Intermediate Mac OS X

Intermediate Mac OS XIntermediate Mac OS X

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004Tuesday, January 27, 2004

Mac OS X Basic ReviewMac OS X Basic Review

• Mac OS X is multi-user operating systemMac OS X is multi-user operating system• Mac OS X Login & DesktopMac OS X Login & Desktop• Mac OS X Icons & WindowsMac OS X Icons & Windows• Mac OS X Folder StructureMac OS X Folder Structure• Mac OS X ApplicationsMac OS X Applications• iTunes - application to organize and control iTunes - application to organize and control

music elements on your Macintoshmusic elements on your Macintosh

Mac OS X System PreferencesMac OS X System Preferences



•Mac OS X System PreferencesMac OS X System Preferences•Series of controls for all aspects of AquaSeries of controls for all aspects of Aqua•Divided into categoriesDivided into categories•PersonalPersonal•HardwareHardware•Internet / NetworkInternet / Network•SystemSystem

•Accessibility dependent upon loginAccessibility dependent upon login

One Mac - Many UsersOne Mac - Many Users

• Mac OS X based on networked computer Mac OS X based on networked computer model of UNIX. As a multi-user operating model of UNIX. As a multi-user operating system, Mac OS X requires you to login!system, Mac OS X requires you to login!

• Login Review (three methods)Login Review (three methods)• Automatic login with an specified accountAutomatic login with an specified account• Mac OS X presents a list of accounts to loginMac OS X presents a list of accounts to login• Mac OS X asks for a userid / password for loginMac OS X asks for a userid / password for login


• PantherPanther


• Your “stuff” is tied to your login accountYour “stuff” is tied to your login account• Icons & settings for the Desktop and the DockIcons & settings for the Desktop and the Dock• Desktop pictures, screen saver, languageDesktop pictures, screen saver, language• Your web browser favorites and email accountsYour web browser favorites and email accounts• Personally installed programs & fontsPersonally installed programs & fonts• Choice of programs launching at loginChoice of programs launching at login• DocumentsDocuments


• User Account TypesUser Account Types• Admin account - the initial Mac OS X accountAdmin account - the initial Mac OS X account• Normal account - restricted to Home FolderNormal account - restricted to Home Folder• Superuser account (often called root user)Superuser account (often called root user)


• User Account Type - AdministratorUser Account Type - Administrator• Must be one Admin accountMust be one Admin account• Can have multiple Admin accounts, but Can have multiple Admin accounts, but

this is not recommended has this this is not recommended has this allows:allows:• changes to main folder structurechanges to main folder structure• changes to all System Preferenceschanges to all System Preferences• Change system wide printers, fonts, screen Change system wide printers, fonts, screen

savers, etc…savers, etc…


• User Account Type - AdministratorUser Account Type - Administrator• Can use Utilities like Print Center / Disk UtilityCan use Utilities like Print Center / Disk Utility• Can create new folders outside of home folderCan create new folders outside of home folder• Decides who gets to have accounts on MacDecides who gets to have accounts on Mac• This is NOT a super user account (root)This is NOT a super user account (root)

• The Administrator account can not see all files and The Administrator account can not see all files and folders on the Macintosh; there are still several folders on the Macintosh; there are still several restrictions and safety mechanisms to prevent the restrictions and safety mechanisms to prevent the Administrator from damaging the operating system.Administrator from damaging the operating system.


• User Account Type User Account Type - Normal Users- Normal Users• Everyday access to their home folderEveryday access to their home folder• Access to some System PreferencesAccess to some System Preferences

• Screen SaversScreen Savers

• Can not create folders on main level of hard diskCan not create folders on main level of hard disk• Can not delete applications / system resourcesCan not delete applications / system resources• Can access shared folderCan access shared folder• Can use all applicationsCan use all applications


• User Accounts - SetupUser Accounts - Setup


• User Accounts - SetupUser Accounts - Setup


• User Accounts - SetupUser Accounts - Setup• Name Field - First and Last NameName Field - First and Last Name• Short Name - can not contain spacesShort Name - can not contain spaces• Login Picture - preset or custom photoLogin Picture - preset or custom photo• Password -Password -

• Combination of characters (mix letter, numbers)Combination of characters (mix letter, numbers)• Case sensitive (upper and lower case letters are Case sensitive (upper and lower case letters are

treated as different letters)treated as different letters)• Admin accounts can not have blank passwordsAdmin accounts can not have blank passwords


• User Accounts - A Bit of ProtectionUser Accounts - A Bit of Protection• Often times, walking away from your computer Often times, walking away from your computer

for short bit leaves your computer open for for short bit leaves your computer open for possible tamperingpossible tampering• Bathroom and refreshment breaksBathroom and refreshment breaks

• Set up your Screen Saver with “use my user Set up your Screen Saver with “use my user account password” option.account password” option.• Screen saver will kick in after couple minutesScreen saver will kick in after couple minutes• To get back to work, move mouse/press key and To get back to work, move mouse/press key and

then enter password when prompted to do sothen enter password when prompted to do so


• Folder StructureFolder Structure• Install fonts in Home Folder--> Library --> Fonts Install fonts in Home Folder--> Library --> Fonts

(remember your home folder uses your account’s short name)(remember your home folder uses your account’s short name)

• Users can install programs in their Home FolderUsers can install programs in their Home Folder• Usually create an Applications folderUsually create an Applications folder• Your personal applications in your home directory Your personal applications in your home directory

can not be used by other login accountscan not be used by other login accounts• Set permissions on the Applications folderSet permissions on the Applications folder

Application InstallationApplication Installation

• Application Installation ProcessApplication Installation Process• Go to Go to http://www.http://www.versiontrackerversiontracker.com.com• Search for freeware gamesSearch for freeware games• Download the following:Download the following:Maelstrom X 3.0.6Maelstrom X 3.0.6 • Install the software following Instructor's leadInstall the software following Instructor's lead• Run software and try it out.Run software and try it out.

