Hardware/Software G4, OS X, Office X….

Desktop: 15” iMac

• 80GB hard disk • 15-inch flat panel LCD • 1GHz PowerPC G4 • 512 MB memory • Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) • Built-in speakers and mike • Headphone jack • Apple Keyboard + 2 USB 1.1

• Optical Mouse • 3 USB 2.0 and 2 FireWire 400 ports 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Transferring your data files

• No Floppy or Zip drive on iMac or PowerBook • External Zip and floppies available through ITS folks or Help Desk (239-3711) • Or use flash drive with USB port…… 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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OS X

• New look • Transition from OS 9: – See TLC’s support document • Better Memory management – Force Quitting works!

– Doesn’t crash the system 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Office Programs

• Microsoft Office X: – Word: Document processing – Excel: Spreadsheets – PowerPoint: Presentations • Faculty/Staff: Buy for Home use: http://msca.foundationccc.org/order1.asp

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Other Software

• Internet Explorer 5.2 Web browser – Use for access to GroupWise email • Anti-Virus • Telnet (through terminal) • Fetch (FTP) – Technical use – File transfer to servers for Web sites 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Exchanging documents

• File versions PC and Mac compatible – Macs can use PC-formatted disks – Easy Document exchange • No version problems – Office X: Opens files created in older and PC versions 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Adding new software

• Install programs yourself if allowed • Be Careful! Follow installation ( instructions • Check with the Robert Lam [email protected]

) before installing software that affects the network – E.g. chat, server-based programs, streaming media 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Software compliance

• Please do not copy or install any

illegal or unlicensed software on your CCSF computer!

• Commercial software must be legally: – Purchased – Licensed – Installed in accordance with its license 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Allowing System updates

• Apple puts out OS updates • You will see a window like this • If you have time, click Install • Save any open files first!

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Turning your Mac on/off

• Power on buttons marked – iMac Back left on base – PowerBook Right of keyboard • Shut down from Finder Apple menu 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Opening CD drive

• Open button marked – Top of keyboard – Right of F - 1-12 keys • To eject disk, drag to trash 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Allowing System updates

• Apple puts out OS updates • You will see a window like this • If you have time, click Install • Wait till the updates are complete – Watch progress bar 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Allowing System updates

• You may need to type your password • You may need to restart 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Hardware/Software: Summary

• Consistent hardware and software • OS X Operating system – Automatic Updating • Microsoft Office X for common applications • Advantages include – Document exchange – Compatibility with older versions and the PC 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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Further Information

• Find this presentation and other documents in Word, PowerPoint and Acrobat format: – www.ccsf.edu/tlc - Handouts link – Also see the training link for our Workshop Schedule • Document and Workshop subjects include: • CCSF Network, Logging On • Microsoft Office Applications • GroupWise • Windows XP • Mac OS X 4/26/2020 City College of San Francisco: Technology Learning Center

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