iMac For Dummies, The (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764504959 ISBN 13: 9780764504952

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Synopsis

An introduction to the iMac describes the basics for new users and discusses the programs provided on the iMac and what they do, creating and saving documents, getting connected to the Internet, and searching the World Wide Web

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Review

Widely regarded as the greatest thing to come out of Apple Computer since the original Macintosh, the iMac is drawing thousands of new people into personal computing with its easy setup and friendly interface. While it's loaded with useful information, IMac for Dummies doesn't overwhelm new and tentative iMac users. The book assumes that readers know nothing about the iMac and teaches skills that will allow them to explore the computer's capabilities without assistance--all while spouting wry humour.

The book begins its instruction by helping you pull the iMac out of its shipping box, hook up its cables and turn it on. The author briefly but thoroughly explains how to use the mouse, how to identify and use various interface elements, and what various computer components (such as disk drives) are for. Slightly more complicated features, such as cutting, pasting and printing, come next, followed by an explanation of the software that ships with the iMac and a good introduction to the Internet. Author David Pogue has a ton of experience writing about the Macintosh--he writes for MacWorld and is the author of the highly regarded Macs for Dummies. Pogue's light, welcoming style is perfect for newcomers. --David Wall

From the Publisher

The Ultimate iMac Book from the #1 Bestselling Mac Author!
The award-winning writer of "Macs For Dummies, 6th Edition" brings you the coolest book on the hottest little Mac in years! Apple's new high-speed, low-cost, stunningly styled computer is breaking all sales records--making the Internet simple for thousands of first-time surfers. Based on its hilarious, bestselling predecessor, "The iMac For Dummies" will take you all the way from the On button to the Internet--absolutely no technical expertise required!

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

*Click your way to the Internet--and through the Weird Wide Web

*Set up your e-mail in Outlook Express

*Nail the basic-word processing, saving files, finding files, and printing

*Master the Mac's specialities--graphics, music, speech, and more

*Organize, customize, and accessorize--and really make that iMac your Mac

*Troubleshoot your way out of almost any sticky situation

*Fake your way through the iMac's built-in software--AppleWorks, Quicken, PageMill, Kai's Photo Soap, and more

*Back up and transfer your files without a floppy disk drive

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0764504959
• ISBN 13: 9780764504952
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 384