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
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The QuickSteps series features a full-color, heavily illustrated, step-by-step format designed for readers who are visual learners. The landscape-oriented layout displays screenshots with callouts that show and explain exactly what readers will see on their computer screens, making it easy to get things done. QuickSteps numbered actions and QuickFacts sidebars break down information into easy-to-accomplish actions.
The How to Do Everything series offers a friendly, results-oriented approach, provides broad coverage, and leads readers from beginning to intermediate skills. Featuring deep dives into a wide range of topics, products, and technologies, the books cover as much ground as possible to deliver a solid learning overview. How To and Did You Know sidebars give deliver step-by-step coverage of specific features.
The Kickstart series helps readers hit the ground running on day one with all the features and functions of the latest devices, software, and technologies quickly and easily. Loaded with crisp, full-color screenshots, these practical, visual guides focus on the best ways to maximize today’s innovative technologies. Tips and Now You Know sidebars offers solutions to potential pitfalls and veteran insight helps readers get even more out of a gadget, tool, or technology.
About the Author
Jason R. Rich is the bestselling author of more than 48 books on a wide range of topics, including How To Do Everything: Digital Photography, Start An eCommerce Business in a Week, and Mac Migration: The Small Business Guide to Switching To The Mac.
