Basic Introduction to Mac OS X


Getting you started with the Mac

1 days £120 per student (plus VAT)
This course will introduce you to the Apple Macintosh computer operating system. If you are already familiar with using a Windows system, then you'll find the Mac very easy to use. 

Course Requirements

Basic keyboard and mouse skills
 
Course Outline

The Macintosh Desktop
  • The Geography of the desktop
  • The Finder
  • The Dock
  • Apple Menu
  • Folders, documents, files

Windows
  • Controlling a window
  • Window Views
  • Multiple windows
  • View Options
 Using Programs
  • Opening an application
  • Opening, closing, saving and quitting
  • Cut, Copy and Paste between applications
  • Use of the command keys
  • Click and drag techniques
  • Clipping
  • Stationery files
  • Navigating through a disk
Working with files
  • Copying files
  • Deleting files
  • Moving files
  • Multiple selection techniques
  • Copying to and from other disks
  • Duplicating files
  • Creating and using aliases

 Apple Menu
  • System Preferences
  • Recent items
  • Shutdown and Restart
  • Force Quit
Organising your computer
  • Home
  • Favourites
  • Applications
  • Trash
Applications
  • Safari
  • Mail
  • iCal
  • iTunes
  • Quicktime
  • iLife 08
  • Utilities
Printing
  • Selecting a printer
  • Page set-up command
  • Print Command
Sourcing Help
  • The Help Menu
  • apple.com/support
Q + A
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