format, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMacdemonstrates everything you need to know about your new Apple iMac,from the iMac's features and capabilities to the most commonperipherals you'll be using with it. Whether you're a total newbieto Macs and the Mac OS or an experienced user looking for experttips to improve your experience, this book is your perfectguide.* Takes you through the basics to get up and running with theiMac's plug-and-play simplicity* Walks you through setting up a customized desktop, working withthe OS, working with email, and troubleshooting and maintenancetricks that will extend the life of an iMac* Explores such topics such as editing photos in iPhoto, creatingaward winning home movies with iMovie, and connecting all thosecool devices like an iPhone or iPod so that readers can kick backand chill out with iTunes* Shows you how to browse the web with Safari, use iCal to trackappointments, and what to do if something should ever go wrong withyour iMacWith 450 rich, full color screenshots and illustrations, andstraight-forward step-by-step instructions, Teach YourselfVISUALLY iMac will quickly make you comfortable with your iMacand help you master the advanced features that make the iMac socool.
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ iMac®
Table of Contents
Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ iMac®
by Guy Hart-Davis
Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.10475 Crosspoint BoulevardIndianapolis, IN 46256www.wiley.com
Published simultaneously in Canada
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About the Author
Guy Hart-Davis is the author of iMovie ’09 Portable Genius, iLife ’09 Portable Genius, and iWork ’09 Portable Genius.
Author’s Acknowledgments
My thanks go to the many people who turned my manuscript into the highly graphical book you are holding. In particular, I thank Jody Lefevere for asking me to write the book; Sarah Hellert for keeping me on track and guiding the editorial process; Scott Tullis for skillfully editing the text; Dennis Cohen for reviewing the book for technical accuracy and contributing helpful sugggestions; and Ana Carrillo, Ronda David-Burroughs, Cheryl Grubbs, and Jill Proll for creating the pictures.
How to use this book
Do you look at the pictures in a book or newspaper before anything else on a page? Would you rather see an image instead of read about how to do something? Search no further. This book is for you. Opening Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac allows you to read less and learn more about the iMac.
Who Needs This Book
This book is for a reader who has never used the iMac. It is also for more computer literate individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that the iMac has to offer.
Book Organization
Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac has 15 chapters.
Chapter 1, Getting Started with Your iMac, shows you how to set your iMac up and start using it. You learn how to connect your iMac to a network and the Internet, connect extra devices, and log in and out.
In Chapter 2, Sharing Your iMac with Other People, you set up a user account for each person who will use your iMac and decide which actions each person may take on it. You and the others can then switch quickly from one account to another.
Chapter 3, Running Applications and Creating Documents, gives you information about opening and closing applications and creating documents with them. You also learn to install other applications and switch quickly among open applications.
Chapter 4, Managing Your Files and Folders with the Finder, explains where to store files on your iMac, how to use the Finder’s views effectively, and how to look quickly into a file. The chapter also shows you how to move, copy, and rename files and folders, and how to burn CDs and DVDs.
Chapter 5, Surfing the Web with Safari, brings you up to speed on using the Safari browser to view Web pages. You learn how to navigate from page to page, bookmark the pages you like, and download files.
In Chapter 6, Sending and Receiving E-mail and Files, you set up your e-mail account in the Mail application that comes with your iMac. You can then send and receive e-mail messages, transfer files via e-mail, and create notes and to-do items.
Chapter 7, Keeping Yourself Organized with iCal and Address Book, shows you how to manage your appointments and your contacts on your iMac. iCal enables you to track your commitments and share them with others, and Address Book makes it easy to keep contact information organized.
Chapter 8, Chatting with Text, Audio, and Video, explains how to use your iMac’s iChat application to chat with buddies using either text or audio and video. You can transfer files to your buddies while you chat.
Chapter 9, Enjoying Music, Video, and DVDs, covers creating a music library in iTunes from your CDs and downloads; enjoying music, videos, and Internet radio; and creating playlists and burning them to CD. You also learn how to watch DVDs on your iMac.
In Chapter 10, Making the Most of Your Photos, you import photos from your digital camera, organize them, and edit them. You can then publish your photos online or send them via e-mail.
