Introduction to Mac OSX Panther for general use

Introduction to Mac OSX Panther for general use training course— Bespoke

Mac OS X brought a lot of changes to the Mac platform, some of them immediately welcome (stability, new possibilities, UNIX) some of them less so (performance issues, software compatibility, required changes to workflow etc.) Either way, many of the changes from OS 9 to OS X were fairly radical, and present real challenges to users making the upgrade.

This course can be taken either by people wanting to make the transition from an earlier version of MAC OS to Mac OS X Panther or by complete novices who want learn about the Mac operating system.

By the end of this course you will be able to install and troubleshoot Mac OS X, set up user accounts and understand priviledges. You will be able to use the new Finder to easily navigate and organise your file system as well a performing common tasks such as setting up a printer, making a network connection, shring files, etc. YOu will also have a good understanding of how to use many of Apple’s pre-installed applications for work or entertainment.

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Introduction to Mac OSX Panther for general use training course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

Installing Mac OS X Panther
-Preparing your disk
-Installer Options
-Drivers and Xcode Tools - what are they?

Multiple Users:
-How to set up users. Levels of user restriction.
-Enable Root with CD (and caution)
-File Permissions

Mac OS X Architecture & Terms
-Quartz, UNIX, Aqua etc - what are they all and how do you use them?

File Structure - where did everything go?
-The User folder structure. Where you’ll find everything in your individual User folder and what it’s all for.
-The main system/library folders and a side by side comparison with Mac OS 9

Print Center:
-Setting up a Printer through USB or a network
-New options as of 10.3
-How to create PDFs in OS X. Different types of PDF for documentation and print

Finder
-Different views and shortcuts to navigate quickly
-Setting new window and navigation preferences
-Desktop Preferences
-Finding Files
-Deleting Files
-Setting the Desktop
-The Apple Menu
-System Preferences: a brief overview and how they changed

Dock
-Ways to optimize it/customise it.
-Plug-ins for the Dock

Networking & Sharing
-Setting up TCP/IP settings
-Sharing files with Mac users
-Sharing files with Windows users
-Other Sharing options: HTTP; FTP; Printers
-Apple's Built in Firewall
-Sharing Internet Connections

Classic
-Do you need it?
-Compatibility issues and running in a dual environment

Exposé, Effects etc
-Setting preferences

Apple Installed Applications and Utilities
-FontBook: font management software. How good is it? How to use it
-ColorSync Utility
-Network Utility
-NetInfo Manager

Troubleshooting & Getting Help
-Repairing permissions; booting from start up CD, single user mode, etc.
-List of Help resources

Advantages of learning Apple Mac OS X Panther 10.3 with XChangeTraining

-Our Mac OS X trainers are experienced print professionals with experience integrating Mac OS X systems for print workflows.
-It's solutions based: before you come to XChange Training we agree the course content with you based on your needs.
-XChange training focuses on real tasks that reflect how the software is used in professional print situations.
-On-site and off-site training is available for the whole UK.
-Free email support service for 3 months after course.
-We get consistently good feedback from our clients.
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Training Pricing

On-site course pricing
Prices include a set of course notes per trainee, 3 months telephone and/or e-mail support service after the course and all refreshments including a light lunch if held at the training centre.

For training courses outside of London a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

Training centre pricing
Pricing for training at the Britton Street facility:
1 person £395 for a 1 day course*
2 people £495 for a 1 day course*
3 people £595 for a 1 day course
4 people £695 for a 1 day course
5 people £795 for a 1 day course
6 people £895 for a 1 day course
All prices subject to VAT

Training Centre address
17-18 Britton Street,
Clerkenwell, London
EC1M 5NQ

Tel: 0845 363 1130
Email: info@xchangetraining.co.uk

* For courses held outside of London for less than 3 trainees, there is an additional charge of £75, plus a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

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