OS X Mountain Lion for dummies - Bob LeVitus

Get to know OS X Mountain Lion and make the most of your Mac

Ready to make the leap up to Mountain Lion? It's the most nimble, feature–packed version of OS X yet. Whether you're upgrading or a brand–new Mac user, Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus has just the prescription to help you get started and reach peak performance with all the amazing features in OS X Mountain Lion.

• The basics
  
  from the mouse and menus to the Desktop and the Dock, learn how to navigate the depths of OS X safely and perform basic tasks


• Tame the Mountain Lion
  
  organize your info with files and folders, and your life with Notification Center, Calendar, Contacts, and Mail


• Surfin' Safari
  
  set up your Internet connection and e–mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and chit–chat with Messages and FaceTime®


• Multimedia madness
  
  enjoy songs, movies, podcasts, photos, and videos, and create, print, and fax documents


• Care and feeding
  
  set up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connections, back up files and update your software, and troubleshoot problems away

Open the book and find:

• How to customize the Dock and Finder


• Tips for setting up your keyboard, mouse, and trackpad


• Advice on backing up with Time Machine®


• How to save time with Spotlight, Mission Control, and Launchpad


• Ways to keep in touch using Messages


• Ideas for managing appointments and projects with Reminders


• Frank talk about Text to Speech, speech recognition, and Dictation


• Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions

Learn to:

• Work with Messages, Reminders, and iCloud


• Go online, set up your e–mail, and surf the web with Safari®


• Enjoy music, movies, DVDs, and digital photos on your Mac

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