Mac OS X Jaguar Fundamentals

Training Provided by The Virtual Training Company Apple's revolutionary new Unix-based operating system was developed from the ground up. OS X has new features and usability that provide better stability, including multi-tasking and protected memory. Faster than previous Apple operating systems, OS X remains user-friendly to the point of affection. Even so, OS X is a radical departure from previous Mac operating systems. VTC author Matt Neutra will walk you through all of the new elements of OS X - including v10.2 - and show you how to maneuver it like a power user. He starts by familiarizing you with the interface, then guides you through the use of the Finder. You will learn how to set your preferences, how to use Sherlock, how to share files, the iLife applications, and more. You'll be introduced to various multimedia applications, including QuickTime, iTunes, and iMovie. Welcome to Mac OS X. To start learning right away, just click one of the movie topics below.

Mac OS X Jaguar Fundamentals

Introduction

1. Welcome
2. Introduction

Getting Started

1. A Brief History of OS X
2. System Requirements
3. Installation Tips
4. Setting Up Mac OS X
5. Interface - First Glance

Elements of the Interface

1. Keys and Controls pt. 1
2. Keys and Controls pt. 2
3. Keys and Controls pt. 3
4. The Window
5. The Dock pt. 1
6. The Dock pt. 2
7. The Menu Bar pt. 1
8. The Menu Bar pt. 2
9. Setting the Date and Time
10. The Desktop
11. Understanding the Trash Can
12. Interface Extras
13. Summary

Understanding the Finder

1. Finder Basics pt. 1
2. Finder Basics pt. 2
3. The Finder Toolbar in Depth pt. 1
4. The Finder Toolbar in Depth pt. 2
5. The Finder Menus pt. 1
6. The Finder Menus pt. 2
7. The Finder Menus pt. 3
8. Working in the Finder (file management) pt. 1
9. Working in the Finder (file management) pt. 2

Applications in OS X

1. What is an Application/Program?
2. Opening and Closing Programs
3. What is a Document?
4. Saving and Opening Documents
5. Examples of Basic Applications pt. 1
6. Examples of Basic Applications pt. 2
7. Overview of Useful Utilities
8. Classic vs. Aqua

Using OS X

1. Personal Preferences pt. 1
2. Personal Preferences pt. 2
3. Personal Preferences pt. 3
4. Hardware Preferences pt. 1
5. Hardware Preferences pt. 2
6. Internet Preferences
7. Network Preferences
8. System Preferences pt. 1
9. System Preferences pt. 2
10. System Preferences pt. 3
11. Personalizing the Look and Feel pt. 1
12. Personalizing the Look and Feel pt. 2
13. File and Program Sharing Over a Network
14. Getting on the Internet pt. 1
15. Getting on the Internet pt. 2
16. Using e-mail pt. 1
17. Using e-mail pt. 2
18. Using e-mail pt. 3
19. Talking to Digital Lifestyle Devices pt. 1
20. Talking to Digital Lifestyle Devices pt. 2
21. Using Classic
22. Using Fonts
23. Finding Things with Sherlock pt. 1
24. Finding Things with Sherlock pt. 2
25. Finding Things with Sherlock pt. 3
26. Burning CDs
27. Watching DVDs
28. Keeping OS X Up to Date
29. Multiple Users
30. File Sharing

Multimedia (brief overview)

1. QuickTime Movies
2. iTunes
3. iPhoto pt. 1
4. iPhoto pt. 2
5. iMovie pt. 1
6. iMovie pt. 2

Troubleshooting

1. Resetting the Root Password
2. Using the Built in Help
3. Getting Help Online
4. Applecare

Extras

1. Getting to the Command Line
2. Print Center

Jaguar

1. Jaguar Intro
2. iChat
3. Mail
4. Address Book
5. Address Book pt. 2
6. Quartz Extreme
7. Sherlock
8. Sherlock pt. 2
9. Quicktime 6
10. Find
11. Rendezvous
12. Inkwell
13. Windows Networking
14. Preferences
15. iCal
16. iCal pt. 2
17. iSync

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