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Unit B: Getting Started with Mac OS X Unit B: Getting Started with Mac OS X LeopardLeopard

Getting Started with Mac OS X Getting Started with Mac OS X LeopardLeopard

Mac OS X v10.5, or Leopard, is an operating system; software that manages the complete operation of a computer― keeps all hardware and software working together

properly When a Mac is started, Leopard

automatically starts ― this activates Finder, which provides access to

files and programs― and then displays the desktop, a graphical user

interface (GUI) that is used to interact with Leopard and other software loaded on the computer

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Getting Started with Mac OS X Getting Started with Mac OS X LeopardLeopard

Finder helps to organize files (which are collections of stored electronic data, such as text, pictures, video, music and programs) in folders (containers for files) so that they can easily be located

When a file or program is opened, Leopard displays the file or program in a rectangular-shaped work area known as a window

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ObjectivesObjectives

Start Mac OS X Leopard Use a pointing device

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Starting Mac OS X LeopardStarting Mac OS X Leopard

When starting a Mac, Leopard steps through a process called booting to get the computer up and running― during this process the user may need to enter a

user account name and password, which identifies the user to Leopard as an authorized user of the computer

― as part of the of the boot process, Leopard activates Finder and displays the desktop―the desktop is a way to interact with the Mac

computer and to access its tools―the desktop appears with preset, or default,

settings which can be changed to suit the user needs

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Starting Mac OS X LeopardStarting Mac OS X Leopard

When the Mac computer starts, the desktop contains the Finder menu bar, the MacIntosh HD (hard drive) icon, and the dock― the MacIntosh HD icon, located in the upper

right corner of the computer screen provides quick access to all items stored on the computer

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Starting Mac OS X LeopardStarting Mac OS X Leopard

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Mac login screen

Mac OS X Leopard desktop

Starting Mac OS X LeopardStarting Mac OS X Leopard

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Quick Quiz

T/F: Default settings cannot be changed. T/F: The process called booting gets the computer up and running. T/F: The menu bar is located at the bottom of your computer screen.

Using a Pointing DeviceUsing a Pointing Device

The most common way to interact with the Mac and the software being used is with a pointing device, such as a mouse or a trackpad

As the pointing device is moved, a small arrow (or other symbol), called a pointer, moves on the screen in the same direction

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Common pointer shapes

Using a Pointing DeviceUsing a Pointing Device

Pointer – a small arrow or other symbol Pointer – a small arrow or other symbol on the screen controlled by a pointing on the screen controlled by a pointing devicedevice

Pointing – positioning the pointer over Pointing – positioning the pointer over an item and hovering on itan item and hovering on it

ScreenTip – a label that appears on the ScreenTip – a label that appears on the screen when you point to an item, screen when you point to an item, providing the name of the itemproviding the name of the item

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Using a Pointing DeviceUsing a Pointing Device

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Common Mac pointing devices

Shortcut menu

A. Mighty MouseB. Wireless Mighty MouseC. Tackpad with separate buttonD. Multi-Touch trackpad

[A]

[B] [C] [D]

Using a Pointing DeviceUsing a Pointing Device

Press a button on the pointing device to select and move objects (such as icons and desktop windows) open programs, folders and files; and also to selection options for performing specific tasks such as saving files

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Basic pointing device techniques

Quick QuizQuick Quiz

Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.

The __________ is a small arrow or other The __________ is a small arrow or other symbol on the screen controlled by a pointing symbol on the screen controlled by a pointing device. (Ans.)device. (Ans.)

Pointing to an item entails positioning the Pointing to an item entails positioning the pointer over an item and __________ on it. pointer over an item and __________ on it. (Ans)(Ans)

When you right-click an item, a __________ When you right-click an item, a __________ menu opens. (Ans.)menu opens. (Ans.)

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