At 3:25 PM -0500 2/23/10, Charles Stone wrote:
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Class handout for the Mac beginner class--It is my practice to correct, add and change my handouts after almost every class per thoughts and questions that arise as I go along. This one needs a bit of re-sequencing re the first part...Much of it is only an outline of the subjects we cover...
Basic Operating Procedures for Apple Computers
(Rev; 10/12/09 MAC OSX _ Leopard Software)
Instructor: Charles L. Stone; (phone/email deleted for privacy)
This Guide includes the subjects to be covered. Take notes for details..
Excellent-- Apple 1 on 1 training and Genius Bar at Stamford Mall @$100 for 52 weeks.
· Starting-up: Press the button on left rear of computer or on top right for laptops.
· Shutting down: L click on Apple Icon (upper left) > Shut Down (or press button used to start)
· The Mouse (or Mouse Pads on laptops - See settings in System Preferences)°©
Practice with Free IMac Paint Brush & Solitaire programs (See below re downloading)
· The Mac Full Sized Keyboard:
· Laptop Keyboard. (Top Row - Same as left block above)
Apple Major Setup and Tools: (Take Notes)
· Specs/version re programs & applications. L Click Apple Icon > About This Mac > (Snow-Leopard=v.10.6; Leopard=v.10.5; Tiger has Blue Apple Icon.) For Application Versions: L. Click on Applications
· Apple Software updates ( must be connected to internet)- L click Apple Icon - upper Left> Software Updates> All updates will be added -You will need your Mac Password!!
· "System Preferences" - (Control Panel in Microsoft) Left click-check all: Apple Icon> System Preferences---Setting up: ---Desktop, Dock, Displays, Power, Mouse / Trackpad.
· Setting Time/Date: In System Preferences use "Time & Date" or L Click on time at upper rt. corner of desktop.
· The Desktop: Setting up the Icons you will need: L. click: Finder on top line> Preferences> General Tab>- check all boxes. To remove Unused-Unwanted Desktop icons, drag-drop in TRASH
· Finder &/or Macintosh Hard Drive icon-To find Folder / File storage-Also; in Applications drag to Dock to drop there;
· The "Dock" in the startup window: Setting up, adding and removing programs etc. Moving programs from Applications folder to the Dock. Small dot under icon show it is "OPEN. Right click on icon to choose Open - Close - Remove from dock. Removing returns program to Applications folder.
· Spotlight - Small circle at upper right to search all computer + Help Info. & searches to find almost anything
· Trash: Drag & drop items to be deleted + remove from Trash + Rt. Click to Empty Trash
· Dashboard: Setting widgets of your choiceŠ.
· Safari (Internet Explorer) -Using Bookmarks (with username & Passwords) for often visited web sites.
· Email: Setup: L Click "MAIL" > PREFERENCES > ACCOUNTS > L. Click PLUS sign (below left) > follow instructions-(AOL should be simple)--(Call your internet provider for problems.)
Exploring Files, Storage Folders
Managing Apple Windows ---3 small buttons top left of window - (red, yellow & green) = (close , minimize & maximize) -- this window. Also, Drag lower right corner of window to enlarge it. Drag top to move the window up, down or sideways
To shut down a frozen Mac = L click on Apple icon> emergency close; or - Control + Option + Delete (under fn) > Task Manager> Shut Down - (same as Control + Alt + Delete in Windows XP )
Creating Folders and copying to (Drag & Drop) + opening in programs
Renaming any folder or file: L. click it -turns blue-type a new name.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Applets: Must Know -- Apple trix -
For extensive tutorials & Apple Help go to: APPLE.COM/FINDOUTHOW/MAC
·
· Enlarge the print on screen :Command and (+ key 2d row l of delete)
· Delete Key Left (below F 12 at top) = to delete left
· To Delete to Right on Laptop = press Delete + fn key
· Delete to Right on full keyboard = press other Delete key under fn .
· Brighten/Darken Screen press F1 - F2 (Top Row)
· Sound Volume - Mute - Reduce - Increase press F10 - F11 -F12 (Top Row)
· To eject a CD/DVD Disk press ^ Key (Top Row rt. of F12)
· Enlarge or reduce text size in Mail or Safari = COMMAND and plus or minus (upper right).
· Downloading & Installing Software Updates -L. Click Apple (Upper rt. > Updates.. ( All Programs + Leopard}
·
Apple Screen copy & Print:
Part of a Screen = Command + Shift + 4 = then trace with mouse square to be copied - an icon appears on the desktopŠ..L click to open > file >Print (drag icon to trash when finished)
All of a Screen = Command + Shift + 3 = an icon appears on desktop with entire screenŠl click as above,
Selecting-Highlighting: (Photos, words, etc.) Selection turns blue - for doing something more with it (ie "Delete"," Copy", "Email", "Edit", etc
· L. Click on item = blue frame for one selection
· L. Click on 1st item, then Shift + L Click on last item = select several items
· L. Click 1st item + Command & L Click on more items = select different items.
