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Enjoy music, movies, and photos, cruise the Web, and even do some work - from anywhere!Ready to rock the MacBook way? This handy guide shows you how to use your MacBook for work and play, turning you from novice to pro in no time. Learn the basics about setting up and maintaining your MacBook, work with Mac OSr X, discover MobileMe, enjoy the iLife and iWork suites, and keep your MacBook happy!Get started ?- set up your MacBook, customize your preferences, organize files and folders, and hook up a printerGet to the heart of Mac OS X - navigate ... MOREaround the desktop, get to know the Dock, find things with Spotlightr, and back up your system with Time MachinerOnline action - get your Internet connection and e-mail set up, browse the Web, and sync up with MobileMeExplore the iLife - where photos, movies, music, and your very own Web site all hang outWhen you've gotta work - do it the MacBook way with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, the iWork productivity applicationsNeed to share? - personalize your MacBook for multiple users, set up a network, and use an AirPortr base stationGotta hand it to you - master the magic of the multi-touch trackpadMaintain your MacBook - find out how to keep your laptop updated and running smoothlyOpen the book and find:How to personalize your MacBook and work with the FinderrSteps for migrating files from another Mac or PCTips for conserving battery powerTen road warrior rules to followMaintenance and troubleshooting solutions for your MacBookSteps for creating or joining a networkHow to hook up printers, scanners, and other toolsExplanations for managing your digital music, photos, and moviesLearn to:Use your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook AirrGet online, set up an e-mail account, and surf the Web with SafarirUse iLifer to get the most out of your photos, movies, and musicConnect to wireless devices and share access

The perfect companion for MacBook users;now updated and revised throughout!Grab your MacBook and this Dummies book and get savvy with all the latest updates to Apple's newest generation of laptop hardware and software. Packed with coverage of the latest MacBook models, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, iLife, and iWork , this new edition is completely revised and updated on all the latest tools and trends in the MacBook world. Seasoned author Mark Chambers shows you how to customize your dock and desktop, stay connected while on the road, make movies with iMovie, create and share DVDs, compose your own music with GarageBand, build a Web site with iWeb, and much more. Features completely revised and updated information on all the latest tools and trends of the Apple MacBook Explains how to customize the dock and desktop; connect from the road; take your music mobile; use iWeb, iMovie, iPhoto, and GarageBand; sync with wireless devices; work with networks; and more Includes coverage of the latest MacBook models, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, iLife, and iWorkMacBook For Dummies, 3 rd Edition presents you with all you need to know to get started with your MacBook today!

Introduction.

Part I: Tie Myself Down with a Desktop? Preposterous!

Chapter 1: Hey, It Really Does Have Everything I Need.

Chapter 2: Turning On Your Portable Powerhouse.

Chapter 3: The Laptop Owner's Introduction to Mac OS X.

Part II: Shaking Hands with Mac OS X.

Chapter 4: Opening and Closing and Clicking and Such.

Chapter 5: Getting to the Heart of the Snow Leopard.

Chapter 6: A Nerd's Guide to System Preferences.

Chapter 7: Sifting through Your Stuff.

Part III: Connecting and Communicating.

... MOREChapter 8: Let's Go on Safari!

Chapter 9: MobileMe Is Made for MacBooks.

Chapter 10: Your Laptop Goes Multiuser.

Chapter 11: Working Well with Networks.

Chapter 12: Spiffy Connections for the Road Warrior.

Part IV: Living the iLife.

Chapter 13: The Multimedia Joy of iTunes.

Chapter 14: The Masterpiece That Is iPhoto.

Chapter 15: Making Film History with iMovie.

Chapter 16: Creating DVDs on the Road with iDVD.

Chapter 17: Recording Your Hits with GarageBand.

Part V: Getting Productive with iWork.

Chapter 18: Desktop Publishing with Pages.

Chapter 19: Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers.

Chapter 20: Building Presentations with Keynote.

Part VI: Necessary Evils: Troubleshooting, Upgrading, Maintaining.

Chapter 21: When Good Mac Laptops Go Bad.

Chapter 22: Adding New Stuff to Your Laptop.

Chapter 23: Tackling the Housekeeping.

Part VII: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 24: Top Ten Laptop Rules to Follow.

Chapter 25: Ten Things to Avoid Like the Plague.

Index.

Mark L. Chambers is an author, tech editor, and unabashed Mac fan. He is the author of more than 30 computer books including iMac For Dummies, 6th Edition, Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies, MacBook All-in-One For Dummies, and Macs For Seniors For Dummies.

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