MAC OS 10.1
Welcome to Mac OS X
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Welcome to Mac OS X,
the world’s most advanced
operating system.
This book helps you start
using Mac OS X.
First install the software,
then discover how easy
it is to use.
2 Installing Mac OS X
4 Aqua
6 The Dock
8 The Finder
10 Customization
12 Applications
14 Classic
16 Users
18 Changing Settings
20 Getting Connected
22 iTools
24 Using Mail
26 Printing
28 Troubleshooting
Step 1: Upgrade to Mac OS 9.1 using the CD included with Mac OS X
Step 2: Get information you need to set up
To use your current iTools account, have your member name and password available. To use your
current network settings, look in these Mac OS 9.1 control panels.
Settings In Mac OS 9
TCP/IP TCP/IP control panel
Internet and mail Internet control panel
Dial-up connection (PPP) Remote Access and Modem control panels
If you can’t find this information, look in the applications you use to get email or browse the Web.
If you don’t know the information, contact your Internet service provider or system administrator.
Step 3: Decide where you want to install Mac OS X
On the same disk
Install Mac OS X on the same disk
or disk partition as Mac OS 9.
‚ Do not format the disk.
If your computer already has
Mac OS 9.1 installed, you
can skip this step.
Or a different disk
Install Mac OS X on a different disk
or disk partition from Mac OS 9.
Installing
Mac OS X
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Step 4: Insert the Mac OS X CD, then double-click Install Mac OS X
Step 5: Set up and register Mac OS X
When you set up Mac OS X, you create a user account. This user is an administrator. As an
administrator, you can add user accounts, set up Mac OS X for multiple users, change certain
system settings, and have greater access to the computer.
If you set up Mac OS X for several users, you need to type a user name and password to gain
access to Mac OS X. To administer your computer you need to log in as the user you created when
you set up Mac OS X, so you should remember this user name and password.
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Installation tips
Why you need Mac OS 9.1 installed
Mac OS X provides Classic so that you can use
your Classic Mac OS applications. When you open
a Classic Mac OS application, Classic starts using
an available Mac OS 9.1 system.
Read before you install
Be sure to open the READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL
document on the Mac OS X CD. If you are using
Mac OS 9, you can open this document using
Acrobat
™
Reader, available on the CD. If you are
using Mac OS X, you can open the document
using Preview.
If you have trouble
If you have trouble installing Mac OS X, setting it
up, or logging in, see “Troubleshooting” at the end
of this book. You will also find information about
installing Mac OS X if you already use Mac OS X.
Starting up with Mac OS 9 again
See “Troubleshooting” to learn how to start up with
Mac OS 9 after you start up in Mac OS X.
Installing developer software
The Developer Tools CD contains software and
documentation for developing applications on
Mac OS X. For information about installing and
using this software, see the document “About
Developer Tools” on the CD. Only install this
software if you are a programmer or intend to
develop applications.
Getting more information
For more information about Mac OS X, visit the
Mac OS X Web site:
www.apple.com/macosx
You need to type this
name and password
exactly the same way
if you set up Mac OS X
for multiple users.
Aqua makes using your Mac easier than ever. Its color, depth, and
motion guide you through your tasks, while the Finder and Dock provide
easy access to your computer and network.
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Aqua
Use the Apple menu to change settings,
get Mac OS X software, open recent items,
and restart or shut down your computer.
The Finder shows document icons in
several ways, including large, detailed
icons that preview document contents.
Sheets for saving and printing
attach to windows making these
tasks even simpler.
The Dock keeps handy your disks, folders, applications,
documents, minimized windows, QuickTime movies, digital
images, links to Web sites, or just about anything else.
Finder windows
When you first start Mac OS X, the Finder window shows your “home,” your personal space on
your computer for documents, applications, fonts, and other software.
If you set up several users, each user has a home for a secure place to keep their documents.
Buttons
Colorful, animated buttons make it clear what to do.
Here’s how to use the three window buttons.
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For the experienced
Mac OS user
What is my “home?”
Your home is a secure place to keep your
documents if your computer is connected to a
network or you set up several users.
Changing computer settings
Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu
to change settings for your computer, instead of
using control panels.
Mac OS X tips
Getting help
Throughout this book, you’ll see questions like the
one below. To get answers to these questions,
choose Mac Help from the Help menu, type the
question, and click Ask. Then click an answer.
Click to minimize the
window, which puts it in
the Dock.
Click to close
the window.
