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Chapter Objectives Learn the basics of Macintosh OS X and Windows 7 operating systems and techniques that allow Mac OS X and Windows 7 to work together. Use basic file management techniques to help organize work flow. Set up the hard drive on your computer or portable drive to transfer exercise files from the text CD. Use new fun applications and techniques to keep your desktop from becoming too cluttered. Advanced User: Create electronic slide shows of images, and create music, photo and data CDs using applications within Macintosh OS X and Windows 7 operating systems. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

Macintosh OS X and Windows 7 The following slides have been split for presentations using the Macintosh OS X operating system and the Windows 7 operating system. Navigating around Macintosh OS X (Leopard), and using Quick Look, iTunes, and desktop widgets is presented on the first half of slides. Navigating around Windows 7 and some of its special applications (Photo Gallery, Media Center, and Media Player) are presented on the second half of these slides, beginning on slide 29. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

The Macintosh OS X Dock The Dock displays applications, folders, files, and functions. Icons on the leftmost side are standard applications in Mac OS X. Those on the right are launched applications or minimized documents. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

Apple, Finder, and File Menus (1 of 2) The Apple menu provides application and system information and the Shut Down function. The Finder menu manages files and folders, navigates, and uses Empty Trash function to remove deleted files and folders. The File menu creates shortcuts and new folders, retrieves file information, ejects drives, and burns CDs. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

Edit, View, and Window Menus The Edit menu copies or cuts files to the Clipboard, and then pastes those files to another location. The Clipboard is a temporary storage area in memory. Multiple undoes are also done in the Edit menu. The View menu displays and arranges files and folders and has the Customize Toolbar function. The Window menu minimizes active windows. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

Using Help Mac Help in OS X provides answers to questions and also gives instructions on how to perform various functions by clicking underlined links; it also lets you type a question, phrase, or term to display a list of topics to look for further information. You can also use the help of an alphabetical index to narrow your search. You can get help from information stored on the hard drive, particularly all the Mac functions, or you can get help from the Apple website with an Internet connection. All applications have a Help command on their menu bars to bring up topics that pertain directly to that application. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

System Preferences © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning The System Preferences in the Apple menu allows you to make modifications within your computer, like adding hardware, adding and removing programs, updating applications, and modifying system functions and monitor displays. Here is where you can change Internet options, adjust Accessibility options, and set network connections.

Mac OS X: Save vs. Save As The Save command saves a file as the same name, to the same directory, using the same file extension. The Save As command is the initial first save of a file, which saves it to a different location, using a different file name or file extension for specific purposes. It can also have the same commands as the Save command. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

Burning CDs with Finder Select the Finder application to copy data files and folders to a blank CD or DVD. Drag the files onto the CD or DVD icon on the desktop, then drag to Trash to burn the CD or DVD, or create a burn folder to drag files into, then select File > Burn Disc. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

Windows: Save vs. Save As The Save command saves a file as the same name, to the same directory, using the same file extension. The Save As command is the initial first save of a file, which saves it to a different location, using a different file name or file extension for specific purposes. It can also have the same commands as the Save command. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

Searching in Windows 7 © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning Windows 7 uses a Search command in the Start menu (Start Menu > Search) to type in searches, and Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar to search within libraries.

Copying Music CDs with Media Player (1 of 2) To copy music CDs, use Windows Media Player to convert (Rip) music tracks to the Library, and then create a Playlist by dragging selected tracks. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

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