About the Book
The Panther release of
Mac OS X continues the development of the Macintosh operating system. Mac
OS X has become the dominant OS on the Macintosh platform and is currently
the default OS on all new Macintosh computers. Mac OS X is a complex and
powerful operating system for which no documentation is provided by Apple
outside of the Apple Help system, which contains very limited information.
Special Edition Using Mac OS X Panther
provides the in-depth, wide ranging coverage that enables Mac users to
get the most out of the operating system and included tools.
This book explains how to get the most
out of the core OS, including the Finder, desktop, and system customization.
The book also shows readers how to use OS X's Internet applications for
email, Web surfing, and .mac for publishing content on the Net.
One of the book's major strengths is
the extensive coverage of iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD, and iMovie. QuickTime and
QuickTime Pro are also covered. The book helps readers understand and configure
the technologies to expand their systems.
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Table ofContents
Introduction
I. MAC OS X: EXPLORING THE CORE.
1. Mac OS X: Foundations.
Mac OS X: The Future Is Now.
Mac OS X Benefits.
Mac OS X Architecture and Terminology.
Mac OS X Costs: Hardware Requirements.
2. Getting Started with Mac OS X.
Welcome to Mac OS X.
Starting Up Mac OS X.
Creating User Accounts.
Logging In, Logging Out, Restarting,
and Shutting Down Mac OS X.
Configuring the Login Process.
Testing and Configuring User Accounts.
Troubleshooting.
3. Viewing and Navigating Mac OS
X Finder Windows.
The Mac OS X Finder.
Working with Finder Windows.
Navigating Finder Windows.
Customizing Finder Windows.
Working with the Finder Window's Action
Pop-Up Menu.
Working with Labels.
Mac OS X to the Max: Finder Window
Keyboard Shortcuts.
4. Working on the Mac OS X Desktop.
The Mac OS X Desktop.
Working with Mac OS X Menus.
Working with the System Preferences
Application.
Managing Open Windows with Exposé.
Understanding Mac OS X Directories.
Working with Files and Folders.
Getting Information on Items.
Finding Files and Folders on Your
Mac.
Customizing the Mac OS X Desktop.
Mac OS X to the Max: Desktop Keyboard
Shortcuts.
5. Using and Customizing the Dock.
Understanding the Dock.
Using Items on the Dock.
Organizing the Dock.
Customizing the Appearance and Behavior
of the Dock.
Working with Docklings.
Mac OS X to the Max: Using Dock Keyboard
Shortcuts.
6. Installing and Using Mac OS X
Applications.
Understanding Applications You Can
Run Under Mac OS X.
Installing Mac OS X Applications.
Launching Mac OS X Applications.
Understanding and Using Standard Mac
OS X Application Menus.
Opening Documents in Mac OS X.
Saving Documents in Mac OS X.
Troubleshooting.
7. Working with Mac OS 9, the Classic
Environment, and Classic Applications.
Understanding Mac OS 9.2, the Classic
Environment, and Classic Applications.
Installing, Configuring, and Running
the Classic Environment.
Installing and Using Classic Applications.
Running Mac OS 9.2.
Troubleshooting.
8. Configuring, Customizing, and
Exploring Mac OS X.
Setting Your Preferences.
Using the Color Picker to Choose Colors.
Controlling Open Applications.
Using Disks and Discs.
Working with Your iDisk.
Controlling System Startup.
Installing and Using Mac OS X Fonts.
Logging In As Root.
Mac OS X to the Max: Exploring Mac
OS X.
9. Unix: Working with the Command
Line.
A Command Line with the Mac OS?
Learning Unix by Example.
Working with Basic Unix Applications.
Mac OS X to the Max: Unix Resources.
II. MAC OS X: CONNECTING TO THE
WORLD.
10. Connecting Your Mac to the Internet.
Connecting to the Internet.
Choosing Your Internet Connection
Technology.
Obtaining and Configuring an Account.
Configuring Your Mac for Internet
Access.
Troubleshooting.
11. Using an AirPort Network to
Connect to the Internet.
AirPort Wireless Networking.
Setting Up an AirPort Base Station.
Connecting to the AirPort Network
with Mac OS X.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: Making the Most
of AirPort.
12. Using Email.
Introducing the Address Book and Mail.
Setting Up and Using an Address Book.
Configuring Mail.
Sending, Receiving, and Replying to
Email.
Customizing Your Email.
Sending and Receiving Files with Email.
Searching Email.
Troubleshooting.
Max OS X to the Max: Email Away.
13. Surfing the Web.
Browsing the Web with Safari.
Using Sherlock to Search the Web.
Downloading and Preparing Files.
Working with Plug-Ins and Helper Applications.
Mac OS X to the Max: Going Further
on the Web.
14. Putting Yourself on the Web.
Developing Your Presence on the Web.
Using a .Mac iDisk and HomePage to
Create and Serve Your Web Pages.
Using Mac OS X to Serve Web Pages.
Troubleshooting.
III. MAC OS X: LIVING THE DIGITAL
LIFE.
15. Creating and Editing Digital
Images.
Capturing Images for the Digital Lifestyle.
Capturing Images Using a Digital Camera.
