Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten
Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten
Reihe: Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)
ISBN: 978-1-394-45297-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc
The visual learner's guide to getting up and running with your Apple laptop
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Neo covers all the vital information you need to start working on your MacBook Neo. With this highly-illustrated and easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn to navigate the macOS interface like a pro; customize your desktop with the widgets you need; and get your Neo working with iCloud, your iPhone, and your iPad. This book's graphical, step-by-step instructions walk you through everything from installation to organizing your life and enjoying multimedia, helping you to get the most out of the investment you've made in your MacBook.
This fully updated edition helps you become a MacBook Neo power user and exploit the features in macOS, Apple's state-of-the-art operating system, and the apps that come with it. If you prefer to learn visually, this is the book you need.
- Get up to speed with the latest macOS version and its new features
- Perform everyday tasks quickly and easily
- Customize settings to make macOS and its apps work the way you prefer
- Communicate via audio and video with FaceTime, via instant messaging with Messages, and via email with Mail
- Organize your life with Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Notes, and Maps
- Make the most of your iCloud account
Instead of confusing tech-speak and vague instructions, this guide is packed with screenshots, easy-to-follow instructions, and a practical sensibility. Grab Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Neo and explore all that your Neo can do.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your MacBook Neo
Understanding the MacBook Neo 4
Set Up Your MacBook Neo 6
Start Your MacBook Neo and Log In 8
Explore the macOS Desktop 10
Connect to a Wireless Network 14
Give Commands 16
Open, Close, and Manage Windows 18
Using Control Center 20
Using Notifications 22
Add Widgets to Your Desktop 24
Put Your MacBook Neo to Sleep and Wake It Up 26
Log Out, Shut Down, and Resume 27
Chapter 2 Configuring Your MacBook Neo
Change the Wallpaper 30
Set Up a Screen Saver 32
Configure Battery and Sleep Settings 34
Customize the Dock 36
Configure the Menu Bar 38
Configure Control Center 40
Add or Remove Desktop Spaces 42
Make the Screen Easier to See 44
Configure the Keyboard 46
Configure the Trackpad or Other Pointing Device 48
Configure iCloud Settings 50
Add a Second Display or Use Your iPad as a Display 52
Connect Speakers, Printers, and External Drives 54
Keep macOS and Your Apps Up to Date 56
Configure Your MacBook Neo for Multiple Users 58
Chapter 3 Running Apps
Open an App and Quit It 62
Install and Remove Apps 64
Run an App Full Screen 66
Move, Resize, Fill, and Arrange Windows 68
Switch Quickly Among Apps 70
Switch Apps Using Mission Control 72
Switch Apps Using Stage Manager 74
Set Up and Use Dictation 76
Configure and Invoke Siri 78
Perform Tasks with Siri 80
Identify Problem Apps 82
Force a Crashed App to Quit 83
Back Up and Recover Files 84
Chapter 4 Managing Your Files and Folders
Explore Your MacBook Neo's File System 88
Using the Finder's Views 90
Work with Finder Tabs 92
Organize Your Desktop Files with Stacks 94
Search for a File or Folder 96
Create a New Folder 98
Rename a File or Folder 99
Copy or Move a File 100
Using the Trash 102
Transfer Files Using AirDrop 104
Chapter 5 Surfing the Web
Open Safari and Customize Your Start Page 108
Open a Web Page 110
Follow a Link to a Web Page 111
Open Several Web Pages at Once 112
Navigate Among Web Pages 114
Return to a Recently Visited Page 116
Set Your Home Page and Search Engine 118
Create Bookmarks for Web Pages 120
Using Reader View and Reading List 122
Organize Safari Tabs into Tab Groups 124
Chapter 6 E-Mailing, Chatting, and Calling
Set Up Your E-Mail Accounts 128
Send an E-Mail Message 130
Receive and Read Your Messages 132
Reply to or Forward a Message 134
Send and Receive Files via E-Mail 136
Reduce the Amount of Spam You Receive 138
Configure the Messages App 140
Chat with a Contact 142
Send and Receive Files with Messages 144
Sign In to FaceTime and Choose Settings 146
Make and Receive FaceTime Calls 148
Phone and Text from Your MacBook Neo 150
Chapter 7 Organizing Your Life
Manage Your Apple Account and iCloud Account 154
Create a New Calendar 156
Create an Event 158
Share a Calendar or Subscribe to a Calendar 160
Add Someone to Your Contacts 162
Organize Contacts into Lists 164
Create Notes 166
Track Your Commitments with Reminders 168
Make the Most of the Maps App 170
Implement Essential Privacy and Security Measures 172
Chapter 8 Enjoying Music, Video, Books, and Photos
Add Music to the Music App 176
Play Songs 178
Create Playlists and Smart Playlists 180
Enjoy Radio, Podcasts, and Videos 182
Read Books 184
Import Photos 186Browse Your Photos 188
Select Photos from Bursts 190
Crop, Rotate, or Straighten a Photo 192
Improve a Photo's Colors 194
Create Photo Albums and Slide Shows 196
Index 198