Click to enlarge or reduce
the window.
Click Home to see
your personal space.
Folders in your home help you
organize your documents,
pictures, and movies.
Searching Mac Help
How do I use Help?
Type t he
question
here, then
click Ask.
If a button pulses, you can
press the Enter or Return key
instead of clicking it.
The Dock makes it easy to open applications, documents, and other
items you use frequently. To open an item in the Dock or make it active,
click its icon. To see a pop-up menu, press the icon.
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The
Dock
Drag this bar
up or down to
resize the Dock.
Press a folder icon
to see its contents
and open items in it.
The triangle
indicates the
application
is open.
This icon
shows the
status of the
Dock Extra.
This side of the Dock
shows everything else.
This side of the
Dock shows
application
icons.
What’s in the Dock
Finder
Click to see a Finder window and menus.
Mail
One of the applications included in the Dock. The number shows how many messages
you have to read.
Dock Extra
Press the icon to change settings.
Document
A document added to the Dock. Click to open it.
Folder
Press the icon to see the contents of the folder and choose items to open them.
Web site
A Web site added to the Dock. Click to open the Web site in your browser.
Minimized window
Yo u can put any window in the Dock. Click to open the window.
Late-Breaking News
Click this icon to get up-to-date information about Mac OS X.
Trash
Drag files here to throw them away.
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For the experienced
Mac OS user
What’s the Dock for?
Instead of using the Apple menu, keep items
you use regularly in the Dock. Click items in the
Dock to make them active, rather than the
application switcher.
Opening a document
Drag the document’s icon to the application’s
icon in the Dock.
Ejecting disks
To eject a disk, drag its icon to the Trash.
Mac OS X tips
Adding icons to the Dock
To add an item to the Dock, drag its icon to the
Dock. To remove an item, drag its icon from the
Dock. (This does not change the item.)
Adding disk icons to the Dock
Add disk icons to the Dock, then press the icon to
see the contents. Choose items from the pop-up
menu to open them.
Changing how the Dock works
To change the way the Dock looks and works,
choose Dock from the Apple menu, then choose
Dock Preferences.
Switching between applications
Press the Apple key, then press the Tab key until
you select the application you want to use. Release
both keys to make the application active.
Searching Mac Help
How do I use the Dock?
The Finder is the gateway to your computer and network. Use the
Finder to access disks, connect to servers, and open your documents.
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The
Finder
Your home contains your documents.
Turn on file sharing to let others
access your Public folder.
Press here to
choose toolbar
items that are
hidden.
Click toolbar
buttons to open
your home and
other places.
Click here to show
or hide the toolbar.
Use the Finder
application
menu to set
preferences.
How your Mac OS X disk is organized
If you set up Mac OS X for several users, you need to log in as an administrator, such as the one
you created when you set up Mac OS X, to add items to the Applications and Library folders.
Finder views
View Finder windows in icon, list, or column view. Column view lets you quickly see where items
are located.
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The Applications folder contains the Mac OS X
applications available to all users of your computer.
The Utilities folder in it contains utility applications.
Library contains fonts, plug-ins, Internet search sites,
and other items available to all users of your computer.
Users contains your home.
System contains the Mac OS X software. You cannot
change it.
You’ll see Applications (Mac OS 9) and System Folder if
you install Mac OS X on the same disk with Mac OS 9.
Click here to change the view.
This area shows information
about the item. If it’s a picture,
you see a preview. If it’s a
movie, you can play it.
For the experienced
Mac OS user
Using Library folders
Put fonts, Internet plug-ins, and other items in the
Library folder. Items in the main Library folder are
available to all users. Keep items for your personal
use in the Library folder in your home. The Library
also stores your preferences.
Opening recent items
To open recent applications and documents, use
the Recent Items command in the Apple menu. To
open recent folders, use the Go menu. You can
also open recent items using the pop-up menu in
the Open, Save, and Connect To Server dialogs.
Opening folders
If the toolbar is showing and you double-click a
folder, the folder opens in the same window. If you
press the Apple key or the toolbar is hidden, a
separate window opens.
Mac OS X tips
Opening another Finder window
To open another Finder window, choose New
Finder Window from the File menu.
Finding anything on your computer
To find anything on your computer, choose Find
from the File menu to open Sherlock.
Using favorites
To add an item to your Favorites, select it and
choose Add To Favorites from the File menu.
Searching Mac Help
How is my hard disk organized?
Click a folder to
see its contents.
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