The iMac in 24 hours

The Apple iMac has taken the computing world by storm. From its unique look, great performance, and the new color schemes, the iMac has redefined the world of personal computing. Sams Teach Yourself the iMac in 24 Hours begins when you first unpack your iMac. You1ll learn how to quickly set up the new computer and get it running. As you progress through the simple 24 lessons in this book, you'll discover how to get on the Internet and how to use your iMac's built-in modem as a fax machine.

• You'll receive an introduction to all the software that comes with the iMac, such as AppleWorks, Internet Explorer, Kai's Photo Soap, Quicken Deluxe and more
• If you want to add another drive, a printer, or a scanner to your iMac, Sams Teach Yourself the iMac will show you how to quickly get up and running
• In addition, each lesson ends with a question and answer session with Gene Steinberg, where you'll learn how to cope with problems, and how to get the best possible performance from your iMac

• INTRODUCTION
  

PART I - OPENING THE BOX

• HOUR 1 - SETTING UP YOUR IMAC
  
  • Unpacking
    
  • The View from the Front
    
  • Hooking It Up
    
  • Your iMac's Startup Routine
    
  • Turning It All Off
    
  • Mouse-er-size
    
  • Keyboard Power
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 2 - EXPLORING THE IMAC DESKTOP
  
  • What Do the Icons Stand For?
    
  • The iMac's Menu Bar
    
  • The Rest of the Menu Bar
    
  • What Is All That Stuff on My Desktop?
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 3 - GETTING ON THE NET
  
  • EarthLink or AOL? What's the Difference?
    
  • Making the EarthLink Connection
    
  • How to Join AOL
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 4 - A LOOK AT YOUR IMAC'S SOFTWARE
  
  • A Fast, Cheap Guide to Your iMac's Software
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  

PART II - MAKING IT ALL HAPPEN

• HOUR 5 - FILES, FOLDERS, WINDOWS, AND OTHER THINGS
  
  • A Folder Is a Container
    
  • A File Isn't a Container
    
  • Changing the Folder/File Viewpoint
    
  • Button, Button, Who's Got...
    
  • Working with Windows, Doors, and...
    
  • Trashing It for Good
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 6 - MAKING DOCUMENTS, EDITING DOCUMENTS
  
  • Creating a New Document
    
  • Aligning Text
    
  • Editing Text
    
  • Using the Edit Menu to Adjust Text
    
  • Secrets of Moving, Dragging, and Dropping
    
  • Switching Applications
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 7 - OPENING, SAVING, FINDING, MOVING, ETC.
  
  • Using the Open Dialog Box
    
  • Navigating Through Apple's New Open Dialog Box
    
  • Saving Your Files
    
  • A Tour of the New Save Dialog Box
    
  • Save, Save, and Save Again
    
  • Where's That File? Only Sherlock Knows for Sure
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 8 - TEACH YOURSELF APPLEWORKS
  
  • Introducing AppleWorks
    
  • The Bill of Fare
    
  • Making Your First Document
    
  • Learning to Draw in AppleWorks
    
  • Using the Paint Module
    
  • Creating a Spreadsheet
    
  • Your Computerized Rolodex File
    
  • The Sum of the Parts
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 9 - MANAGING YOUR BUCKS WITH QUICKEN 98
  
  • Getting Started with Quicken 98
    
  • Managing Your Bank Account
    
  • Other Quicken Checkbook Features
    
  • Checking Your Net Worth
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 10 - FAXING, COOKING, AND OTHER SOFTWARE
  
  • Getting Started with FAXstf
    
  • Sending Your First Fax
    
  • Learning to Cook with Your iMac
    
  • Cleaning Up Photos with Soap
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 11 - THE INTERNET: LEARNING THE ROPES
  
  • Getting Started on the Internet
    
  • The Lowdown on Internet Cookies
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 12 - THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF EMAIL
  
  • Learning How to Send Email
    
  • How to Receive Email
    
  • AOL Email Is Different
    
  • How to Combat Internet Spam!
    
