Tutorial: Using Mac OS X v10.3 Panther

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Using Mac OS X v10.3 Panther

Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.3 Panther About the Author Acknowledgments We Want to Hear from You! Introduction Welcome to Mac OS X Introduction to Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.3 Panther Part I: Mac OS X: Exploring the Core Chapter 1. Mac OS X: Foundations Mac OS X: The Future Is Now Mac OS X Benefits Mac OS X Architecture and Terminology Mac OS X Costs: Hardware Requirements Chapter 2. Getting Started with Mac OS X Welcome to Mac Os X Starting Up Mac Os X Creating User Accounts Logging In, Logging Out, Restarting, and Shutting Down Mac Os X Configuring the Login Process Testing and Configuring User Accounts Troubleshooting Chapter 3. Viewing and Navigating Mac OS X Finder Windows The Mac OS X Finder Working with Finder Windows Navigating Finder Windows Customizing Finder Windows Working with the Finder Window's Action Pop-Up Menu Working with Labels Mac OS X to the Max: Finder Window Keyboard Shortcuts Chapter 4. Working on the Mac OS X Desktop The Mac OS X Desktop Working with Mac OS X Menus Working with the System Preferences Application Managing Open Windows with Expos? Understanding Mac OS X Directories Working with Files and Folders Getting Information on Items Finding Files and Folders on Your Mac Customizing the Mac OS X Desktop Mac OS X to the Max: Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts Chapter 5. Using and Customizing the Dock Understanding the Dock Using Items on the Dock Organizing the Dock Customizing the Appearance and Behavior of the Dock Working with Docklings Mac OS X to the Max: Using Dock Keyboard Shortcuts Chapter 6. Installing and Using Mac OS X Applications Understanding Applications You Can Run Under Mac OS X Installing Mac OS X Applications Launching Mac OS X Applications Understanding and Using Standard Mac OS X Application Menus Opening Documents in Mac OS X Saving Documents in Mac OS X Troubleshooting Chapter 7. Working with Mac OS 9, the Classic Environment, and Classic Applications Understanding Mac OS 9.2, the Classic Environment, and Classic Applications Installing, Configuring, and Running the Classic Environment Installing and Using Classic Applications Running Mac OS 9.2 Troubleshooting Chapter 8. Configuring, Customizing, and Exploring Mac OS X Setting Your Preferences Using the Color Picker to Choose Colors Controlling Open Applications Using Disks and Discs Working with Your iDisk Controlling System Startup Installing and Using Mac OS X Fonts Logging In As Root Mac OS X to the Max: Exploring Mac OS X Chapter 9. Unix: Working with the Command Line A Command Line with the Mac OS? Learning Unix by Example Working with Basic Unix Applications Mac OS X to the Max: Unix Resources Part II: Mac OS X: Connecting to the World Chapter 10. Connecting Your Mac to the Internet Connecting to the Internet Choosing Your Internet Connection Technology Obtaining and Configuring an Account Configuring Your Mac for Internet Access Troubleshooting Chapter 11. Using an AirPort Network to Connect to the Internet AirPort Wireless Networking Setting Up an AirPort Base Station Connecting to the AirPort Network with Mac OS X Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: Making the Most of AirPort Chapter 12. Using Email Introducing the Address Book and Mail Setting Up and Using an Address Book Configuring Mail Sending, Receiving, and Replying to Email Customizing Your Email Sending and Receiving Files with Email Searching Email Troubleshooting Max OS X to the Max: Email Away Chapter 13. Surfing the Web Browsing the Web with Safari Using Sherlock to Search the Web Downloading and Preparing Files Working with Plug-Ins and Helper Applications Mac OS X to the Max: Going Further on the Web Chapter 14. Putting Yourself on the Web Developing Your Presence on the Web Using a .Mac iDisk and HomePage to Create and Serve Your Web Pages Using Mac OS X to Serve Web Pages Troubleshooting Part III: Mac OS X: Living the Digital Life Chapter 15. Creating and Editing Digital Images Capturing Images for the Digital Lifestyle Capturing Images Using a Digital Camera Downloading Images to Your Mac Sharing Imaging Devices on a Network or Via the Web Capturing Screen Images Using iPhoto to Master Digital Images Working with Preview Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: Going All Out with iPhoto Keyboard Shortcuts Chapter 16. Listening to and Working with