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Windows and Macintosh Operating System Environments Demonstration of the Features and Functions of the Windows and Macintosh Systems DIG 2000- Introduction to Digital Media- 2097-7876 Professor: Michael Kappers Student: Sean Cunningham June 1, 2009
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Page 1: Windows and Macintosh Operating System Environments Demonstration of the Features and Functions of the Windows and Macintosh Systems DIG 2000- Introduction.

Windows and Macintosh Operating System Environments

Demonstration of the Features and Functions of the Windows and Macintosh Systems

DIG 2000- Introduction to Digital Media- 2097-7876Professor: Michael KappersStudent: Sean CunninghamJune 1, 2009

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Overview:

The Mac OS X environmentThe Windows Vista environmentMacs and Windows working togetherManaging files and foldersSummary

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Objectives:

Learn the basics of the new Mac OS X and Windows Vista operating systemsUse basic file management techniques to help organize workflowLearn keystroke combinations to increase productivity

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Basic Definitions:

An operating system enables hardware and software to work togetherApplications are software programs for a particular use

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The Mac OS X Environment

The DesktopHD IconsThe DockMenu Bar

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The Desktop

This Screen Displays When Your System Is Loaded The Mac OS X displays your drives,

portable media devices and most frequently used applications, files and folders

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The DesktopIcon>

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HD Icon

Double click Macintosh HD icon to display contents of hard drive in window

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The Dock

The Dock Displays the applications, files and folders

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Menu Bar: Finder

The Finder menu at the top of the screen lets you navigate the computer

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The File Menu

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Finder Icon Box Opened

Can navigate all controls of your hard drive, add in external, disks and attach devicesAll programs (applications) and recent work can be accessed

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The Windows Vista Environment

The DesktopThe Start Menu and Computer FunctionHelp and Support

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The Desktop

The Vista desktop functions much like the Mac desktop

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The Start Menu

The Start Menu All ProgramsShut DownMost Frequently Used Programs

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Icons

The Recycle Bin (to delete files)Control PanelNetworkInternet Explorer (Shortcut)Computer

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Understanding the Parts of a Folder

1. Navigation Pane

2. Forward and Back Buttons

3. Toolbar

4. Address Bar

5. Heading

6. File List

7. The Search box

8. Details Pane

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Vista Help and Support

The Help and Support center in the Start menu is where you will find tutorials, troubleshooting and maintenance information

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Saving and Reading OS X and Windows Files

All files within Windows need an extension to identify what kind of file it is and the application that created itMac files do not need extensionsCross platform files can be read by different operating systems

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Same Function, Different Name

Mac HD and ComputerAliases and ShortcutTrash and Recycle BinFind and SearchSherlock and SearchDock and TaskbarSystem Preferences and Control Panel

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Keystrokes to Increase Productivity

TO DO THIS: MACHINTOSH: PC:

Create a new document Command + N CTRL + N

Save a file Command + S CTRL + S

Find Command + F CTRL + F

Select everything in a document

Command + A CTRL + A

Cut Command + X CTRL + X

Copy Command + C CTRL + C

Paste Command + V CTRL + V

Print in a selected document Command + P CTRL + P

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Keystrokes to Increase Productivity Continued

TO DO THIS: MACHINTOSH: PC:

Bold text Command + B CTRL + B

Italicize text Command + I CTRL + I

Quit Command + Q CTRL + Q

Undo previous action Command + Z CTRL + Z

Redo action Command + Y CTRL + Y

Move between menus F9 ALT, Arrow keys

Create alias or shortcut to link file or application

Command + L Right click mouse to create shortcut

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Transporting Media and Ejecting Disks

Removable media are CD’s, DVD’s memory cards, or portable external hard drives and USB flash drives that can be transported to other computers Most Mac and Windows computers today

have USB and Firewire connections that allow hardware portable drives to plug into any computer to transfer data

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Managing Files and Folders

One of the most important things a designer can do to be productive is to be organized. Creating folders and placing files saves time

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Managing Files and Folders Continued

Creating a folder directory using a Mac OS XCreating a folder directory using Windows VistaSearching for filesCreating an Alias or Shortcut

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SUMMARY

As a designer it is important to have a fundamental understanding of both Windows Vista and Mac OS X operating systems, their similarities and differences , and how to use files on both systems. You must know how to navigate around each system and understand the similarities of various functions and keystrokes. You must know how to create a manageable work environment.