Over 50 and thinking about getting your first computer? A user-friendly Mac is a great choice, and Macs For Seniors For Dummies walks you through choosing one and learning to use it. You won't even need your grandchildren to help! Macs For Seniors For Dummies introduces you to all the basic things you may not have encountered before-how to use the keyboard and mouse, work with files and folders, navigate around the Mac OS X desktop, set up an Internet connection, and much more. You'll learn to:* Choose the Mac that's right for you, set it up, run programs and manage files, and hook up a printer* Use all the programs that come with your Mac for creating documents and spreadsheets, playing movies and music, and more* Surf the Internet with the Safari browser - safely* Keep in touch with family and friends via e-mail* Upload photos from your digital camera, edit and organize them with iPhoto, and share them by e-mail or as prints* Play music with iTunes, put your favorite songs on a CD, or listen to online radio stations* Use the Web to help plan trips, get maps, book hotels or RV campgrounds, or buy plane tickets* Customize your Mac to make everything as easy and convenient as possible Even if you've never used a computer before, Macs For Seniors For Dummies makes it really easy to make friends with your Mac. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you waited so long to get a computer!
Join the fun!Start using a Mac today with this easy guide
If you've always thought that computers were too complicated, surprise! Let the steps and illustrations in this book be your guide to setting up your Mac and gaining basic computer skills. In no time, you'll learn to use the Mac desktop, keyboard, and mouse, work with files and folders, create documents, play music, explore the Internet, send e-mail, and much more.
- Get started—learn to choose the Mac that suits your needs, set it up, organize files and folders, and hook up a printer
- Explore the software—use common Mac software programs for creating documents and spreadsheets, playing movies and music, and more
- Browse the Internet—set up your Internet connection and use the Safari Web browser
- Picture the fun—upload photos from your digital camera, edit and organize them with iPhoto and share them by e-mail
- Sounds good—play music in iTunes, put your favorite songs on a CD, and listen to online radio stations
- Keep in touch—set up an e-mail account, create and send e-mail, and organize messages in folders
Open the book and find:
- Things to know if you've never used a computer before
- Ways to make your screen easier to read
- How to use the stuff that comes with your Mac
- All about sending and receiving e-mail
- How to print documents
- Steps for making a favorite photo your desktop background