Chapter 11, Creating Your Own Movies, explains how to start working with iMovie, the powerful movie-editing application your iMac includes. You learn to import your footage, build a movie project, and post it to the YouTube video-sharing site.
Chapter 12, Customizing Your iMac to Suit You, shows you how to adjust your iMac’s hardware and software to match your preferences — for example, putting the applications you need in the Dock, giving yourself more desktop space, and adding a second monitor.
Chapter 13, Using Your iMac on a Network, covers sharing your iMac’s folders and printer on a network and connecting to folders and printers others are sharing. You can even control your own iMac from another Mac across the Internet.
Chapter 14, Keeping Your iMac and Your Data Safe, explains how to protect your iMac and your data from both local and Internet threats. You learn to install antivirus software, turn off automatic login, and avoid phishing attacks.
Finally, Chapter 15, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your iMac, shows you essential maneuvers for keeping your iMac and Mac OS X in good shape and recovering from problems. You learn to reclaim disk space, keep Mac OS X updated, close crashed or misbehaving applications, and recover from system crashes.
Chapter Organization
This book consists of sections, all listed in the book’s table of contents. A section is a set of steps that show you how to complete a specific computer task.
Each section, usually contained on two facing pages, has an introduction to the task at hand, a set of full-color screen shots and steps that walk you through the task, and a set of tips. This format allows you to quickly look at a topic of interest and learn it instantly.
Chapters group together three or more sections with a common theme. A chapter may also contain pages that give you the background information needed to understand the sections in a chapter.
What You Need to Use This Book
To use this book to the fullest, you need an iMac running Mac OS X. This book shows Mac OS X version 10.6, Snow Leopard, but if your iMac runs Mac OS X version 10.5, Leopard, you will find that almost everything works the same way.
If you have a Mac other than an iMac, you can still use this book, but you will need to make allowances for minor differences caused by the hardware being different.
Using the Mouse
This book uses the following conventions to describe the actions you perform when using the mouse:
Click
Press your left mouse button once. You generally click your mouse on something to select something on the screen.
Double-click
Press your left mouse button twice. Double-clicking something on the computer screen generally opens whatever item you have double-clicked.
Right-click
Press your right mouse button. When you right-click anything on the computer screen, the program displays a shortcut menu containing commands specific to the selected item.
Click and Drag, and Release the Mouse
Move your mouse pointer and hover it over an item on the screen. Press and hold down the left mouse button. Now, move the mouse to where you want to place the item and then release the button. You use this method to move an item from one area of the computer screen to another.
The Conventions in This Book
A number of typographic and layout styles have been used throughout Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac to distinguish different types of information.
Bold
Bold type represents the names of commands and options that you interact with. Bold type also indicates text and numbers that you must type into a dialog box or window.
Italics
Italic words introduce a new term and are followed by a definition.
Numbered Steps
You must perform the instructions in numbered steps in order to successfully complete a section and achieve the final results.
Bulleted Steps
These steps point out various optional features. You do not have to perform these steps; they simply give additional information about a feature.
Indented Text
Indented text tells you what the program does in response to you following a numbered step. For example, if you click a certain menu command, a dialog box may appear, or a window may open. Indented text may also tell you what the final result is when you follow a set of numbered steps.
Notes
Notes give additional information. They may describe special conditions that may occur during an operation. They may warn you of a situation that you want to avoid, for example the loss of data. A note may also cross reference a related area of the book. A cross reference may guide you to another chapter or another section within the current chapter.
Icons and buttons
Icons and buttons are graphical representations within the text. They show you exactly what you need to click to perform a step.
You can easily identify the tips in any section by looking for the TIPS icon. Tips offer additional information, including tips, hints, and tricks. You can use the TIPS information to go beyond what you have learned in the steps.
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your iMac
The iMac is a beautifully designed computer and comes with the powerful, easy-to-use Mac OS X operating system. In just a few minutes, you can set up your iMac and begin using it. This chapter shows you how to get started with your iMac, use the Mac OS X interface, and connect extra devices to the iMac.
