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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- 2097-7876Professor: Michael KappersStudent: Sean CunninghamJune 1, 2009
Overview:
The Mac OS X environmentThe Windows Vista environmentMacs and Windows working togetherManaging files and foldersSummary
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
Basic Definitions:
An operating system enables hardware and software to work togetherApplications are software programs for a particular use
The Mac OS X Environment
The DesktopHD IconsThe DockMenu Bar
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
The DesktopIcon>
HD Icon
Double click Macintosh HD icon to display contents of hard drive in window
The Dock
The Dock Displays the applications, files and folders
Menu Bar: Finder
The Finder menu at the top of the screen lets you navigate the computer
The File Menu
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
The Desktop
The Vista desktop functions much like the Mac desktop
The Start Menu
The Start Menu All ProgramsShut DownMost Frequently Used Programs
Icons
The Recycle Bin (to delete files)Control PanelNetworkInternet Explorer (Shortcut)Computer
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
Vista Help and Support
The Help and Support center in the Start menu is where you will find tutorials, troubleshooting and maintenance information
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
Same Function, Different Name
Mac HD and ComputerAliases and ShortcutTrash and Recycle BinFind and SearchSherlock and SearchDock and TaskbarSystem Preferences and Control Panel
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
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
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
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
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
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.