MacBook for dummies - Mark L. Chambers

Enjoy music, movies, and photos, cruise the Web, and even do some work from anywhere!

Ready to rock the MacBook way? This handy guide shows you how to use your MacBook for work and play, turning you from novice to pro in no time. Learn the basics about setting up and maintaining your MacBook, work with Mac OS X, discover MobileMe, enjoy the iLife and iWork suites, and keep your MacBook happy!

• Get started ?
  set up your MacBook, customize your preferences, organize files and folders, and hook up a printer




• Get to the heart of Mac OS X
  navigate around the desktop, get to know the Dock, find things with Spotlight, and back up your system with Time Machine




• Online action
  get your Internet connection and email set up, browse the Web, and sync up with MobileMe




• Explore the iLife
  where photos, movies, music, and your very own Web site all hang out




• When youve gotta work
  do it the MacBook way with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, the iWork productivity applications




• Need to share?
  personalize your MacBook for multiple users, set up a network, and use an AirPort base station




• Gotta hand it to you
  master the magic of the multitouch trackpad




• Maintain your MacBook
  find out how to keep your laptop updated and running smoothly

Open the book and find:

• How to personalize your MacBook and work with the Finder




• Steps for migrating files from another Mac or PC




• Tips for conserving battery power




• Ten road warrior rules to follow




• Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for your MacBook




• Steps for creating or joining a network




• How to hook up printers, scanners, and other tools




• Explanations for managing your digital music, photos, and movies

Learn to:

• Use your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air




• Get online, set up an email account, and surf the Web with Safari




• Use iLife to get the most out of your photos, movies, and music




• Connect to wireless devices and share access