Set Up Your iMac
Start Your iMac and Log In
Connect Your iMac to the Internet
Connect Your iMac to a Wired Network
Connect Your iMac to a Wireless Network
Connect a Printer to Your iMac
Connect an iPod or iPhone to Your iMac
Connect External Drives to Your iMac
Give Commands from the Menus and Toolbar
Open, Close, Minimize, and Hide Windows
Put Your iMac to Sleep and Wake It Up
Log Out and Shut Down Your iMac
Set Up Your iMac
If you have just bought your iMac, you need to connect its hardware and create your user account before you can use it.
Your user account is where you store your files and settings. The first user account you create is the administrator account, which can create other user accounts later for other users.
Set Up Your iMac
Set Up Your iMac’s Hardware
Unpack the iMac from its box.
Position the main unit on your desk or table.
If you have a wireless keyboard, turn it on by pressing the power button on its right side. If you have a wired keyboard, connect its cable to a USB port at the back of the iMac.
Connect your speakers to the audio out port.
Connect your microphone to the audio in port.
If you have a wireless mouse, turn it on by moving the on/off switch on its underside. If you have a wired mouse, connect its cable to a USB port on the keyboard or at the back of the iMac.
Connect the power supply to the iMac and plug it into a power source.
Press the power button to start the iMac.
Note: On most iMacs, the power button is located at the back of the unit, at the lower left corner looking from the front.
Create Your User Account
In the Welcome screen, click your country or region and then click the arrow. Follow through the registration information screens to the Create Your Account screen.
Type the user’s full name.
Change the account name that Mac OS X suggests as needed.
Note: You cannot change the account name afterward. You can change the other items.
Type a password.
Click Continue.
In the Select a Picture for This Account screen, click Take photo snapshot to take a photo of yourself using the iMac’s camera.
Note: You can also use a picture from the picture library. Click Choose from the picture library, and then click the picture you want.
Click Continue, and then finish the installation.
TIP
Should I create a MobileMe account?
This is entirely up to you. Mac OS X setup encourages you to sign up for an account with MobileMe, Apple’s online service. MobileMe gives you an e-mail account, space for storing data online and publishing Web sites and photos, and a way to synchronize data among Macs. After a 60-day free trial, a MobileMe account costs $99 per year, or $149 for a family account. You can find discounted prices at online sites such as Amazon.com.
You need to have an Internet connection to set up a MobileMe account. If you do not yet have an Internet connection, you can set up an account later from the MobileMe pane in the System Preferences window.
Start Your iMac and Log In
When you are ready to start a computing session, start your iMac and log in to Mac OS X.
Start Your iMac and Log In
Press the power button on the iMac.
Note: On most iMacs, the power button is located at the back of the unit, at the lower left corner when you are looking from the front.
A window showing the list of users appears.
Note: Your iMac may not display the list of users and Log In window. Instead, it may simply log you in automatically or show a different Log In window. Chapter 2 shows you how to change this behavior.
Click your user name.
The Log In window appears.
Type your password in the Password field.
• If you cannot remember your password, click Forgot Password.
• Mac OS X displays your password hint at the bottom of the Log In window.
Click Log In.
Note: Instead of clicking Log In, you can press .
The iMac displays your desktop, the menu bar, and the Dock. You can now start using the iMac.
TIPS
Why does my iMac not display the list of user names but goes straight to the desktop?
If you do not see the list of names and then the Log In window, your iMac is set to log in automatically. Logging in automatically is convenient when you are the only user of your iMac, but it means that anyone who can start your iMac can log in. Chapter 2 shows you how to turn off automatic login.
Why does my iMac not show the list of user names?
Instead of the list of user names, you may see a window with a Name field and a Password field. Type your user name and your password, and then click Log In (•). Hiding the list of user names gives extra security and is widely used in companies, but it is usually not necessary for iMacs used at home.
Connect Your iMac to the Internet
To browse the Web and use e-mail, you must connect your iMac to the Internet. This section shows general steps for using a DSL router or cable router connected directly to your iMac. The specifics depend on your Internet service provider and the equipment they supply; some providers install the router and make sure it is working, whereas others provide a self-install kit. If you have a network that includes an Internet connection, see the next four pages.
