Maximize Your Mac With Sams Teach Yourself iMac and iBook ...

(PRWEB) December 23, 1999

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MAXIMIZE YOUR MAC WITH SAMS TEACH YOURSELF iMAC AND iBOOK GUIDES

Straightforward instruction teaches the ins and outs of these multicolored machines

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana ? December 22, 1999 ? In just over a year, Apple Computers has redefined what consumers expect from a personal computer. First came the unconventional, radically colorful, wildly popular iMac, which was followed by its sleek portable companion, the top selling iBook. Two new books ? SAMS TEACH YOURSELF THE iMAC IN 24 HOURS, SECOND EDITION and SAMS TEACH YOURSELF THE iBOOK IN 24 HOURS ?will help new users get up and running on these machines in just a day?s time. Written by noted Mac computing expert Gene Steinberg, these easy-to-read guides build a beginner?s skill and confidence in just 24 one-hour lessons, with each chapter building on the previous one.

SAMS TEACH YOURSELF THE iMAC IN 24 HOURS, SECOND EDITION walks readers through such basics as setting up their iMac,

accessing the Internet using EarthLink and AOL, running Mac software, and customizing their iMac to taste ? all with clear photos that make these tasks foolproof. The book improves upon the original with a wealth of added information on the latest models and features of the iMac. This includes the iMac DV computer and iMovie software, which allow users to capture and edit high-quality home movies; new coverage of the Mac OS 9 operating system and its expanded capabilities; and the most up-to-date troubleshooting tips and hints.

New users of the iBook will receive A-to-Z coverage of their powerful little portable from SAMS TEACH YOURSELF THE iBOOK IN 24 HOURS. Through step-by-step explanations that answer the most common questions, readers will learn the basics about drives and directories; expanding RAM and backing up files; running software such as the AppleWorks suite; adding extra peripherals; and faxing from the iBook. The book also details the innovative AirPort wireless network, which eliminates the mess and limitations of physical connections, and shows readers the possibilities of mobile computing on the road.

Since discovering the Macintosh in 1984, author Gene Steinberg has become a well-known writer and consultant on all things Mac. He writes the popular Mac Reality Check column for the Arizona Republic, and has contributed to such magazines as MacHome, MacAddict, MacUser and Macworld. His many books include several editions of ?Using America Online? and the recently released ?AOL 4 Quick Reference.? Gene?s popular Mac Night Owl Web Site (http://www.macnightowl.com) draws thousands of Mac users each day for a regular dose of news, views and product reviews. He is also a regular featured guest on Craig Crossman?s ?Computer America? radio show, which reaches 17 million listeners worldwide.

ABOUT MACMILLAN USA

Macmillan USA is a unit of Pearson Technology Group, the world?s largest provider of consumer and professional computer, information technology, engineering and reference content. As one of the industry?s leading innovators in both print and digital formats, Macmillan?s imprints include Que, Sams, Hayden, Lycos Press, BradyGAMES Strategy Guides, eQue, Waite Group Press, Macmillan Software, and Macmillan Reference, publisher of the best-selling Complete Idiot?s Guide line of reference books. Pearson Technology Group is an operating unit of Pearson Education, the world?s leading education publisher.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Sams Teach Yourself the iMac in 24 Hours, Second Edition

Gene Steinberg

$ 19.99 USA

ISBN: 0-672-31837-7

432 pp.

November 1999

Sams Teach Yourself the iBook in 24 Hours

Gene Steinberg

$ 19.99 USA

ISBN: 0-672-31849-0

384 pp.

December 1999

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Indianapolis, IN 46290

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