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With the addition of features and multi-touch gestures first pioneered on the iPhone and iPad, Lion is truly different than any other Mac OS. This handy guide is packed with concise information to help you quickly get started with Lion, whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user. Once you learn the essentials, you can use this book as a resource for problem-solving on the fly. Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide goes right to the heart of Lion, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You'll find configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, lots of step-by-step instructions, and many other features—all in an easy-to-read format. Learn what’s new, including Lion's iOS-inspired features Get quick tips for configuring and customizing your Mac Solve problems with a quick guide to the fundamentals like the Finder and Dock Use keyboard shortcuts to work more efficiently Take advantage of Lion's built-in applications and utilities Manage user accounts and passwords About the Author Chris Seibold is an engineer, writer, and cartoonist residing in Knoxville, Tennessee. As an engineer, he has tackled such diverse processes as powder coating and hot dog casing manufacture. As a writer, he has focused on computing and written for a variety of online and traditional media, including serving as Senior Contributing Editor for the Apple Matters web site and contributing hacks to iPod and iTunes Hacks, with a talent for making the complex accessible to the interested but harried user. As a cartoonist, he has produced both cartoon strips and editorials. Chris also managed to spend some time working producing radio shows relating to sports. As soon as he hits television, the trifecta will be complete. Chris lives with his wife, young son, and what is quite possibly the world's dimmest canine. He has a degree in Physics from the University of Tennessee but has yet to find work involving frictionless inclined planes. Table of Contents Chapter 1 What’s New in Lion? Getting Your Hands on Lion A Brand-New Look Full-Screen Applications Mission Control Launchpad All My Files Gestures AirDrop Auto Save and Versions Resume Mail What Lion Can’t Do Chapter 2 Installing Lion and Migrating Data What You Need to Run Lion Preparing for the Install Installing Lion Chapter 3 A Quick Guide to Lion What You Need to Know About Mac OS X Using Lion Lion Basics Standard Window Controls Files and Folders Nonessential (but Useful) Mac OS X Features Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Mac OS X Common Problems Chapter 5 System Preferences Preference Pane Rundown Non-Apple Preference Panes Chapter 6 Built-in Applications and Utilities Applications Installed with Lion Utilities Included with Lion Chapter 7 Managing Passwords in Lion Password Management Chapter 8 Keyboard Commands and Special Characters Key Commands Typing Special Characters in Mac OS X