Downloading Images to Your Mac.
Sharing Imaging Devices on a Network
or Via the Web.
Capturing Screen Images.
Using iPhoto to Master Digital Images.
Working with Preview.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: Going All Out
with iPhoto Keyboard Shortcuts.
16. Listening to and Working with
Music.
Understanding Music on the Mac.
Exploring iTunes.
Listening to Audio CDs with iTunes.
Adding Music from Audio CDs and the
Internet to Your iTunes Music Library.
Adding Music from the Apple Music
Store to Your iTunes Music Library.
Organizing Your Music with the iTunes
Library, Standard Playlists, and Smart Playlists.
Customizing Music Playback.
Making Your Music Mobile.
Sharing iTunes Music on a Network.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: More Music.
17. Making Digital Movie Magic with
iMovie.
Working with Digital Video.
Choosing and Using a DV Camcorder.
Working with iMovie. Building a Basic
Video Track.
Adding Transitions.
Adding Titles.
Adding Special Effects.
Using Sound in Your Movies.
Distributing Your Movie.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: iMovie Editing
Shortcuts.
18. Watching and Creating DVD Movies.
Taking Advantage of DVD on the Mac.
Watching DVD Movies on the Mac.
Creating Your Own DVDs.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: And DVD for All.
19. Viewing, Editing, and Creating
QuickTime Movies.
Understanding QuickTime and QuickTime
Pro.
Upgrading and Configuring QuickTime.
Viewing QuickTime Movies.
Creating and Editing a Movie with
QuickTime Pro.
Creating a QuickTime Slideshow.
Customizing Your QuickTime Movies.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: Taking QuickTime
Further.
20. Using the Other i Applications.
Working with iCal, iSync, and iChat.
Managing Your Calendar with iCal.
Synchronizing with iSync.
Communicating with iChat AV.
IV. MAC OS X: EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM.
21. Understanding Input and Output
Technology.
Understanding Interface Technology.
Working with External Interfaces.
Using Internal Interfaces.
22. Working with Input Devices.
Choosing an Input Device.
Finding, Installing, and Configuring
a Keyboard.
Finding, Installing, and Configuring
a Mouse.
Installing and Using an Ink Device.
Finding, Installing, and Using Bluetooth
Devices.
Mac OS X to the Max: Inputting More
Better and Faster.
23. Finding, Installing, and Using
Output Devices.
Working with Output Devices.
Finding, Installing, and Using a Monitor.
Finding, Installing, and Using Speakers.
Finding, Installing, and Using Printers.
Working with Mac OS X's Built-in Fax
Capability.
Working with PDFs.
Synchronizing Color Among Devices.
Troubleshooting.
24. Understanding and Using Data
Storage Devices.
Understanding Data Storage Options.
Choosing, Installing, and Using a
Hard Drive.
Finding, Installing, and Using a CD
Writer.
Burning DVDs with Apple's SuperDrive.
Burning CDs/DVDs with Disk Utility.
Using a Tape Drive.
Working with Other Removable Media
Drives.
Troubleshooting.
25. Installing and Configuring Connecting
Devices.
Using Hubs to Connect Your Mac to
Networks or Peripheral Devices.
Finding and Installing an Ethernet
Hub.
Finding, Installing, and Using a USB
Hub.
Finding, Installing, and Using a FireWire
Hub.
Choosing a Modem.
V. MAC OS X: LIVING IN A NETWORKED
WORLD.
26. Building and Using a Network.
Local Area Networking with Mac OS
X.
Designing a Network.
Building a Network.
Configuring the Services on a Network.
Monitoring and Administering a Network.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: Networking Mac
OS X with Windows Computers.
27. Sharing an Internet Connection.
Enabling Multiple Macs to Use a Single
Internet Account.
Using AirPort to Share an Internet
Account.
Using a Mac Running OS X to Share
an Internet Account.
Using Multiple IP Addresses to Share
an Internet Account.
Using a Hardware DHCP Server to Share
an Internet Account.
Troubleshooting.
Mac OS X to the Max: Troubleshooting
a Network Connection.
VI. MAC OS X: PROTECTING, MAINTAINING,
AND REPAIRING YOUR MAC.
28. Maintaining and Protecting Your
Mac.
Keeping Your Mac Safe and in Good
Working Condition.
Maintaining Your Mac.
Backing Up Your System.
Securing Your Mac.
Defending Your Mac from Net Attacks.
Mac OS X to the Max: Going Further
with Disk Utility.
29. Solving Mac Problems.
Handling Mac Problems.
Understanding the Causes of Problems.
Preventing Problems.
Assessing Your Mac.
Solving Problems.
Mac OS X to the Max: Getting Help
for Your Problem.
VII. MAC OS X: APPENDIXES.
Appendix A. Installing and Maintaining
Mac OS X.
Moving to and Maintaining Mac OS X.
Moving to Version 10.3 from Previous
Versions of Mac OS X.
Moving to Version 10.3 from Mac OS
9.x.x or Earlier.
Updating Your Mac OS X Installation.
Troubleshooting.
Appendix B. Computing on the Move
with PowerBooks and iBooks.
Using Mac OS X on a Mobile Computer.
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