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Overview
Computers are used in almost all fields of work. To work with a computer, it is essential to understand the computer environment and how data is stored. In this course, you'll explore a number of basic skills that will provide a good foundation for using Mac OS X in your everyday work.
Course Objectives
You will explore a number of basic skills that will provide a good foundation for using Mac OS X in your everyday work.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Internet browsing.
Target Student
Any person who is interested in learning the fundamentals needed to work on a Macintosh system.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explore some of the simpler aspects of working with the
computer, such as starting it up and using the keyboard and mouse. You will
also identify the basic functions of the desktop, Finder, and Dock.
- examine the file structure on the hard disk and create
a personal filing system within the user folder so you can organize your Macintosh
system in a way that will help you locate and work with your files more easily.
- use Mac OS X’s Finder preferences to customize the
look of your work environment. You will also use many of Mac OS X’s
system preferences to control a number of system settings that affect your
everyday work.
- work with Mac OS X and Classic applications and manage
multiple open applications. You will also create new documents, format and
edit text, and save and print documents.
- examine the basics of memory and storage, and how to effectively
manage the storage space on your computer.
- examine many advanced skills for working with the computer.
Using these shortcuts and techniques, you can quickly accomplish many tasks
on your computer.
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Course duration
1 Day(s)
Course outline
Lesson 1: Examining the Mac OS X Work Environment
- Topic 1A: Start Up the Computer
- Topic 1B: Use the Mouse
- Topic 1C: Navigate in Mac OS X
- Topic 1D: Customize the Dock
Lesson 2: Organizing Information
- Topic 2A: Explore the Mac OS X File Structure
- Topic 2B: Manage Folders
- Topic 2C: Set Finder Views
- Topic 2D: Set View Options
Lesson 3: Customizing Your Work Environment
- Topic 3A: Set Finder Preferences
- Topic 3B: Set the System Preferences
- Topic 3C: View Document and Folder Information
- Topic 3D: Create Multiple User Accounts
Lesson 4: Using Applications
- Topic 4A: Create a TextEdit Document
- Topic 4B: Edit a Document
- Topic 4C: Format Text
- Topic 4D: Print and Quit
- Topic 4E: Work with Multiple Applications
- Topic 4F: Use the Classic Environment
Lesson 5: Managing Storage Space
- Topic 5A: Determine Memory and Storage Capacity
- Topic 5B: Organize the Hard Disk
- Topic 5C: Use Removable Media
Lesson 6: Using Advanced Techniques
- Topic 6A: Use Advanced Finder Skills
- Topic 6B: Use Advanced Icon Selection Techniques
- Topic 6C: Search for Files and Information
- Topic 6D: Get Help Using the Mac Help Window
Hardware Requirements
For this course, you will need one computer for each student
and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum
hardware components:
- PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor. See www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/requirements.html for
a complete list of hardware systems that will run Mac OS X.
- At least 128 MB of RAM.
- At least 3 GB of available storage space to install the Mac
OS X operating system.
- A monitor capable of displaying 24-bit color at a resolution
of at least 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 or more recommended).
- A CD-ROM drive.
- A mouse or other pointing device.
- An Internet connection.
- A printer.
- For this course, it is assumed that you are using a keyboard
that does not require the use of function key combinations.
See your reference manual for
hardware considerations that apply to your specific hardware
setup.
Software Requirements
- The Mac OS X v10.3 (Panther) operating system.
- The Mac OS 9.1 or later (9.2 recommended) operating system.
- A Web browser, such as Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape Navigator
4.x, 6.1, 6.2 or 7.0.
