Product Description

Got a new MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro? Want the scoop on Mac laptop basics, using Mac OS X Leopard, networking a laptop, or connecting your laptop to wireless devices? There’s no better place to find what you need than MacBook For Dummies, 2^nd Edition!

With your Mac laptop, you can take your movies, music, documents, e–mail, and Internet wherever the action is. MacBook For Dummies, 2^nd Edition provides the lowdown on maintaining and upgrading your MacBook, customizing the Dock and desktop, traveling with a laptop, turning iPhoto into your portable darkroom, and much more. Learn to:

• Locate the battery compartment, iSight camera, ports, and “on” button
• Move your existing files from an older computer
• Use all the cool new features of Mac OS X Leopard
• Work with iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, and GarageBand, all packaged with your MacBook
• Identify the signs of a well–functioning laptop and check for trouble
• Set up your Mac for multiple users
• Explore the cool options available with a .Mac account and iDisk storage that lets you retrieve your files anywhere
• Manage your digital music, photos, and movies
• Use Bluetooth and get all your wireless devices communicating with each other

And if you’ve been considering switching from a PC to a Mac, MacBook For Dummies, 2^nd Edition guides you through the process and even shows you how to run Windows on your Mac laptop. If there’s a MacBook in your future — or present — this is the book for you!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23156 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

From the Back Cover

Have more fun and get more done with your MacBook — here′s how to claim your freedom!

Chained to a desktop computer? Not you! You want to take your movies, music, documents, and Internet wherever the action is. This handy guide gets you up and running, and even walks you through Mac OS® X Leopard®, common upgrades, and troubleshooting.

• Fall in love with Leopard — get familiar with the latest Mac operating system and learn to use all its features

• Explore the iLife — learn to use iTunes®, iMovie®, iPhoto®, iDVD®, and GarageBand®, all packaged with your MacBook

• Make the switch from a PC to a Mac — learn how to move your existing files and how you can still run Windows on your MacBook

• Back up your MacBook — discover how to use Time Machine and iDisk storage to keep your files safe

• Be cool with Bluetooth — get your wireless devices communicating with your MacBook

• Maintain your Mac — find out how to keep your laptop updated and running smoothly

Open the book and find:

• Full coverage of all three MacBook models

• How to migrate files from another Mac or PC

• Tips for conserving battery power

• Advice on customizing your preferences for productivity

• Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for your MacBook

• Steps for networking your Macs

• Secrets for customizing Leopard

• Explanations for managing your digital music, photos, and movies

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers is an author, tech editor, and unabashed Mac fan. He is the author of more than 30 computer books including Mac OS X Leopard All–in–One Desk Reference For Dummies and AppleTV For Dummies.

Customer Reviews

Helpful reference
Whether you are a novice or an experienced old Mac user you will find this book has much to each you. However, like its subject, it has parts you may never use and sometimes, what you want to know is not there. But if you want one reference work for the joy that is MacBook, this is it.

I love this book!
I bought this book before deciding which model to purchase, it was very helpful and made my final decision an easy one.

I am not at all computer literate but am using my new laptop with confidence within days of purchasing it, I am even showing my daughter shortcuts which she didn't know about and she has owned her laptop for a year! In addition I have bought a TV receiver which I would never have known existed had I not bought the book! Brilliant.

Keeps Mother in Law off the phone
MIL was calling daily with snags about her new Apple - since giving her this book life has become much easier!