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Basic Functions on a Mac
Preview
While selecting any item, (what do you mean by "selecting any item"? Does this mean you click on the icon once, or does it mean something else? I assume this only works with files, not with the applicaitons themselves, right? If so, make that explicit)a file, such as a picture, pdf, video, document, etc., tap the Space bar to preview the file without having to open it.
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Instead of controlling the window from the top right hand corner of the screen, Macs controls are on the top left hand corner of the screen. The red circle closes the window, the yellow minus minimizes the window, and the green plus changes the window to its optimal size. (make sure to mention that there is really no equivalent to the minimize/maximize function as with Windows Explorer)There is no maximize button like on Windows. The optimize button opens the window to the ideal size for itself, not maximizes it to fill the screen.
Computer Status Information
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At the very right hand side of the toolbar at the top of the screen, there is a magnifying glass icon for the Spotlight feature. The Spotlight feature allows you to searches your entire computer based on file names. This is the easiest way to search for a particular file, folder, application, or anything else on your computer. (screenshot filename: spotlight.jpg)Click on image to enlarge)
The Dock
The Dock at the bottom of the screen is an advanced version of the Taskbar on the bottom of the Windows interface. Apple provides a set of default applications already installed on the Dock.
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There are two folders to the left of the Trash on the Dock: Applications and Documents. The Applications folder, contains all of the Applications/Programs on your computer. (snapshot filename: application folder on dock. jpg) The Documents folder is the place where you can store documents like papers and image files. (Click on image to enlarge)
Removing Seldom-Used Applications/Programs from the Dock
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- Hold down the Control button and click on the icon of the Application/Program that you want to remove (the equivalent of right clicking on a mouse).
- Choose Options → Remove from Dock. (snapshot filename: removing an app from dock.jpg)Click on image to enlarge)
Adding Often-Used Applications/Programs to the Dock
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- Hold down the Control button and click the item.
- Select Move to Trash. (screenshot filename: deleting an item.jpg)Click on image to enlarge)
Emptying the Trash
To empty the trash:
- Click the Finder menu button on the toolbar at the top of the desktop
- Select Empty Trash. (screenshot filename: empty trash.jpg)Click on image to enlarge)
Installing New Software on the Mac
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TRACKPAD COMBINATION | WHAT IT DOES |
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One finger click | Clicks item |
Control + click | Right clicks item |
Two fingers drag | Scroll through frontmost window |
Four fingers drag down | View all open windows |
Four fingers drag up | Go back to previously open window |