· Command + Letter A = Select all items.
· (L. Click on item + drag = select several items) for Word Processing programs.
·
· Deselect : all selected items = L. Click in an empty area
Specific Program/Applications (Take Notes)
· Apple Text Edit (Word Processing included with Leopard) - At 1st screen, L click > Format > Wrap to Window: Also Format > Show Font to set type style.
· I Photo: imports, albums, editing, & slide shows.
· I-Tunes & Apple Store; Downloading ITunes, Movies, etc.
· Flash Drives, CD & DVD Player: Demo-Note Important : to remove any of these when computer is running you must first "EJECT" or loss of data may result.
· Preview Program (for photo viewing outside IPhoto) )
· Paintbrush & Klondike Solitaire - Free from Apple Store Downloads
· I Chess - (game Supplied)
· Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac = Word, Excel, Power Point ( Buy @ $250.) In Mac Word 2008 -Click on Oval in upper rt. corner for all toolbar functions
Apple vs M.S. Windows Keystroke Shortcuts
Attention: SHIFT, OPTION, CONTROL, ESCAPE, & BACKWARD DELETE, & MEDIA EJECT SYMBOL BUTTONS ARE NOT MARKED ON KEYS AS SHOWN ABOVE LEFT. THE OTHERS DO HAVE THESE SYMBOLS
Optional Hardware Add-Ons
Full sized keyboard (for Laptops) - about $50.
External full sized monitor (for Laptops) - about $170. for 17" screen
Mouse (cordless) (for Laptops) - about $25.
External Hard drive (for Time Machine full Backup) - about $120, for 500 GB.
TV Connection to view your screen (Photos, DVD's, Movie Downloads, etc.) - $35. at Apple
USB Multi Port Connecter (for mouse, keyboard, printer, external hard drive, USB Flash Memory devices, etc.) - $50.
Speakers - external - $38 and up
Re Apple Snow Leopard 8/09 Upgrade----- $25. ( Check it out in a Google Search)
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This is our website:
http://www.greenwichseniornet.community.officelive.com/.
This is the most recent handout:
Class handout for the Mac beginner class--It is my practice to correct, add and change my handouts after almost every class per thoughts and questions that arise as I go along. This one needs a bit of re-sequencing re the first part...Much of it is only an outline of the subjects we cover...
Basic Operating Procedures for Apple Computers
(Rev; 10/12/09 MAC OSX _ Leopard Software)
Instructor: Charles L. Stone; (phone/email deleted for privacy)
This Guide includes the subjects to be covered. Take notes for details..
Excellent-- Apple 1 on 1 training and Genius Bar at Stamford Mall @$100 for 52 weeks.
· Starting-up: Press the button on left rear of computer or on top right for laptops.
· Shutting down: L click on Apple Icon (upper left) > Shut Down (or press button used to start)
· The Mouse (or Mouse Pads on laptops - See settings in System Preferences)°©
Practice with Free IMac Paint Brush & Solitaire programs (See below re downloading)
· The Mac Full Sized Keyboard:
· Laptop Keyboard. (Top Row - Same as left block above)
Apple Major Setup and Tools: (Take Notes)
· Specs/version re programs & applications. L Click Apple Icon > About This Mac > (Snow-Leopard=v.10.6; Leopard=v.10.5; Tiger has Blue Apple Icon.) For Application Versions: L. Click on Applications
· Apple Software updates ( must be connected to internet)- L click Apple Icon - upper Left> Software Updates> All updates will be added -You will need your Mac Password!!
· "System Preferences" - (Control Panel in Microsoft) Left click-check all: Apple Icon> System Preferences---Setting up: ---Desktop, Dock, Displays, Power, Mouse / Trackpad.
· Setting Time/Date: In System Preferences use "Time & Date" or L Click on time at upper rt. corner of desktop.
· The Desktop: Setting up the Icons you will need: L. click: Finder on top line> Preferences> General Tab>- check all boxes. To remove Unused-Unwanted Desktop icons, drag-drop in TRASH
· Finder &/or Macintosh Hard Drive icon-To find Folder / File storage-Also; in Applications drag to Dock to drop there;
· The "Dock" in the startup window: Setting up, adding and removing programs etc. Moving programs from Applications folder to the Dock. Small dot under icon show it is "OPEN. Right click on icon to choose Open - Close - Remove from dock. Removing returns program to Applications folder.