Connect Your iMac to the Internet
Connect the DSL router or cable router to your iMac with an Ethernet cable as instructed.
Click .
Click System Preferences.
In the System Preferences window, click Network.
In the Network preferences pane, click Ethernet.
Open the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu and choose Manually.
Type the next IP address after the router’s address. For example, if the router uses the IP address 10.0.0.2, type 10.0.0.3.
Note: Most DSL routers and cable routers use an address in the 192.168.0.x range, the 192.168.1.x range, the 10.0.0.x range, or the 10.0.1.x range, where x is a number between 1 and 255.
Type the subnet mask.
Note: Most DSL routers and cable routers use the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
Click Apply.
Click Safari () on the Dock.
In the Safari browser window, type the address for the router and press .
Note: If the router prompts you for a password, type the password provided in the documentation.
In the router’s control screens, choose settings for the router following your ISP’s instructions.
Click Apple to display the Apple Web site to test your Internet connection.
Click the Minimize button () to minimize the Safari window to the Dock.
In Network preferences, open the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu and choose Using DHCP.
Click Apply.
Click the System Preferences menu and click Quit System Preferences to close System Preferences.
Click the minimized Safari window on the Dock.
The Safari window reappears, and you can browse the Internet.
TIP
Which kind of Internet connection is better, DSL or cable?
A digital subscriber line, or DSL, provides a high-speed Internet connection over a phone line. DSL divides the phone line into a data part and a voice part, so you can connect to the Internet even when the phone is in use. Cable Internet provides Internet access through your cable TV cabling. Both cable and DSL speeds depend on your location, so ask the providers what speeds are available and how much service costs. Ask how many other users will share the same network circuit; the more users, the more the speed drops.
If you cannot get either DSL or cable Internet service, look at satellite services, which are available in remote locations where DSL and cable are not. The other alternative is a dial-up connection using a modem and a phone line, but this is very slow compared to the other options.
Connect Your iMac to a Wired Network
If you have a wired network, you can quickly connect your iMac to it so that the iMac can use the network’s Internet connection and can share files and printers with other computers on the network.
Connect Your iMac to a Wired Network
Connect one end of a network cable to the Ethernet port on the back of your iMac.
Connect the other end of the network cable to an Ethernet port on your network switch or network router.
Your iMac automatically detects the network connection and tries to apply suitable settings.
Click .
The Apple menu opens.
Click System Preferences.
The System Preferences window opens.
Click Network.
The Network preferences pane opens.
Click Ethernet.
Verify that your iMac has an IP address.
Click the System Preferences menu and click Quit System Preferences.
Click Safari () on the Dock.
A Safari browser window opens and displays your iMac’s home page, the page Safari opens automatically.
You have now connected your iMac to the network and the Internet.
TIPS
How does a computer network work?
A wired network has a network switch or network router that directs the data around the network. Each computer connects to the switch or router via network cables. You typically connect your Internet router to the switch or router as well to share the Internet connection on the network; some Internet routers have a network router built in. Networked computers can also share files and printers with each other.
What is an IP address and what is DHCP?
An IP address is a number that identifies a computer on a network. An IP address consists of four groups of one, two, or three digits, such as 10.10.0.100 or 192.168.1.10. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and is a way of allocating IP addresses to computers on the network. When a computer joins the network, it requests an IP address and other connection information from the DHCP server. Most cable and DSL routers act as DHCP servers.
Connect Your iMac to a Wireless Network
If you have set up a wireless network, you can connect your iMac to it. Wireless networks are convenient for both homes and businesses because they require no cables and are fast and easy to set up.
Your iMac includes a wireless network card called AirPort. AirPort is the name Apple uses for its wireless networking hardware and software.
Connect Your iMac to a Wireless Network
Click the AirPort status icon () on the menu bar.
The menu opens and displays a list of the wireless networks your iMac can detect.
Note: If the AirPort menu shows AirPort: Off, click Turn AirPort On. Then open the menu again to see the available wireless networks.
• The networks in the No Network Selected part of the list are networks that connect using wireless access points. These are called infrastructure wireless networks.
