"How to Use Your Mac" from Sams Publishing, an imprint of Macmillan USA, targets new Macintosh consumers, many of whom have never used personal computers before, with visual explanations of everything they need to know to get started.

Written for beginning Mac users who quickly want to learn the basics of the Mac's hardware and software, "How to Use Your Mac" assumes no previous experience with the Macintosh or other computers. In fact, 45% of iMac purchasers are new to the platform, which makes this book even more useful. Using colorful, two-page spreads, straightforward language and clear terms, the book teaches readers how to use a Mac, work with the latest version of the Mac OS, learn basic software skills, use the Internet, and even upgrade an old Macintosh. Colorful diagrams and photos illustrate and clearly explain each feature of the Mac, from entry-level, beginning tasks to techniques for more advanced users.

Specific chapters arm readers with basics like how to save files and where to store them; how to locate files on the hard drive; how to edit documents and move information from one document to another; how to set up Internet access; how to install and remove software programs; and how to customize the look and feel of the desktop. Author Gene Steinberg also takes users through the nuts and bolts of the Mac, including a tour of the System Folder, instructions on how to set up and use a printer, how to check the hard drive for problems, and how to back up files. For users who want to extend the capabilities of their Mac, "How to Use Your Mac" explains how to install extra drives for backups, how to add a different keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera and even a better set of loudspeakers. Networking and sharing files between computers is also covered, and a helpful hands-on troubleshooting guide is included as well.

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February 09, 2012