Product Description

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!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #40762 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

From the Back Cover
Meet your iMac and fall in love with Mac OS X Leopard

Have more fun and get more done with your iMac!

Here′s the perfect partner for your shiny new iMac, with just what you needto set it up, import files from your old computer, and even make the switch from Windows. Soon you′ll have Leopard eating out of your hand and be browsing with Safari, staying in touch with friends and family using .Mac, and enjoying the iLife®, worry–free!

Discover how to:

• Set up and customize your iMac

• Send and receive e–mail

• Store and organize digital photos, music, and videos

• Set up a wireless network

• Back up your system with Time Machine

• Troubleshoot problems and protect your iMac

About the Author
Mark L. Chambers is an author, a tech editor, and an unabashed Mac fan. He is the author of more than 30 computer books including MacBook For Dummies.

Customer Reviews

For the American market
This is a very basic introduction to mac targeted for an American audience.
I found most of the jokes simple and some annoying , the actual hard information is not very much but is a simple and gentlr introduction to all the bacis programs in your mac.

The bits about the story are boring and there are a lot of partisan opinions.

Itunes and Iphoto are well covered.

3 1/2 stars

Great Mac Starter Book
I brought this book when I first took the leap from a pc to an iMac, it's a great book to help you get through those early weeks when you & your mac are still getting to know each other. But a year later I'm now finding the book a bit basic & doesn't always cover what I want to know.... For those starting out it's a great little buy for the money, but for those who have experience of a mac it won't tell you anything you don't already know.

Imac for Dummies
I found it very easy to follow. Interesting to read. I am glad I purchased it prior to buying an Imac. I would recommend it if you are computer challenged like myself.