ISBN-13: 9780470133866
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 4/14/2008
Series: For Dummies Series
Edition number: 5
Pages: 408
Congratulations! When you bought that shiny new anodized aluminum iMac, you made a great choice. Now you want take advantage and control of that baby's awesome speed, high performance, powerful operating system, and fantastic applications, and iMac for Dummies, 5th Edition is here to help you do just that!
This easy-to-use guide covers both the iMac's splendid, cutting-edge hardware and Leopard, the latest version of Apple’s superb Mac OS X operating system. It gives you the basic information that every iMac owner should know and then moves on to explore the software that comes with your iMac. And, everywhere you look, you'll find plenty of power-user tips and tricks that’ll save you time, effort, and money. You'll find out how to:
• Set up and customize your iMac
• Import files from your old computer
• Send and receive mail
• Store, and organize digital photos, music, and video
• Back up your system with Time Machine
• Browse the Internet with Safari
• Keep in touch with iChat
• Make your iMac a digital media hub with iLife
• Connect your iMac to a wireless network
• Troubleshoot problems
• Keep your iMac safe and secure
Your iMac is an elegant and sophisticated machine — and as fast, powerful, and easy-to-use as a computer can be. With the help you get from iMac For Dummies, 5th Edition you'll be an iMac power user in no time!
Pages: 432
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 6th Edition edition (26 Mar. 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470607378
ISBN-13: 978-0470607374
The 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, 6 th 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. Boasts new content covering the latest iMac hardware, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, iLife ′09, iWork ′09, and coverage of the latest trends in the market Walks you through storing and organizing digital photos, music, and video Explains backing up your system with Time Machine Delves into creating a multi–user iMac and connecting to a wireless network Reviews troubleshooting tips and tricks Shows you how to automate mundane tasks With iMac For Dummies, 6 th Edition , you′ll be able to proclaim, "iKnow" in no time!
Pages: 456
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 7th Edition edition (6 July 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118202716
ISBN-13: 978-1118202715
The bestselling guide to the ultimate all–in–one computer—now updated and revised throughout! If you′re looking for speed, performance, and power, the iMac is the ultimate all–in–one computer. From its superior performance, powerful operating system, and amazing applications, the iMac is one awesome machine, and the fun, friendly, and approachable style of iMac For Dummies 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, video calling, and more. Covers the latest iMac hardware, Mac OS X Lion, iCloud, and the Mac App Store Shows you how to surf the web with Safari and keep in touch by e–mail and FaceTime video calling Details how to find and download music, videos, TV shows, and more from the iTunes Store Gets you up to speed with the newest versions of iLife and iWork Walks you through storing and organizing digital photos, music, and other multimedia Explains how iCloud keeps everything, from your music to your documents, in sync Delves into creating a multi–user iMac and connecting to a wireless network Reviews troubleshooting tips and tricks Shows you how to automate mundane tasks With iMac For Dummies, 7th Edition , you′ll be able to proclaim, "iKnow" in no time!
Pages: 432
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 8th Edition edition (23 May 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118862376
ISBN-13: 978-1118862377
Do it all with your iMac and this bestselling For Dummies guide!
You′re still a little giddy from finally scoring your new iMac, and you can′t wait to get started. Even if you′re already in love with your iMac, it helps to have a little guidance to really get the most out of this ultimate all–in–one computer. This updated edition of iMac For Dummies is the ideal way to learn the iMac fundamentals from setting up and personalizing your machine to importing files, making FaceTime video calls, surfing the web, using your favorite programs and apps, and everything in between.
Trusted Mac guru Mark L. Chambers guides you through the latest iMac features and explains how to navigate OS X, work with files and folders, back up your important stuff with iCloud, add apps from the Mac App Store, get creative with iLife and iWork applications, and tons more.
Shows you how to find your way around the Mac desktop, customize OS X, and use cool tools like Finder, Finder Tabs, Mission Control, and Spaces
Explains how to set up your e–mail, use Messages, video chat with FaceTime, create iTunes playlists, and integrate your iMac with other iOS devices
Covers crunching data with Numbers, dressing up your documents with Pages, adding punch to your presentations with Keynote, organize your images with iPhoto, make music with GarageBand, unleash your creative spirit with iMovie, and more
Includes tips for connecting to a network, creating user profiles, adding accessories, troubleshooting common issues, and expanding your iMac for your needs
Whatever you can dream up, it′s all possible with iMac and a little help from iMac For Dummies, 8th Edition!
About the Author
Mark L. Chambers has been an author, computer consultant, programmer, and hardware technician for over 25 years. He has written more than 30 computer books, including a number of For Dummies titles. Mark is currently a full–time author and tech editor and an unabashed Mac fan.
