Clear instructions to help visual learners get started with their MacBook Pro Covering all the essential information you need to get up to speed with your MacBook Pro, this new edition provides you with the most up-to-date information on performing everyday tasks quickly and easily. From basics such as powering on or shutting down the MacBook Pro to more advanced tasks such as running Windows applications, this visual guide provides the help and support you need to confidently use your MacBook Pro to its full potential. Empowers you to perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Covers new hardware updates, the latest version of OS X, troubleshooting, iCloud, FaceTime, and more Walks you through working on the Mac desktop with Mission Control and Launchpad Explains how to download applications from the Mac App Store Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, Second Edition is an ideal, fully illustrated guide for learning how to make the most of all your MacBook Pro has to offer.
The visual learner’s ultimate guide to the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and macOS Catalina Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ultimate guide to getting up and running quickly with your new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air! Whether you’re new to computers or transitioning from a PC, this graphics-heavy guide will show you everything you need to know to get the most out of your new laptop. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each task, with screenshots that help you follow along with confidence. You’ll learn how to manage files, work with macOS software, organize photos and media, set up email, access the internet, and adjust settings and preferences to make your MacBook work the way you work. You’ll also explore the features that bring computing to a whole new level, including iCloud, FaceTime, the App Store, and so much more! The Mac has long inspired a legion of loyal fans, and you’re about to find out why. From sleek design to intuitive interface, to an OS that just works, Apple has cornered the market on the high-end computing experience. The MacBook makes sublime computing portable, and this book shows you how to take advantage of all that your MacBook has to offer. MacOS Catalina gives you more of everything you love about Mac. Prepare yourself to experience music, TV, and podcasts in newly designed Mac apps. You can now enjoy your favorite iPad apps on Mac, and even extend your workspace and expand your creativity with iPad and Apple Pencil. Packed with new features and updates to the apps Apple users love, you can now take everything you do up the next level. Get acquainted with the latest macOS version Cataline, and its new features Perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Customize preferences and settings to suit your needs Download new apps, video chat, save to the cloud, and much more! No confusing tech-speak, no vague instructions, and no complex tangents into obscure tasks. This friendly guide is packed with screenshots, easy-to-follow instructions, and a practical sensibility; you’re not launching the space shuttle, you just want to open your email. If you’re ready to explore all that your MacBook can do, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ideal companion.
Get up to speed with your new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air faster than you thought possible In Teach Yourself VISUALLY: MacBook Pro & MacBook Air, technology educator extraordinaire and bestselling author Guy Hart-Davis delivers a highly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide to using your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with macOS Monterey. In the book, you’ll get up and running quickly whether you’re brand new to computers or just transitioning from an older Mac or a PC. With the graphics-driven approach used successfully by tens of thousands of readers of the Teach Yourself VISUALLY series, you see exactly what each step of instruction should look like on your own screen and can follow—step-by-step—through the installation process, file management, email, and messaging, and much more. You’ll also: Become expert with the latest macOS version—Monterey—and the newest features that enable you to make the most of your MacBook and the Internet Learn exactly how to handle the most common and useful everyday tasks you need to get stuff done Glean valuable customization tips to make your MacBook work just the way you prefer Teach Yourself VISUALLY: MacBook Pro & MacBook Air skips confusing tech jargon in favor of clear pictures, simple instructions, and stepwise guidance that will give you a flying start to using your new MacBook, regardless of your experience level.
Take your MacBook Air to new heights! Discover how to get more than ever before out of Apple’s incredibly thin and light notebooks with help from this hands-on guide. How to Do Everything: MacBook Air shows you how to harness the power of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system, and use iTunes, iWork, iLife, iCloud, Safari, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Notification Center, Mail, and other powerful apps. Tap into all the computing power built into Apple’s ultra-portable MacBook Air while you’re at home, at work, or on-the-go. Custom configure your MacBook Air and navigate with the Multi-Touch trackpad Get the most out of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system Transfer data from a PC or another Mac Manage your email accounts with the Mail app Sync all of your data and devices via iCloud Connect peripherals—Bluetooth devices, printers, cameras, and more Use your MacBook Air to connect to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Flickr, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and other services Maximize productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office and the iWork apps Download and play movies, TV shows, and games Manage your iTunes Library Get organized with the new Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders apps Communicate efficiently using the Messages app Video chat with FaceTime or Skype Run Microsoft Windows programs on your MacBook Air Update, back up, troubleshoot, and maintain your MacBook Air
This step-by-step guide helps readers through the basics of running software, customizing the desktop, and connecting to the Internet. It includes technical tips on troubleshooting and optimizing the system.