Music Understanding Music on the Mac Exploring iTunes Listening to Audio CDs with iTunes Adding Music from Audio CDs and the Internet to Your iTunes Music Library Adding Music from the Apple Music Store to Your iTunes Music Library Organizing Your Music with the iTunes Library, Standard Playlists, and Smart Playlists Customizing Music Playback Making Your Music Mobile Sharing iTunes Music on a Network Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: More Music Chapter 17. Making Digital Movie Magic with iMovie Working with Digital Video Choosing and Using a DV Camcorder Working with iMovie Building a Basic Video Track Adding Transitions Adding Titles Adding Special Effects Using Sound in Your Movies Distributing Your Movie Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: iMovie Editing Shortcuts Chapter 18. Watching and Creating DVD Movies Taking Advantage of DVD on the Mac Watching DVD Movies on the Mac Creating Your Own DVDs Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: And DVD for All Chapter 19. Viewing, Editing, and Creating QuickTime Movies Understanding QuickTime and QuickTime Pro Upgrading and Configuring QuickTime Viewing QuickTime Movies Creating and Editing a Movie with QuickTime Pro Creating a QuickTime Slideshow Customizing Your QuickTime Movies Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: Taking QuickTime Further Chapter 20. Using the Other i Applications Working with iCal, iSync, and iChat Managing Your Calendar with iCal Synchronizing with iSync Communicating with iChat AV Part IV: Mac OS X: Expanding Your System Chapter 21. Understanding Input and Output Technology Understanding Interface Technology Working with External Interfaces Using Internal Interfaces Chapter 22. Working with Input Devices Choosing an Input Device Finding, Installing, and Configuring a Keyboard Finding, Installing, and Configuring a Mouse Installing and Using an Ink Device Finding, Installing, and Using Bluetooth Devices Mac OS X to the Max: Inputting More Better and Faster Chapter 23. Finding, Installing, and Using Output Devices Working with Output Devices Finding, Installing, and Using a Monitor Finding, Installing, and Using Speakers Finding, Installing, and Using Printers Working with Mac OS X's Built-in Fax Capability Working with PDFs Synchronizing Color Among Devices Troubleshooting Chapter 24. Understanding and Using Data Storage Devices Understanding Data Storage Options Choosing, Installing, and Using a Hard Drive Finding, Installing, and Using a CD Writer Burning DVDs with Apple's SuperDrive Burning CDs/DVDs with Disk Utility Using a Tape Drive Working with Other Removable Media Drives Troubleshooting Chapter 25. Installing and Configuring Connecting Devices Using Hubs to Connect Your Mac to Networks or Peripheral Devices Finding and Installing an Ethernet Hub Finding, Installing, and Using a USB Hub Finding, Installing, and Using a FireWire Hub Choosing a Modem Part V: Mac OS X: Living in a Networked World Chapter 26. Building and Using a Network Local Area Networking with Mac OS X Designing a Network Building a Network Configuring the Services on a Network Monitoring and Administering a Network Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: Networking Mac OS X with Windows Computers Chapter 27. Sharing an Internet Connection Enabling Multiple Macs to Use a Single Internet Account Using AirPort to Share an Internet Account Using a Mac Running OS X to Share an Internet Account Using Multiple IP Addresses to Share an Internet Account Using a Hardware DHCP Server to Share an Internet Account Troubleshooting Mac OS X to the Max: Troubleshooting a Network Connection Part VI: Mac OS X: Protecting, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Mac Chapter 28. Maintaining and Protecting Your Mac Keeping Your Mac Safe and in Good Working Condition Maintaining Your Mac Backing Up Your System Securing Your Mac Defending Your Mac from Net Attacks Mac OS X to the Max: Going Further with Disk Utility Chapter 29. Solving Mac Problems Handling Mac Problems Understanding the Causes of Problems Preventing Problems Assessing Your Mac Solving Problems Mac OS X to the Max: Getting Help for Your Problem Part VII: Mac OS X: Appendixes Appendix A. Installing and Maintaining Mac OS X Moving to and Maintaining Mac OS X Moving to Version 10.3 from Previous Versions of Mac OS X Moving to Version 10.3 from Mac OS 9.x.x or Earlier Updating Your Mac OS X Installation Troubleshooting Appendix B. Computing on the Move with PowerBooks and iBooks