MACBOOK ALL-IN-ONE
FOR DUMMIES CHEAT
SHEET
From MacBook All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition
By Mark L. Chambers
MacBook owners have a number of tools that come in very handy
for using their laptops efficiently and for maintaining the operating
system to keep it running in top shape. These MacBook keyboard
shortcuts for the Finder, a maintenance checklist, and a
“translation” of the modifier keys will speed you on your way to
becoming a MacBook power user.
MAC OS X FINDER KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
The Mac OS X Lion Finder helps you access and organize most of
the important Mac OS X functions while you work. Use Finder
keyboard shortcuts to display windows, copy and move files, and
launch applications. These keyboard shortcuts help you get things
done more efficiently.
Key Function
Command+A Selects all items in the active window (icon
view), all items
in the column (column view), or all items in
the list (cover flow
view)
Command+C Copies selected items
Command+D Duplicates the selected item(s)
Command+E Ejects the selected volume
Command+F Displays the Find dialog
Command+H Hides All Finder windows
Command+I Shows info for selected item or items
Command+J Shows the view options for the active
window
Command+K Displays the Connect to Server dialog
Command+L Creates an alias for the selected item
Command+M Minimizes the active window
Command+N Opens a new Finder window
Command+O Opens (or launches) the selected item
Command+R Shows the original for selected alias
Command+T Adds the selected item to the Sidebar
Command+V Pastes items from the Clipboard
Command+W Closes the active window
Command+X Cuts the selected items
Command+Z Undoes the last action (if possible)
Command+, Displays Finder Preferences
Command+1 Shows the active window in icon mode
Command+2 Shows the active window in list mode
Command+3 Shows the active window in column mode
Command+4 Shows the active window in cover flow mode
Command+[ Moves back to the previous Finder location
Command+] Moves forward to the next Finder location
Command+Del Moves selected items to the Trash
Command+up-arrow Show enclosing folder
Command+` Cycles through windows
Command+? Displays the Mac OS X Help Viewer
Command+Shift+A Takes you to your Applications folder
Command+Shift+C Takes you to the top-level Computer location
Command+Shift+G Takes you to a folder that you specify
Command+Shift+H Takes you to your Home folder
Command+Shift+I Connects you to your iDisk
Command+Shift+Q Logs you out
Command+Shift+N Creates a new untitled folder in the active
window
Command+Shift+U Takes you to your Utilities folder
Command+Shift+Del Deletes the contents of the Trash
Command+Option+H Hides all windows except the Finder’s
window(s)
Command+Option+N Creates a new Smart Folder
Command+Option+T Hides the Finder window toolbar
Command+Option+Space Opens the Spotlight window
Command+Space Opens the Spotlight menu
F8 Choose another desktop using Spaces
Control+up-arrow (or F3, depending on your Displays the Mission Control screen
keyboard model)
Control+down-arrow (or Control+F3, depending on Shows all open windows for the current
your keyboard application using
model) Mission Control
F11 (or Command+F3, depending on your keyboard Hides all windows to display the Desktop
model) using Mission
Control
F12 (or F4, depending on your keyboard model) Displays your Dashboard widgets
Space Quick Look
STRANGE-LOOKING KEYS ON THE MACBOOK
KEYBOARD
New to the Macintosh world? Some keys on the MacBook keyboard
may be mystifying. Whether you’re using Snow Leopard or an older
version of Mac OS X, recognizing and using modifier keys will make
your job easier. Here’s a look at the modifier keys on both MacBook
and desktop keyboards:
MAC OS X MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Maintenance is vital if you want to keep Mac OS X Lion in tip-top
condition for as long as possible. Maintaining your MacBook keeps
it running fast and smooth. Basic housekeeping includes regular
back-ups plus some other, less familiar, tasks. Check this table
often, or print it and keep a copy near your laptop!
Mac Maintenance Task Schedule
Check for updates with Software Update Once a day (automatic setting)
Back up with Time Machine Automatic
Defragment (Micromat TechTool Pro/Prosoft Once a week
Engineering Drive
Genius 3)
Repair Disk Permissions (Disk Utility) Once a week
Delete Unnecessary User Accounts (System As necessary
Preferences)
Scan for viruses (Intego VirusBarrier X6, ClamXav 2) Automatic
Check all volumes (Disk Utility/ Micromat TechTool Once a week
Pro)
Check for the latest drivers for your hardware Once a month (or after installing new
hardware)
Delete temporary Internet cache files (Prosoft Once a month
Engineering
Drive Genius 3)
