MacOS X Introduction

Summary

Course Aim:

This course provides an introduction to efficiently use the interface of MacOS X. Users will learn how to use the MacOS to work with applications, organise the hard disk and customise the MacOS to meet their specific needs and preferences.

This course is ideal for new Mac users or experienced users upgrading to Mac OS X - anyone who wants to use Mac OS X in their work without losing productive time trying to learn through trial and error. Courseware supplied; comprehensive & Alpha designed.

Course Prerequisites:

Previous experience using applications on a PC or Macintosh is an essential prerequisite for this course.

Course Duration:

One day; 9:00am - 4:30pm

Classroom courses include:

  • Adobe Certified instructors (with min 10 yrs experience)
  • Alpha prepared comprehensive coursenotes with tutorials and exercises (updated frequently to reflect industry trends)
  • Certificates
  • eLearning DVD Package (FREE at course registration where available, see our SPECIALS)
  • After course support, unlimited HELP DESK (via email, to reinforce the learning), helpdesk@alphacc.com.au
  • Training guarantee
  • FREE repeat of public course within 6 months (where required, and on same version), see terms & conditions

Content

Course Content

During this course you will learn about:

Topic 1 Introduction to MacOS X

  • Preparing the HD for MacOS X
  • Understanding MacOS X Architecture
  • MacOS X Overview
  • MacOS X Standard Applications (Accessories)
  • What’s Changed from MacOS 9?
  • The Application Menu
  • Windows
  • Menu Extras

Topic 2 Using The Finder and Dock

  • The Finder Window
  • Finder Toolbar
  • Finder Preferences
  • Desktop
  • The File System
  • The Top-Level Mac OS X File System
  • The Home Directory
  • Applications
  • The Finder Menu Bar
  • The Go Menu
  • The Dock
  • Running Classic Applications
  • Direct Booting to Mac OS 9 & Back to OS X

Topic 3 Software Sources

  • Software Considerations in a Multiuser System

Topic 4 Accessories

  • The Basic Productivity Applications
  • Desk Accessories
  • Working With Audio Media
  • Working with Digital Video
  • Digital Imaging and Graphic Utilities
  • Web Browsing
  • Sherlock
  • Keychain Access

Topic 5 Networking

  • Setting Up Mac OS X Networking
  • Setting Network Port Priorities and Locations
  • Using Network Sharing
  • Customizing Your Shared Folders
  • Network Utility: A Quick Overview

Topic 6 Setting up Printers & Fonts

  • Setting up Printers
  • Adding Fonts

Topic 7 Monitors and ColorSync

  • Configuring Displays
  • ColorSync System Preferences Panel
  • ColorSync Utility

Topic 8 Additional System Preferences

  • Personal System Preferences
  • Hardware System Preferences
  • Internet and Network Preferences
  • System Preferences
  • System Utilities

Topic 9 Creating User Accounts

  • Adding an administrator account to your computer
  • About administrator accounts
  • Adding a new user account to your computer
  • Deleting a user account
  • Switching between user accounts
  • About logging in and out

Topic 10 Working with Files, Folders , & Applications

  • Moving Files and Folders
  • Renaming Files
  • Copying Files and Folders
  • Deleting Files and Folders
  • Creating Aliases
  • Opening Unrecognized Files
  • Force-Quitting Applications with the Process Manager

Appendix A: Index

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Packages

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Selected Level 1 courses $800 from 27/04/2010

Selected Level 1 public courses in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centres are now $800 (RRP $935) during the promotional period. The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion.

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The Acrobat Package (Acrobat for Business and Acrobat Advanced) public courses in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centres is now $800 during the promotional period (Package RRP normally $850; note the 2 courses bought separetely are $945). The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion and is limited.

 

eLearning DVD

When you attend the any of the following scheduled courses, you will receive a FREE eLearning DVD:

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  • PhotoShop Level 1
  • Illustrator Level 1
  • InDesign Level 1
  • Dreamweaver Level 1
  • Flash Level 1
  • Acrobat Advanced
  • PhotoShop Level 2
  • Illustrator Level 2
  • InDesign Level 2
  • Dreamweaver Level 2
  • Flash Level 2

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Course cost

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