Mac - Apple Macintosh Training

Apple Macintosh Introduction– 1 Day

Welcome To The Macintosh

• Different parts of the computer
• Starting up and closing down Macs
• What the Operating System actually does

Apple Mac Basics

• Desktop basics
• Using the mouse
• Selecting and highlighting
• The menu bar
• Pull-down menus
• Pop up windows
• Opening and closing files
• Copying documents and folders
• Saving your work
• Navigating around the Mac
• The Control Strip

Storing Your Work

• Different storage devices
• Memory and storage issues
• Initialising and erasing disks
• Transferring information.

Making The Most Of Your Mac

• The Apple menu
• Understanding the Control Panels
• Using the scrapbook and clipboard
• Using Key Caps
• Sound Controls
• Apple Macintosh System fonts
• Installing new fonts
• Using Stickies
• Choosing printers and printing issues
• Using Sherlock to find things on your Mac.

Files, Folders And Documents

• Understanding the filing system
• Viewing folder contents
• Locating files and documents
• Using shortcuts.
  

Using The Mac On The Web

• Internet tools on your Mac
• Using Sherlock 2 to get the most from the web.

Good Housekeeping

• Organising your work
• Backing up your work
• What to do with system disks
• Mac tips and tricks.