Mac OS X Panther in easy steps

The original OS X created a new standard for stability and ease-of-use for an operating system on the Mac. The latest version, OS X v10.3 Panther, raises that standard even higher with an OS that is fully adapted to an interactive digital lifestyle. Whether you want to edit digital images, create your own movies, conduct video messaging or organize your online schedule, OS X Panther can handle all of these things, and much more, with ease, simplicity and style.

Mac OS X Panther in easy steps initially takes a detailed look at the operating system and how to get the most out of items such as the Dock and the redesigned Finder. It also looks at working with, and organizing, files and folders with the new Exposé feature.

The book then looks at some of the applications that can be used with OS X, including the iLife suite of iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie, and iDVD, and new features such as iChat AV, iCal, iSync and Rendezvous. System applications are also covered, to show how to get the maximum productivity from OS X. The final chapters look at issues such as working with multiple users, printing, troubleshooting and more advanced features such as networking and using AppleScript.

Overall, OS X Panther in easy steps shows how to use a program that manages to pull off the trick of being a joy to use while providing revolutionary power and versatility.

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and travelling abroad.

1. Introducing OS X Panther
   • About OS X
   • Obtaining OS X
   • Installing OS X
   • The OS X environment
   • Aqua interface
   • Running OS 9 and OS X
   • Classic mode
   • Booting up in OS 9 and OS X
   • Background on UNIX
   • Shutting down
   • OS X Help
2. Up and running with OS X
   • Introducing the Dock
   • Setting Dock preferences
   • Accessing items
   • Dock menus
   • Trash
   • Adding and removing Dock items
   • System Preferences
   • Desktop items
   • Ejecting items
   • Organizing with Exposé
3. Finder
   • Working with the Finder
   • Finder folders
   • Finder views
   • Finder toolbar
   • Adding items to the Sidebar
   • Finder search
   • Creating aliases
   • Copying and moving items
   • Working with windows
   • Working with folders
   • Spring-loaded folders
   • Selecting items
   • Labelling items
   • Menus
4. iLife
   • iPhoto
   • iTunes
   • iMovie
   • iDVD
   • GarageBand
5. Getting productive with OS X
   • Address Book
   • iCal
   • iSync
   • Font Book
   • Preview
   • AppleWorks for OS X
   • OS X applications
   • OS X utilities
   • Printing
   • Creating PDF documents
   • Faxing documents
6. Internet and email
   • Getting connected
   • Safari
   • Mail
   • iChat
   • iChat AV
   • Sherlock
7. Using .Mac
   • Registering for .Mac
   • iDisk
   • Adding files to iDisk
   • Creating a local copy of iDisk
   • Sharing with iDisk
   • Mail
   • Address Book
   • Bookmarks
   • HomePage
   • iCards
   • Backup
   • Virex
   • iCal
8. Multiple users
   • About user accounts
   • Adding users
   • Deleting users
   • Logging out
   • Fast user switching
   • Customizing your workspace
   • Viewing user accounts
9. Advanced features
   • AppleScript
   • Writing scripts
   • Recording scripts
   • Using scripts
   • Networking overview
   • Network settings
   • Connecting to a network
   • File sharing
   • Sharing an Internet connection
10. Maintaining OS X
    • Disk Utility
    • System Profiler
    • Activity Monitor
    • Updating software
    • Restoring preferences
    • Problems with programs
    • General troubleshooting
    • Restoring software