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iMac For Dummies [Paperback]

Mark L. Chambers (Author)
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0470133864 978-0470133866 April 14, 2008 5
Congratulations! When you bought that shiny new anodized aluminum iMac, you made a great choice. Now you want take advantage and control of that baby's awesome speed, high performance, powerful operating system, and fantastic applications, and iMac for Dummies, 5th Edition is here to help you do just that!

This easy-to-use guide covers both the iMac's splendid, cutting-edge hardware and Leopard, the latest version of Apple’s superb Mac OS X operating system. It gives you the basic information that every iMac owner should know and then moves on to explore the software that comes with your iMac. And, everywhere you look, you'll find plenty of power-user tips and tricks that’ll save you time, effort, and money. You'll find out how to:

  • Set up and customize your iMac
  • Import files from your old computer
  • Send and receive mail
  • Store, and organize digital photos, music, and video
  • Back up your system with Time Machine
  • Browse the Internet with Safari
  • Keep in touch with iChat
  • Make your iMac a digital media hub with iLife
  • Connect your iMac to a wireless network
  • Troubleshoot problems
  • Keep your iMac safe and secure

Your iMac is an elegant and sophisticated machine — and as fast, powerful, and easy-to-use as a computer can be. With the help you get from iMac For Dummies, 5th Edition you'll be an iMac power user in no time!

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From the Back Cover

Meet your iMac and fall in love with Mac OS X Leopard

Have more fun and get more done with your iMac!

Here's the perfect partner for your shiny new iMac, with just what you needto set it up, import files from your old computer, and even make the switch from Windows. Soon you'll have Leopard eating out of your hand and be browsing with Safari, staying in touch with friends and family using .Mac, and enjoying the iLife®, worry-free!

Discover how to:

  • Set up and customize your iMac

  • Send and receive e-mail

  • Store and organize digital photos, music, and videos

  • Set up a wireless network

  • Back up your system with Time Machine

  • Troubleshoot problems and protect your iMac

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers is an author, a tech editor, and an unabashed Mac fan. He is the author of more than 30 computer books including MacBook For Dummies.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 408 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 5 edition (April 14, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470133864
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470133866
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #782,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More 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 Mac OS X Leopard All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies and AppleTV For Dummies.

 

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Mac OS-X, May 6, 2007
Outdated and obsolete. Of little use for my new iMac running on OS-X. Amazon was gracious enough to take the book back and refund my money.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Pick!!!!!, October 23, 2006
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I recently bought an IMAC and knew nothing about it. This book is a excellent book if you are new to Mac. This books literally breaks down everything, it even give you shortcuts to different functions. I recommend this book if you know absolutly nothing about a mac. Glad I purchased this book! Actually I made a lot of For Dummies books purchases and found them to be very helpful. I would recommend any for dummies book if you want to become more knowledgeable about anything.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars iMac for Dummies, 4th Edition, February 19, 2007
Good tool. Not as funny as earlier dummies books on Mac's. It was slighty outdated, as my new IMac had newer items included, that were not in book. Still would recommend.
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web gallery, music library, base station, photo booth, previous song, next song, new track, printer sharing, media pane, disk permissions, animation cycle, home folder, move your mouse pointer, antivirus application, installation disc, admin account
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