Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook E-Book

Guy Hart-Davis

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Serie: Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 371

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2016

Beschreibung

The visual way to unlock the power of your MacBook If you're a visual learner who's eager to get up and running on all the MacBook has to offer, this fully illustrated and easy-to-follow guide is for you. Covering all the essential information you need to make the most of your MacBook, this new edition of Teach Yourself Visually MacBook provides you with the most up-to-date information on performing everyday tasks--quickly and easily. From basics such as powering on or shutting down your laptop to more advanced functions like running Windows applications, it provides the help and support you need to confidently use your MacBook to its full potential. Providing the benefits of a lightweight, incredibly fast mobile computer with a state-of-the-art operating system, lower security risk, and ease of use, it's no wonder more and more people turn to MacBooks. If you're the proud owner of one of these magnificent laptops, Teach Yourself Visually MacBook is here to help you take a bite out of all it has to offer. From working with apps and configuring dashboard widgets to integrating iOS devices, this visual guide empowers you to get the most out of your MacBook's incredible capabilities. * Covers new hardware updates and the latest version of OS X * Walks you through working on the Mac desktop with Mission Control and Launchpad * Explains how to download applications from the Mac App Store * Offers guidance on troubleshooting, working with iCloud, FaceTime, and more From the very first page, you'll discover why Teach Yourself Visually MacBook is the fast and easy way to learn.

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ MacBook® 3rd Edition

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Acquisitions EditorAaron Black

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About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad, 4th Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 6s; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets, 2nd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Apple Watch; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Samsung Galaxy S6; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac, 3rd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, 2nd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air; iMac Portable Genius, 4th Edition; and iWork Portable Genius, 2nd Edition.

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 Aaron Black for asking me to write the book; Lynn Northrup for keeping me on track and skillfully editing the text; Galen Gruman for reviewing the book for technical accuracy and contributing helpful suggestions; and SPi Global for laying out the book.

How to Use This Book

Who This Book Is For

This book is for the reader who has never used this particular technology or software application. It is also for readers who want to expand their knowledge.

The Conventions in This Book

Steps

This book uses a step-by-step format to guide you easily through each task. Numbered steps are actions you must do; bulleted steps clarify a point, step, or optional feature; and indented steps give you the result.

Notes

Notes give additional information — special conditions that may occur during an operation, a situation that you want to avoid, or a cross reference to a related area of the book.

Icons and Buttons

Icons and buttons show you exactly what you need to click to perform a step.

Tips

Tips offer additional information, including warnings and shortcuts.

Bold

Bold type shows command names, options, and text or numbers you must type.

Italics

Italic type introduces and defines a new term.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ MacBook®