· Spotlight - Small circle at upper right to search all computer + Help Info. & searches to find almost anything
· Trash: Drag & drop items to be deleted + remove from Trash + Rt. Click to Empty Trash
· Dashboard: Setting widgets of your choiceŠ.
· Safari (Internet Explorer) -Using Bookmarks (with username & Passwords) for often visited web sites.
· Email: Setup: L Click "MAIL" > PREFERENCES > ACCOUNTS > L. Click PLUS sign (below left) > follow instructions-(AOL should be simple)--(Call your internet provider for problems.)
Exploring Files, Storage Folders
Managing Apple Windows ---3 small buttons top left of window - (red, yellow & green) = (close , minimize & maximize) -- this window. Also, Drag lower right corner of window to enlarge it. Drag top to move the window up, down or sideways
To shut down a frozen Mac = L click on Apple icon> emergency close; or - Control + Option + Delete (under fn) > Task Manager> Shut Down - (same as Control + Alt + Delete in Windows XP )
Creating Folders and copying to (Drag & Drop) + opening in programs
Renaming any folder or file: L. click it -turns blue-type a new name.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Applets: Must Know -- Apple trix -
For extensive tutorials & Apple Help go to: APPLE.COM/FINDOUTHOW/MAC
·
· Enlarge the print on screen :Command and (+ key 2d row l of delete)
· Delete Key Left (below F 12 at top) = to delete left
· To Delete to Right on Laptop = press Delete + fn key
· Delete to Right on full keyboard = press other Delete key under fn .
· Brighten/Darken Screen press F1 - F2 (Top Row)
· Sound Volume - Mute - Reduce - Increase press F10 - F11 -F12 (Top Row)
· To eject a CD/DVD Disk press ^ Key (Top Row rt. of F12)
· Enlarge or reduce text size in Mail or Safari = COMMAND and plus or minus (upper right).
· Downloading & Installing Software Updates -L. Click Apple (Upper rt. > Updates.. ( All Programs + Leopard}
·
Apple Screen copy & Print:
Part of a Screen = Command + Shift + 4 = then trace with mouse square to be copied - an icon appears on the desktopŠ..L click to open > file >Print (drag icon to trash when finished)
All of a Screen = Command + Shift + 3 = an icon appears on desktop with entire screenŠl click as above,
Selecting-Highlighting: (Photos, words, etc.) Selection turns blue - for doing something more with it (ie "Delete"," Copy", "Email", "Edit", etc
· L. Click on item = blue frame for one selection
· L. Click on 1st item, then Shift + L Click on last item = select several items
· L. Click 1st item + Command & L Click on more items = select different items.
· Command + Letter A = Select all items.
· (L. Click on item + drag = select several items) for Word Processing programs.
·
· Deselect : all selected items = L. Click in an empty area
Specific Program/Applications (Take Notes)
· Apple Text Edit (Word Processing included with Leopard) - At 1st screen, L click > Format > Wrap to Window: Also Format > Show Font to set type style.
· I Photo: imports, albums, editing, & slide shows.
· I-Tunes & Apple Store; Downloading ITunes, Movies, etc.
· Flash Drives, CD & DVD Player: Demo-Note Important : to remove any of these when computer is running you must first "EJECT" or loss of data may result.
· Preview Program (for photo viewing outside IPhoto) )
· Paintbrush & Klondike Solitaire - Free from Apple Store Downloads
· I Chess - (game Supplied)
· Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac = Word, Excel, Power Point ( Buy @ $250.) In Mac Word 2008 -Click on Oval in upper rt. corner for all toolbar functions
Apple vs M.S. Windows Keystroke Shortcuts
Attention: SHIFT, OPTION, CONTROL, ESCAPE, & BACKWARD DELETE, & MEDIA EJECT SYMBOL BUTTONS ARE NOT MARKED ON KEYS AS SHOWN ABOVE LEFT. THE OTHERS DO HAVE THESE SYMBOLS
Optional Hardware Add-Ons
Full sized keyboard (for Laptops) - about $50.
External full sized monitor (for Laptops) - about $170. for 17" screen
Mouse (cordless) (for Laptops) - about $25.
External Hard drive (for Time Machine full Backup) - about $120, for 500 GB.
TV Connection to view your screen (Photos, DVD's, Movie Downloads, etc.) - $35. at Apple
USB Multi Port Connecter (for mouse, keyboard, printer, external hard drive, USB Flash Memory devices, etc.) - $50.
Speakers - external - $38 and up
Re Apple Snow Leopard 8/09 Upgrade----- $25. ( Check it out in a Google Search)
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