Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro

Part II Discovering MacBook Pro
Chapter 1 Exploring MacBook Pro
Tour MacBook Pro 4
Start Up and Log In 8
Explore the OS X Desktop 10
Point and Click, Double-Click, or Secondary Click 14
Understanding Drives, Volumes, Optical Discs, Folders, and Files 16
Configure the Keyboard 18
Configure the Trackpad 20
Sleep, Log Out, Restart, or Shut Down 22
Chapter 2 Looking Through the OS X Finder Windows
Understanding Finder, Application, and Document Windows 24
View Finder Windows in Icon View 26
View Finder Windows in List View 28
View Finder Windows in Column View 30
View Finder Windows in Cover Flow View 32
Configure the Sidebar 33
Work with Finder Tabs 34
Using the Action Pop-up Menu and Quick Look 36
Configure the Finder Window Toolbar 37
Chapter 3 Managing the MacBook Pro Desktop Workspace
Understanding Desktop Management Tools 38
Using and Configuring the Dock 40
Manage the Desktop with Mission Control 42
Configure and Use Mission Control and Desktops 44
Manage Open Windows with Mission Control 48
Using and Configuring the Dashboard 50
Work with Notifications 52
Chapter 4 Working on the Mac Desktop
Move to Locations on the Desktop 56
Rename Files and Folders 58
Compress Files and Folders 59
Find Files, Folders, and Other Information 60
Create Smart Folders 64
Get Information About Files and Folders 66
Organize Your Files and Folders with Tags 68
Chapter 5 Working with Mac Applications
Understanding Applications and Documents 70
Install Applications from the App Store 72
Install Applications from Distribution Files 74
Launch Applications with the Launchpad 76
Launch Applications from the Desktop 78
Control Applications 80
Save Documents 82
Work with Versions of Documents 84
Expand an Application to Full Screen Mode 86
Work with Multiple Application Windows 87
Chapter 6 Personalizing Your MacBook Pro
Set Finder Preferences 88
Explore the System Preferences Application 90
Change General Preferences 92
Set a Desktop Picture 94
Choose a Screen Saver 96
Set and Configure the Clock 98
Save Energy 100
Configure the Display 102
Control Sound 104
Create and Configure User Accounts 106
Protect Users with Parental Controls 110
Set Login Options 112
Set Up Internet Accounts 114
Part II Getting Connected
Chapter 7 Connecting to a Network and the Internet
Understanding Networking Concepts 118
Obtain an Internet Account 122
Set Up a Local Network 124
Protect Your MacBook Pro from Internet Attacks 128
Connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi 130
Connect to the Internet with Ethernet 132
Using AirDrop to Share Files 134
Share Files on a Local Network 136
Share Screens on a Local Network 140
Troubleshoot an Internet Connection 142
Chapter 8 Connecting MacBook Pro to Other Devices
Expand Storage Space with an External Hard Drive 144
Connect and Use an External Display 148
Using an Apple TV to Display on an HDTV 150
Connect and Use Bluetooth Devices 152
Connect and Use External Speakers 154
Connect to and Use a USB Hub 156
Connect to and Use Ethernet Devices 157
Chapter 9 Traveling with MacBook Pro
Connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi 158
Connect to the Internet via AirPort Express 160
Connect to the Internet with a Wireless Modem 162
Manage Your MacBook Pro's Power 164
Protect Your Data with FileVault 166
Tighten Security and Set Up the Firewall 168
Find Directions with Maps 170
Explore with Maps 172
Part III Enjoying the Internet
Chapter 10 Using iCloud Online Services
Explore iCloud 176
Set Up an iCloud Account on Your MacBook Pro 178
Access iCloud via a Web Browser 180
Sync Information Across Your Devices with iCloud 182
Using iCloud Photo Stream 184
Using iCloud to Store Documents Online 186
Secure Your Passwords with iCloud Keychain 188
Chapter 11 Surfing the Web
Explore Safari 190
Navigate to Websites 192
Search the Web 196
Download Files 198
Browse the Web with Tabs 200
Set and Organize Bookmarks 202
Using and Setting Top Sites 206
Using AutoFill to Quickly Complete Web Forms 208
Save or Share Web Pages 210
Using the Reading List 212
Set Safari Preferences 214
Chapter 12 E-Mailing with Mail
Explore Mail 216
Set Up E-Mail Accounts 218
Read and Reply to E-Mail 220
Send E-Mail 222
Work with Files Attached to E-Mail 224
Attach Files to E-Mail 225
Organize E-Mail 226
Search E-Mail 228
Reduce Spam 230
Create and Use E-Mail Signatures 232
Create E-Mail Rules 234
Set Mail Preferences 236
Chapter 13 Communicating in Real Time
Chat with FaceTime 238
Explore Messages 240
Configure Messages Accounts 242
Chat with Text 244
Chat with Audio 246
Chat with Video 248
Add Effects and Backgrounds to Video Chats 250
Share Documents via Messages 251
Share Desktops with Others 252
Communicate with Twitter 254
Part IV Taking MacBook Pro Further
Chapter 14 Printing on Paper or Electronically
Understanding Printers 258
Install and Configure a USB Printer 260
Install and Configure a Network Printer 262
Print to Paper 264
Print to PDF 266
Chapter 15 Managing Contacts
Explore the Contacts Window 268
Add a Contact Manually 270
Work with vCards 272
Find Contact Information 274
Create a Group of Contacts 276
Using Contact Cards and Groups 278
Change or Delete Contact Cards or Groups 280
Print Envelopes and Contact Lists 282
Chapter 16 Managing Calendars
Explore Calendar 284
Create a Calendar 285
Add an Event to a Calendar 286
Schedule and Manage Events with Other People 288
Share Calendars with Other People 290
Working with Shared Calendars 292
Configure Calendar Preferences 294
Print Calendars 296
Explore Reminders 298
Create a Reminder 299
Chapter 17 Maintaining a MacBook Pro and Solving Problems
Keep App Store Software Current 300
Maintain and Update Applications Not from the App Store 302
Profile Your MacBook Pro 303
Monitor Your MacBook Pro Activity 304
Maintain or Repair the Drive on Your MacBook Pro 306
Back Up with Time Machine and an External Hard Drive 308
Back Up Wirelessly with a Time Capsule 312
Restore Files with Time Machine 314
Troubleshoot and Solve MacBook Pro Problems 316
Chapter 18 Enjoying Music and Video with iTunes
Explore iTunes 320
Explore the iTunes Store 322
Obtain an iTunes Store Account 323
Understanding the iTunes Library 324
Browse or Search for iTunes Content 326
Play Music in Albums View 328
Play Music with the MiniPlayer 329
Listen to Audio Content 330
Watch Movies and TV Shows 331
Add Audio CD Content to the iTunes Library 332
Buy Music and More from the iTunes Store 334
Subscribe and Listen to Podcasts 340
Copy iTunes Content from Other Computers 342
Create a Genius Playlist 344
Create a Standard Playlist 346
Create a Smart Playlist 348
Chapter 19 Using iPhones, iPods, and iPads with Your MacBook Pro
Understanding How iOS Devices Work with Macs 350
Using iTunes to Sync Music with Your iOS Device 352
Using iTunes to Manage Apps on Your iOS Device 354
Using Photo Stream to Sync Photos with iOS 356
Using iCloud to Sync Documents on iOS Devices 357
Index 358