My MacBook (Lion Edition)

John Ray is a life-long fan of Apple’s products; he has been an avid Mac user since its inception in 1984. He relies on Mac OS X both at work and at home because it is a robust, flexible platform for programming, networking, and design. Over the past 14 years, John has written books on Mac OS X, iPhone development, Adobe Creative Suite, Linux, networking, and computer security. He currently manages the application development team in the Office of Sponsored Programs at The Ohio State University.

Prologue     1

Chapter 1 Managing Your MacBook Desktop     13

Introduction     13

Organizing in the Dock   14

Customizing Finder Windows   18

Arranging and Grouping Files   20

Previewing Document Contents with Quick Look   22

Using Instant-Access Utilities in the Dashboard   24

Finding Information with Spotlight     28

Chapter 2 Making the Most of Your MacBook’s Screen Space   33

Introduction   33

Swimming in a Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control   34

Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad   42

Chapter 3 Connecting Your MacBook to a Network   49

Introduction     49

Connecting to a Wired Network   50

Connecting to a Wireless Network   51

Manually Configuring Network Settings   56

Making Mobile Connections with the iPhone and Cellular Data Cards     62

Creating Virtual Private Network Connections   69

Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations   73

Seeking Automated Network Assistance   75

Chapter 4 Communicating Online with Your MacBook   79

Introduction   79

Getting Started with Accounts   80

Using Mail     82

Instant Messaging with iChat   107

Video Calls with FaceTime   121

Web Browsing in Safari   127

Chapter 5 Managing Contacts and Appointments     141

Introduction    141

Managing Contacts in Address Book   142

Working with Schedules in iCal   153

Chapter 6 Sharing Devices, Files, and Services on a Network   171

Introduction   171

File Sharing on Your MacBook     172

Sharing Printers   182

Sharing a Scanner   185

Sharing an Optical Drive   187

Sharing Your MacBook Screen   189

Sharing Your Internet Connection   195

Chapter 7 Accessing Entertainment on the Go   199

Introduction   199

Using DVD Player    200

Viewing Browser Video or Downloaded Video Files   203

Creating a Media Library in iTunes   207

Chapter 8 Installing and Managing Software on Your MacBook   227

Introduction   227

Mac App Store     228

Installing Non-App Store Applications   235

Upgrading Your Operating System   239

Chapter 9 Making the Most of Your MacBook Hardware   245

Introduction    245

Balancing Battery Life and Performance   246

Updating Keyboard Settings   249

Changing Trackpad Options   253

Adjusting the LCD Display   254

Setting Sound Input and Output   260

Recording Audio,Video, and Screen Actions   264

Chapter 10 Connecting Devices to Your MacBook   273

Introduction    273

Connecting USB Input Devices   274

Using Bluetooth Devices    276

Using External Displays and Projectors     282

Connecting and Using a Printer   285

Connecting and Using a Scanner   289

Chapter 11 Securing and Protecting Your MacBook Data   295

Introduction     295

Working with Users and Groups   296

Tracking Passwords with Keychain Access   304

Encrypting Your Lion Disk   308

Achieving Network Security with the Built-in Firewall   310

Backing Up Important Information   313

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Your MacBook System   325

Introduction    325

Dealing with Troublesome Software   326

Restarting and Correcting a Frozen Machine   330

Fixing Disk Problems with Disk Utility   336

Gathering Information About Your MacBook   339

Remember Your Backups!    344

Chapter 13 Upgrading Your MacBook   347

Introduction     347

Upgrading Your Built-In Hardware   348

Adding External Storage   351

Index   356