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If you want to learn about Mac (OSX) in Sydney, then this course is for you.

This non-accredited course introduces the basic skills required to operate your computer. You will learn how to operate the keyboard and mouse and use windows, create and store simple documents, burn CD’s, use a scanner. No assumed knowledge or skills required.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

Day One:

• Quick history of the Mac
• Starting up and logging in
• The basic desktop
• The Mac window
• The Mac menu bar
• The dock
• Preferences and settings
• Using finder to organise your files and folders

Day Two:

• Searching and saving searches in your finder
• Launching and quitting applications
• Creating and saving a basic text document
• Apple keyboard shortcuts
• Printing
• Burning CD/DVD
• E-mail and web browsing
• Advanced window management and dashboard
• Shutting down and logging out
• Q&A (time permitting)

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Turn on a computer and use the basic features of Mas OS X
• Customise and configure Mac OS X
• Manage files and folders
• Open, use and close applications
• Save and print documents
• Burn CDs
• Use the built in mail and web browsing programs
• Shut down the computer

Other Information

Please bring a pen and paper.

Design & Technology Ctr, cnr Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle. If driving, no left turn into Gordon St, so turn left into Lilyfield Rd, then first right into Gordon St. (click on venue below for directions)

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

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