Chapter 1: How Do I Get Started with Mountain Lion?

You are about to embark on the world’s most advanced operating system experience, courtesy of Apple. In this chapter, I show you how to get OS X Mountain Lion up and running, as well as how to navigate Mountain Lion using the Finder application, which helps you find just about anything on your Mac. I also cover how to view a file without opening its parent application, how to find items on your Mac, easy ways to manipulate numerous open windows, and the latest and greatest method for launching your applications.

System Requirements for Installing Mountain Lion

What’s New in Mountain Lion?

Upgrading to Mountain Lion

Working with the Finder

Getting Information on Files and Folders

Using Quick Look

Working with Removable Media

Searching for Items

Managing Windows with Mission Control

Using Multiple Desktops with Spaces

Managing Applications with Launchpad