INTRODUCTION TO MAC OSPresented by the Carson City Library-

Digital Learning Center - @Two

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Mac Myths Debunked! Body of the Mac Mac keyboard and mouse. Basic concepts (Desktop)

MYTHS ABOUT MACS

Less Software True, but….

There are other alternatives and now many programs that have been converted

Use Bootcamp which gives you the option of the Mac or Windows platform on your Mac

Myth Debunked

MYTHS ABOUT MACS

Macs are too expenses

Quality of your computer

Cost the same as PC

Myth Debunked

MYTHS ABOUT MACS

The MAC won’t last 10 years ago…. Gained in popularity On the rise, half of

purchaser are PC users.

Myth Debunked

MAC VERSES WINDOWS

One-stop shop (vertical integration)

Excellence in industrial design

High quality and unique products

Compatibility

More option from more vendors

Unfamiliar

Advantages Disadvantages

THE COMPONENTS OF THE MACLet’s look at the backside!

USB Head phones

THE KEYBOARD!Special Features

eject

mutevolum

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Arrowscomman

d command

brightness

Mission

Control

pause, play, fast-forward, rewind

THE MOUSE: WHERE IS THE SCROLL WHEEL? OR THE RIGHT AND LEFT CLICK?

Point Forwar

d

Palm Rest

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE DESKTOP

Different terminologyDifferent icons Different LocationsFun & exciting programs