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Windows and Macintosh Operating System Environments

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. Overview:. The Mac OS X environment

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Windows and Macintosh Operating System Environments

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  1. 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

  2. Overview: • The Mac OS X environment • The Windows Vista environment • Macs and Windows working together • Managing files and folders • Summary

  3. Objectives: • Learn the basics of the new Mac OS X and Windows Vista operating systems • Use basic file management techniques to help organize workflow • Learn keystroke combinations to increase productivity

  4. Basic Definitions: • An operating system enables hardware and software to work together • Applications are software programs for a particular use

  5. The Mac OS X Environment • The Desktop • HD Icons • The Dock • Menu Bar

  6. 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

  7. The Desktop Icon>

  8. HD Icon • Double click Macintosh HD icon to display contents of hard drive in window

  9. The Dock • The Dock Displays the applications, files and folders

  10. Menu Bar: Finder • The Finder menu at the top of the screen lets you navigate the computer

  11. The File Menu

  12. Finder Icon Box Opened • Can navigate all controls of your hard drive, add in external, disks and attach devices • All programs (applications) and recent work can be accessed .9 4. <.8> <.7 6. 5. 1. 2. 3.

  13. The Windows Vista Environment • The Desktop • The Start Menu and Computer Function • Help and Support

  14. The Desktop • The Vista desktop functions much like the Mac desktop

  15. The Start Menu • The Start Menu • All Programs • Shut Down • Most Frequently Used Programs

  16. Icons • The Recycle Bin (to delete files) • Control Panel • Network • Internet Explorer (Shortcut) • Computer

  17. Understanding the Parts of a Folder • Navigation Pane • Forward and Back Buttons • Toolbar • Address Bar • Heading • File List • The Search box • Details Pane

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

  19. 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 it • Mac files do not need extensions • Cross platform files can be read by different operating systems

  20. Same Function, Different Name • Mac HD and Computer • Aliases and Shortcut • Trash and Recycle Bin • Find and Search • Sherlock and Search • Dock and Taskbar • System Preferences and Control Panel

  21. Keystrokes to Increase Productivity

  22. Keystrokes to Increase Productivity Continued

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Managing Files and Folders Continued • Creating a folder directory using a Mac OS X • Creating a folder directory using Windows Vista • Searching for files • Creating an Alias or Shortcut

  26. 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.

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