• Offers a perfect introduction for visual learners looking to gain a general understanding of Macs and some of the common peripherals associated with them.
• Demonstrates everything you need to know about transitioning from Windows to a Mac, using iPhoto, creating home movies with iMovie, and connecting all those cool devices, like the iPhone or iPod, so you can maximize iTunes.
• Shows you how to browse the Web with Safari and use iCal to track appointments, and what to do if something should ever go wrong.
• Includes full-color, rich screen shots and illustrations as well as step-by-step instructions clearly explain how to get the most from your Mac.

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 145 tasks with your Mac hardware and software. Each task-based spread covers a single technique and is sure to help you get up and running on your Mac in no time.

You'll learn to:

• Use the Dock, toolbars, and menus

• Create, save, and print documents

• Play music and edit photos

• Browse the Web with Safari®

• Set up and use a MobileMe account

• Customize and maintain your Mac

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task

• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step

• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks