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Apple iPhoto User Manual

Apple iPhoto
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iPhoto
Getting Started
Learn how to import and organize
your photos, and create a photo
slideshow and book
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Apple iPhoto Specifications

General IconGeneral
DeveloperApple Inc.
Initial ReleaseiPhoto 1.0
Latest Version9.6.1
Operating SystemmacOS
DiscontinuedYes
SuccessorPhotos
Replaced byPhotos
LicenseProprietary
CategoryPhoto management
Discontinued Date2015
TypeDigital photo management

Summary

Welcome to iPhoto

Using This Document

Explains how the manual is structured into three chapters for easy access to information.

New Features in iPhoto

Details significant new features and improvements in the latest iPhoto version.

Finding Additional Information

Provides guidance on accessing further help via the iPhoto website and iPhoto Help.

iPhoto Tutorial

Tutorial Objectives and Setup

Lists skills to be acquired and necessary preparations before starting the tutorial.

Importing Photos from Camera

Step-by-step guide to connecting a digital camera and importing photos into iPhoto.

Importing Photos Without a Camera

Describes alternative methods for importing photos, such as from CDs or memory cards.

Organizing and Sorting Photos

Covers methods for sorting photos by various criteria and using keywords for organization.

Creating Albums and Slideshows

Instructions on creating photo albums and the initial steps for creating a slideshow.

Customizing Slideshows

Details on setting display duration, transitions, and adding background music to slideshows.

Creating and Managing Photo Books

Guide to creating photo books, choosing themes, and making basic changes.

Editing Book Content and Text

Instructions for changing book themes, rearranging photos, and editing text within pages.

Tutorial Completion and Next Steps

Concludes the tutorial and directs users to further help resources for advanced tasks.

iPhoto at a Glance

iPhoto Window Interface Overview

Introduces the main components of the iPhoto window: Source list, viewing area, panes, and toolbar.

Navigating the Source List

Explains access to Library, Years, Recent Rolls/Months, Folders, and Albums for photo organization.

Advanced Source List Features

Details on Smart Albums, Photocast, Calendars, Cards, Books, Slideshows, and Trash management.

Organize View: Photo Browsing and Editing Tools

Covers photo thumbnails, scroll guide, and essential editing and creation buttons.

Organize View: Feature Creation Buttons

Details buttons for creating slideshows, cards, calendars, books, email, desktop, and ordering prints.

Organize View: Sharing and Search Functions

Explains iWeb, Photocast buttons, and the search field for finding photos.

Information Pane for Photo Metadata

Managing photo details like title, date, time, rating, and comments.

Calendar and Keywords Panes for Searching

Using Calendar for date-based search and Keywords for tag-based photo retrieval.

Import View: Camera Import Process

Setting up and executing the process of importing photos from a digital camera.

Comprehensive Photo Editing Tools

Detailed use of cropping, enhancing, retouching, and advanced adjustment tools.

Full-Screen View Features

Utilizing full-screen mode for viewing, comparing, and editing photos with zoom and navigation.

Slideshow Creation and Customization

Steps for creating slideshows with effects, transitions, music, and pan/zoom controls.

Book Creation and Design Options

Creating photo books, selecting themes, page types, and layouts for personalized books.

Calendar Creation and Design Options

Creating calendars, choosing themes, layouts, and designs for personalized calendars.

Card Creation and Personalization

Creating greeting cards, selecting themes, backgrounds, and designs for personalized cards.

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