  • The Lowdown on Email Virus Hoaxes
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 13 - MULTIMEDIA IS MORE THAN A CD-ROM GAME
  
  • What QuickTime Can Do for You
    
  • Viewing QuickTime Movies
    
  • Finding a Movie to Edit
    
  • Editing a QuickTime Movie
    
  • Using QuickTime VR
    
  • Playing Audio CDs on Your iMac
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 14 - USING THE IMAC'S SPEECH AND RECORDING FEATURES
  
  • Introducing Apple's Speech Manager
    
  • Let the iMac Do the Talking
    
  • Changing the iMac's Alert Sounds
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  

PART III - LEARNING THE HARD STUFF

• HOUR 15 - WHAT'S A SYSTEM FOLDER AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?
  
  • Welcome to the iMac's System Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Appearance Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Apple Menu Items Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Application Support Folder
    
  • ATM Font Database
    
  • Peering Inside the Claris Folder
    
  • Clipboard
    
  • Peering Inside the ColorSync Profiles Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Contextual Menu Items Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Control Panels Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Control Strip Modules Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Extensions Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Favorites Folder
    
  • Finder
    
  • Peering Inside the Fonts Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Help Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Internet Search Sites Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Launcher Items Folder
    
  • Mac OS ROM
    
  • MacTCP DNR
    
  • Peering Inside the MS Preference Panels Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Preferences Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the PrintMonitor Documents Folder
    
  • Scrapbook File
    
  • Peering Inside the Scripting Additions and Scripts Folders
    
  • Peering Inside the Shutdown Items Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the Startup Items Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the STF Folder
    
  • Peering Inside the System File
    
  • System Enabler
    
  • System Resources
    
  • Text Encodings
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 16 - USING CONTROL PANELS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR IMAC
  
  • Introducing the Control Panels Folder
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 17 - NOW THAT I WROTE IT, HOW DO I PRINT IT?
  
  • Buying a New Printer
    
  • Setting Up a New Printer
    
  • Configuring the Page Setup for Your Inkjet Printer
    
  • Printing Your Document on an Inkjet Printer
    
  • Using Background Printing
    
  • Using a Laser Printer's Page Setup Box
    
  • Printing a Document with Your Laser Printer
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 18 - COPING WITH THE WINDOWS WORLD
  
  • Using File Exchange for Windows Files
    
  • Exchanging Files with Other Computers
    
  • Connecting to Another Mac
    
  • Sharing Files with Windows Users
    
  • Making Your iMac Do Windows
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 19 - APPLESCRIPT: PUTTING YOUR IMAC ON AUTOMATIC PILOT
  
  • Scripting Without Programming
    
  • A Primer on Creating Your Own AppleScripts
    
  • A Look at Macro Software for the iMac
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 20 - WHAT DOES USB DO FOR ME?
  
  • Making Your iMac Do More
    
  • The Fast, Safe Way to Install USB Devices
    
  • A Look at USB Facts
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 21 - BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FILES
  
  • The Need for a Backup Strategy
    
  • A Look at Backup Methods
    
  • Making Backups--The Fast and Dirty Way
    
  • Doing a Backup with AppleScript
    
  • Using Backup Software
    
  • Choosing Backup Software
    
  • A Look at Other File Security Methods
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 22 - GIVING YOUR IMAC NEW SOFTWARE, MORE RAM, AND OTHER THINGS
  
  • Installing New Software
    
  • Installing New RAM--By the Numbers
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  

PART IV - WHAT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?

• HOUR 23 - CRASHIN' AWAY: WHAT TO DO?
  
  • Your First System Crash! What to Do?
    
  • What's Causing Those Crashes?
    
  • Desktop Icon Problems
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• HOUR 24 - AN IMAC SAFETY NET
  
  • Computer Viruses Aren't Just for Movie Plots!
    
  • Keeping Your Hard Drive Healthy and Happy
    
  • A Fast Look at Speeding Up Your Hard Drive
    
  • Summary
    
  • Q&A
    
  
  
• INDEX