"MacBook in Easy Steps" contains all of the information users need to get started with MacBooks for both business and personal use. The book looks at the specifications and hardware of MacBooks and details how to get up and running with this attractive and highly functional laptop. The book also covers the MacBook operating system, known as OS X, in detail, including areas such as the Dock and the Finder. In addition, it shows how to use the Internet and email and how to network and share with family members. And to help readers get the most out of their MacBook, there is also a chapter about using it as a fully mobile device, on the road, in the office, or on vacation.

"For MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, covers OS X Mountain Lion"--Cover. Includes index.

1. Introducing MacBooks -- 2. Around a MacBiook -- 3. Introducing Mountain Lion -- Getting up and running -- 5. Finder -- 6. Navigating in Mountain Lion -- 7. Mountain Lion apps -- 8. Internet and email -- 9. Digital lifestyle -- 10. Sharing OS X -- 11. MacBook networking -- 12. MacBook mobility -- 13. Battery issues -- 14. MacBook maintenance.