Mac OS X Leopard Just the Steps For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) [Paperback]

Keith Underdahl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 12, 2007 | ISBN-10: 047010967X | ISBN-13: 978-0470109670 | Edition: 1

• Eliminates lengthy introductions, detailed explanations, and sidebars, focusing on what new Mac OS X users want most-clear instructions on how to accomplish specific tasks
• An easy-to-navigate landscape layout featuring a two-column design and illustrated step-by-step instructions make it easy to find a specific task fast and get it done in a flash
• Tasks covered include adjusting system preferences, creating and managing user accounts, managing files and folders, using the Dashboard, networking wirelessly with AirPort, using iTunes and iPods, connecting to a Windows network, watching videos and DVDs, viewing and organizing pictures with iPhoto, making movies with iMovie, blogging and Web designing with iWeb, and using a .Mac account
• Published to coincide with Apple's release of Leopard

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From the Back Cover

Easy steps for setting up e-mail, downloading music, and more

Create a Slideshow

1.Open iPhoto and select a picture roll or album from which you want to base your slideshow.

2.Click Slideshow near the bottom of the iPhoto window. A new slideshow is created, as shown in Figure 15-9, and it contains all the images in the roll or album you selected in Step 1.

3.To remove an image from the slideshow, click and drag it to the Trash icon in the Source panel.

4.To add photos from other albums or rolls, simply click and drag the photos to the desired slideshow in the Source panel.

To change the order of images, click and drag their thumbnails left or right at the top of the Slideshow window.

Get Ready To:

• Manage system preferences
• Customize Dashboard widgets
• Chat online or create a blog
• Edit digital photos and make movies
• Network wirelessly with AirPort
• Connect to Bluetooth devices

The Dummies Way

• Concise, step-by-step instructions
• "Get in, get out" information
• Easy-to-recognize tasks and topics
• Quick solutions to get it done
• A dash of humor and fun

About the Author

Keith Underdahl is a graphic designer, electronic publishing specialist, and freelance writer from Oregon. He has written numerous books, including Digital Video For Dummies 4th Edition, Adobe Premiere Elements For Dummies, Wi-Fi Home Networking Just the Steps For Dummies, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (November 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047010967X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470109670
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.5 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,165,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Keith Underdahl has produced professional marketing and kiosk videos and also enjoys hobby moviemaking. He is the author of Adobe Premiere Pro For Dummies and Digital Video For Dummies, 4th Edition.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT OOK FOR STARTERS, December 11, 2007

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Mac OS X Leopard Just the Steps For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
EASY TO UNDERSTAND, CUTS TO THE CHASE WITHOUT LONG TECHIE TERMS.
YOU HAVE A QUESTION ,LOOK IT UP AND THE BOOK PROVIDES A QUICK AND EASY ANSWER

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mac OS X Leopard for Dummies, February 8, 2008

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Carol P. Murphy "capemu" (Huntsville, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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A bit advanced for dummies if you have never been a Mac user! As a brand new Mac owner, I had difficulty with it for getting started on learning Mac but after a month, it is now helpful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New to MAC's, March 27, 2008

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I have a fairly high level of I.T. proficiency in mainframe, midrange and P.C. systems. I was not interested in acquiring a detailed bible on operating systems I am not already familiar with. I found the MC OS X Leopard and Switching to a MAC for Dummies a quick and easy reference guide to start me on my new platform.

Well done!