If you’re a visual learner who prefers instructions that show you how to do something, then this book is for you. Its clear, step-by-step screen shots show you how to tackle more than 160 tasks with your MacBook Air. You'll learn to work with the multitouch trackpad; use the Dock, Exposé, and Spaces; get online via AirPort or Wi-Fi; sync your iPhone to your MacBook Air; manage contacts and calendars; connect to other devices; use e-mail and iChat, surf the Web; and much more. Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task.
Clear instructions to help visual learners get started with their MacBook Pro Covering all the essential information you need to get up to speed with your MacBook Pro, this new edition provides you with the most up-to-date information on performing everyday tasks quickly and easily. From basics such as powering on or shutting down the MacBook Pro to more advanced tasks such as running Windows applications, this visual guide provides the help and support you need to confidently use your MacBook Pro to its full potential. Empowers you to perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Covers new hardware updates, the latest version of OS X, troubleshooting, iCloud, FaceTime, and more Walks you through working on the Mac desktop with Mission Control and Launchpad Explains how to download applications from the Mac App Store Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, Second Edition is an ideal, fully illustrated guide for learning how to make the most of all your MacBook Pro has to offer.
The visual learner’s ultimate guide to the MacBook and macOS High Sierra Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ultimate guide to getting up and running quickly with your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air! Whether you’re new to computers or transitioning from a PC, this graphics-heavy guide will show you everything you need to know to get the most out of your new laptop. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each task, with screenshots that help you follow along with confidence. You’ll learn how to manage files, work with macOS software, organize photos and media, set up email, access the internet, and adjust settings and preferences to make your MacBook work the way you work. You’ll also explore the features that bring computing to a whole new level, including iCloud, FaceTime, the App Store, and so much more! The Mac has long inspired a legion of loyal fans, and you’re about to find out why. From sleek design to intuitive interface, to an OS that just works, Apple has cornered the market on the high-end computing experience. The MacBook makes sublime computing portable, and this book shows you how to take advantage of all that your MacBook has to offer. Get acquainted with the latest macOS version and its new features Perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Customize preferences and settings to suit your needs Download new apps, video chat, save to the cloud, and much more! No confusing tech-speak, no vague instructions, and no complex tangents into obscure tasks. This friendly guide is packed with screenshots, easy-to-follow instructions, and a practical sensibility; you’re not launching the space shuttle, you just want to open your email. If you’re ready to explore all that your MacBook can do, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ideal companion.
Get up and running quickly with all the latest updates to the MacBook The MacBook is an incredibly popular laptop choice, boasting light weight and tremendous speed. If you're a visual learner who is eager to get started with all that the MacBook has to offer, then this is the book for you! Packed with full-color photos and screen shots, this vital book walks you step by step through everything from the basics (such as powering on or shutting down the MacBook) to working with the Dashboard and its widgets to running the new Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system. Veteran author Brad Miser escorts you through all the vitals and even offers invaluable advice for troubleshooting common problems. The MacBook is gaining popularity and this book is essential for visual learners who are eager to get started using their MacBook Covers the new Mac OS X Snow Leopard, as well as updates to iLife and MobileMe Lavish photos and screen shots offer you enhanced visual assistance while you learn the ins and outs of the MacBook Veteran author Brad Miser breaks down each topic to make it understandable for visual learners Keep this indispensible visual guide at arm's reach and get up and running with your MacBook the fast and easy way!
Get the most out of the latest MacBook Air with this easy-to-read visual guide Who doesn't love the MacBook Air? It's light as a feather, yet delivers heavyweight functionality. If you want clear, practical, visual instructions on how to use your new MacBook Air, this is the book for you. Using tons of illustrations and step-by-step explanations, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air gets you up and running by clearly showing you how to do everything. From the basics to everything the new OS X operating system brings to the table, this book guides you through. Walks you through all the new features and functions of the new MacBook Air Shows you how to work with the new OS X Mavericks operating system, iCloud, FaceTime, and more Covers basics, such as powering up and shutting down to running Windows applications and downloading apps from the Mac Store Features full-color screen shots to reinforce your visual learning of processes Find all the cool and practical ways to use your MacBook Air with Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air.