• The networks in the Devices part of the menu are networks created by individual computers. These are called ad hoc wireless networks or peer-to-peer wireless networks.
• A lock icon () indicates that the network is secured with a password.
Click the network to which you want to connect your iMac.
If the wireless network uses a password, your iMac prompts you to enter it.
Type the password in the Password field.
• If you want to see the characters of the password to help you type it, click Show password ( changes to ).
• If you do not want your iMac to remember this wireless network for future use, click Remember this network ( changes to ).
Click OK.
Your iMac connects to the wireless network, and you can start using network resources.
• The AirPort status icon on the menu bar changes from to when the connection is established. The number of arcs on the AirPort status icon indicates the strength of the connection, from one arc to four arcs.
TIPS
How do I disconnect from a wireless network?
When you have finished using a wireless network, you can disconnect from it by turning AirPort off. Click the AirPort status icon () on the menu bar and then click Turn AirPort Off (•).
What kind of wireless network do I need for my iMac?
Wireless networks use several different standards. The latest standard is 802.11n, also called Wireless-N, and provides the fastest data rates. At this writing, Wireless-N is a draft standard rather than a final standard, and not all Wireless-N equipment works together correctly at full speed. The best choice for a Mac wireless network is one of Apple’s wireless access points, such as AirPort Extreme.
Connect a Printer to Your iMac
To print from your iMac, you need to connect a printer and install a driver, the software for the printer. Mac OS X includes many printer drivers, so you may be able to connect your printer and simply start printing. But if your printer is a new model, you may need to locate and install the driver for it.
Connect a Printer to Your iMac
Connect the printer to the iMac with a USB cable.
Note: If the printer is connected to another Mac, connect to it as explained in Chapter 13.
Plug the printer into an electrical socket and switch it on.
Click .
The Apple menu opens.
Click System Preferences.
• The System Preferences window opens.
Click Print & Fax.
The Print & Fax preferences pane opens.
If your printer appears in the list, you have connected it successfully. Go to step 12.
If your printer does not appear, click Add ().
The Add Printer dialog opens.
Click Default.
The Default pane opens.
In the Printer Name list field, click the printer.
If you want, change the printer’s name.
Also optionally, change the description of the printer’s location.
Click Add.
• Mac OS X adds the printer.
Click the System Preferences menu.
Click Quit System Preferences.
The System Preferences window closes.
TIPS
What should I type in the Name field and Location field when adding a printer?
You can type anything you want in the Name field and the Location field. This information is to help you identify the printer. If you have many printers, and some are attached to different computers, making each printer’s name and location descriptive helps you keep the printers straight.
My printer has the wrong sort of connector — it must be ten times bigger than a USB connector. How can I connect it?
The large connector is a parallel port, which some older printers have. To connect the printer to your iMac, buy a parallel-to-USB adapter cable. Before you do, make sure that Mac OS X has a printer driver for your printer.
Connect an iPhone or iPod to Your iMac
If you have an iPhone or an iPod, you can connect it to your iMac to synchronize music, videos, and information such as appointments and addresses. To connect the iPod or iPhone, you need the cable that came with the device. The cable has a USB connector at one end and a Dock connector at the other end.
Connect an iPhone or iPod to Your iMac
Connect an iPhone or iPod
Insert the cable’s USB connector in a USB port on your iMac.
Insert the cable’s Dock connector in the Dock connector port on the bottom of the iPhone or iPod or in the device’s dock.
Your iMac detects the iPhone or iPod and launches iTunes for synchronizing it.
If you connect an iPhone that contains photos you have not synchronized with iPhoto, iPhoto opens.
Note: If you have not used this version of iTunes yet on your iMac, you must agree to its license agreement and choose settings before you can synchronize the iPhone or iPod. See Chapter 9 for information on iTunes.
Choose Synchronization Settings for the iPhone or iPod
Click the iPhone or iPod in the Devices list.
Click each tab of the control screens in turn, and choose settings.
Click Sync.
Disconnect an iPhone or iPod
Click the eject button () for the iPhone or iPod in iTunes.