Table of Contents

Cover

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your MacBook

Understanding the MacBook Models

Set Up Your MacBook

Start Your MacBook and Log In

Explore the OS X Desktop

Point and Click with the Trackpad

Connect to a Wireless Network

Give Commands

Open, Close, and Manage Windows

Using Notifications

Put Your MacBook to Sleep and Wake It Up

Log Out, Shut Down, and Resume

Chapter 2: Configuring Your MacBook

Change the Desktop Background

Set Up a Screen Saver

Configure Energy Saver and Sleep Settings

Customize the Dock

Add or Remove Desktop Spaces

Create Hot Corners to Control Screen Display

Make the Screen Easier to See

Configure the Keyboard

Configure the Trackpad or Other Pointing Device

Configure iCloud Settings

Add a Second Display

Using an Apple TV and HDTV as an Extra Display

Set Up Your Social Networking Accounts

Connect External Devices

Explore Other Important Settings

Chapter 3: Sharing Your MacBook with Others

Create a User Account

Configure Your MacBook for Multiple Users

Share Your MacBook with Fast User Switching

Turn On Parental Controls for an Account

Control What Apps a User Can Run

Limit Website Access for a User

Set Store Restrictions and Time Limits

Choose Privacy Restrictions for a User

Apply Other Restrictions to a User

Review a User’s Actions

Chapter 4: Running Apps

Open an App and Quit It

Install an App from the App Store

Install an App from a Disc or the Internet

Run an App Full Screen

Run Apps at Login

Using Split View

Switch Quickly Among Apps

Switch Apps Using Mission Control

Set Up Dictation and Text to Speech

Using Dictation and Text to Speech

Remove Apps

Identify Problem Apps

Force a Crashed App to Quit

Revert to an Earlier Version of a Document

Using Dashboard

Configure Dashboard

Chapter 5: Managing Your Files and Folders

Understanding Where to Store Files

Using the Finder’s Views

Work with Finder Tabs

View a File with Quick Look

Search for a File or Folder

Control Which Folders Spotlight Searches

Create a New Folder

Copy a File

Move a File

Rename a File or Folder

View the Information About a File or Folder

Organize Your Files with Tags

Compress Files

Using the Trash

Customize the Finder Toolbar

Customize the Sidebar

Configure Finder Preferences

Chapter 6: Surfing the Web

Open a Web Page

Follow a Link to a Web Page

Open Several Web Pages at Once

Navigate Among Web Pages

Return to a Recently Visited Page

Play Music and Videos on the Web

Change Your Home Page

Create Bookmarks for Web Pages

Using Reader View and Reading List

Share Web Pages or Links with Others

Follow Links Others Share with You

Find Interesting Web Pages

Download a File

Configure Safari for Security and Privacy

Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving E-Mail

Set Up Your E-Mail Accounts

Send an E-Mail Message

Send an E-Mail Message Using Stationery

Receive and Read Your Messages

Reply to a Message

Forward a Message

Send a File via E-Mail

Receive a File via E-Mail

View E-Mail Messages by Conversations

Reduce the Amount of Spam You Receive

Chapter 8: Chatting and Calling

Set Up Messages

Chat with a Buddy

Send and Receive Files with Messages

Sign In to FaceTime and Set Preferences

Make and Receive FaceTime Calls

Configure and Use Handoff with Your iPhone

Chapter 9: Organizing Your Life

Navigate the Calendar App

Create a New Calendar

Create an Event

Share a Calendar with Other People

Subscribe to a Shared Calendar

Add Someone to Your Contacts

Change a Contact’s Information

Organize Contacts into Groups

Create Notes

Track Your Commitments with Reminders

Get Directions

Explore with 3D Flyovers in Maps

Chapter 10: Enjoying Music, Video, and Books

Add Your Music to iTunes

Set Up Home Sharing

Buy Songs Online

Play Songs

Play Videos

Create Playlists

Create Smart Playlists

Listen to iTunes Radio and Internet Radio

Enjoy Podcasts

Read Books

Chapter 11: Making the Most of Your Photos

Import Photos

Browse Your Photos

Select Photos from Bursts

Crop a Photo

Rotate or Straighten a Photo

Remove Red-Eye

Improve a Photo’s Colors

Add Filters to Photos

Create Photo Albums

Create and Play Slide Shows

Identify Faces in Photos

E-Mail a Photo

Take Photos or Movies of Yourself

Chapter 12: Networking and Protecting Your MacBook

Transfer Files Using AirDrop

Connect to a Shared Folder

Share a Folder

Connect to a Shared Printer

Share Your MacBook’s Printer

Connect Remotely via Back to My Mac

Turn Off Automatic Login

Enable and Configure the Firewall

Choose Privacy Settings

Install and Use Antivirus Software

Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks

Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Your MacBook

Using OS X’s Help System

Reclaim Space by Emptying the Trash

Keep Your MacBook Current with Updates

Control Checking for Software Updates

Back Up Your Files

Recover Files from Backup

Recover When OS X Crashes

Troubleshoot Corrupt Preference Files

Run First Aid from Within OS X

Run First Aid from OS X Utilities

Reinstall OS X to Solve Severe Problems

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started with Your MacBook

Apple’s MacBook laptops are among the best portable computers you can get. The MacBook models — the powerful MacBook Pro, the lightweight MacBook Air, and the ultraportable 12-inch MacBook — enable you to work or play anywhere that suits you.

Each MacBook comes with OS X, Apple’s easy-to-use operating system. This chapter shows you how to set up your MacBook, navigate the OS X interface, and perform essential actions.

Understanding the MacBook Models

Set Up Your MacBook

Start Your MacBook and Log In

Explore the OS X Desktop

Point and Click with the Trackpad

Connect to a Wireless Network

Give Commands

Open, Close, and Manage Windows

Using Notifications

Put Your MacBook to Sleep and Wake It Up

Log Out, Shut Down, and Resume

Understanding the MacBook Models

MacBook is the family name for Apple’s laptop computers. As of this writing, the MacBook family includes the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air, and the MacBook usually called simply “MacBook” but also known as “12-inch MacBook” to distinguish it from the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

Each MacBook has similar core features, such as the display for viewing information and the keyboard and trackpad for entering data and controlling the computer. Beyond that, the MacBook models differ in various ways, from design, size, and weight to screen size, memory and storage capacity, and processor type and speed.