iMac For DummiesThe 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.
With iMac For Dummies, 6th Edition, you'll be able to proclaim, "iKnow" in no time! |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Necessary Evils Troubleshooting | 4 |
Okay This Machine Looks Really Really Weird | 9 |
Life Give My iMac Life | 25 |
Introducing the Apple of Your iMac | 35 |
Shaking Hands with Mac OS X | 45 |
A Plethora of Powerful Fun | 67 |
A Nerds Guide to System Preferences | 83 |
Giving Your DVD the Personal Touch | 221 |
Recording Your Hits with GarageBand | 231 |
Creating a Web Site with iWeb | 253 |
Getting Productive with iWork and Other Tools | 265 |
Desktop Publishing with Pages | 267 |
Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers | 279 |
Building Presentations with Keynote | 293 |
Creating a Multiuser iMac | 305 |
Searching amidst iMac Chaos | 99 |
Connecting and Communicating | 107 |
Moving to MobileMe | 125 |
Hooking Up with Handy Helpers | 131 |
The Multimedia Joy of iTunes | 143 |
The Masterpiece That Is iPhoto | 167 |
Making Film History with iMovie | 191 |
iDVD Your DVD Movie Factory | 209 |
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