Application InstallationApplication Installation

• Application Installers (different types)Application Installers (different types)• Downloads may come in as .sit, .gz, or .dmgDownloads may come in as .sit, .gz, or .dmg• If installation instructions are give, follow themIf installation instructions are give, follow them• Some installers will ask for Admin passwordSome installers will ask for Admin password• Some package installers require restartSome package installers require restart• Apple’s Software Updates should be run on Apple’s Software Updates should be run on

regular basisregular basis

Mac OS X Printing / FontsMac OS X Printing / Fonts

• Mac OS X preinstalled printer driversMac OS X preinstalled printer drivers• Epson, HP, Canon, LexmarkEpson, HP, Canon, Lexmark• Many older printers not compatibleMany older printers not compatible

• Connectors (no round serial or parallel connectors)Connectors (no round serial or parallel connectors)• Drivers (companies not supporting older printers)Drivers (companies not supporting older printers)

• Most networked PostScript printers supportedMost networked PostScript printers supported• Most USB inkjet printers in last 3 years Most USB inkjet printers in last 3 years • Mac OS X 10.2 now supports CUPSMac OS X 10.2 now supports CUPS

• Common UNIX Printing SystemCommon UNIX Printing System• Supports printers that do not have Mac OS X driversSupports printers that do not have Mac OS X drivers


• Mac Meets Printer (Print Center)Mac Meets Printer (Print Center)• Printer softwarePrinter software

• Comes on Mac OS X installer CDComes on Mac OS X installer CD• Current versions are downloadable from the InternetCurrent versions are downloadable from the Internet

• Installation requires login to an Admin accountInstallation requires login to an Admin account• Go to Print Center (Utility Folder)Go to Print Center (Utility Folder)

• Pop-up Menu (USB, AppleTalk, LPR Printing)Pop-up Menu (USB, AppleTalk, LPR Printing)• Add PrinterAdd Printer• Select from listSelect from list


• Page SetupPage Setup• SettingsSettings• Format for any the printers you Format for any the printers you

have added in Print Centerhave added in Print Center• Select Paper SizeSelect Paper Size• Select Orientation Select Orientation

(landscape / portrait)(landscape / portrait)• Scale printoutScale printout


• Print CommandPrint Command


• Print CommandPrint Command• Save various groups of settingsSave various groups of settings• Many additional options under popup menuMany additional options under popup menu

• LayoutLayout• Output OptionsOutput Options• Paper FeedPaper Feed• Mode/quality settingsMode/quality settings• Error HandlingError Handling


• Preview ButtonPreview Button• Sends printout to Preview or Acrobat applicationSends printout to Preview or Acrobat application

• Save As PDFSave As PDF• Immediate sends document to PDF fileImmediate sends document to PDF file• Type in name for the new PDF fileType in name for the new PDF file• PDFs can be sent as attachments to email PDFs can be sent as attachments to email

messagesmessages• PDFs can be opened by anyone with free PDFs can be opened by anyone with free

Acrobat Reader software (part of Mac OS X)Acrobat Reader software (part of Mac OS X)


• Managing PrintoutsManaging Printouts• Each printer in Mac OS X Print Center has a Each printer in Mac OS X Print Center has a

printer queue that manages the printing processprinter queue that manages the printing process

• Sort or reorder multiple Sort or reorder multiple print jobsprint jobs

• Delete print jobsDelete print jobs• Hold print jobs to change Hold print jobs to change

paper, then Resumepaper, then Resume• Stop print queue Stop print queue

completely for time periodcompletely for time period


• More about PDFsMore about PDFs• Software turns any program’s output into Software turns any program’s output into

universally readable PDF formatuniversally readable PDF format• Acrobat Acrobat costs $250.00, but the PDF Acrobat Acrobat costs $250.00, but the PDF

builder in Mac OS X is part of system (free)builder in Mac OS X is part of system (free)• Create PDFs to share documents with people Create PDFs to share documents with people

who do not own the same software you dowho do not own the same software you do• PDFs are high quality, accessible by PCs, PDFs are high quality, accessible by PCs,

Macintoshes, and other computersMacintoshes, and other computers


• Fonts in Mac OS XFonts in Mac OS X• Support for multiple font technologies:Support for multiple font technologies:

• PostScript Type 1 (Adobe - circa 1984) PostScript Type 1 (Adobe - circa 1984) • TrueType (Apple/Microsoft - circa 1994)TrueType (Apple/Microsoft - circa 1994)• OpenType (Microsoft/Adobe - circa 2000)OpenType (Microsoft/Adobe - circa 2000)

• Where fonts reside in Mac OS X (5 places)Where fonts reside in Mac OS X (5 places)• Your Private Fonts (Home --> Library --> Fonts)Your Private Fonts (Home --> Library --> Fonts)• Main Fonts (Library --> Fonts)Main Fonts (Library --> Fonts)• Network Fonts (Network --> Library --> Fonts)Network Fonts (Network --> Library --> Fonts)• Essential Fonts (System --> Library --> Fonts)Essential Fonts (System --> Library --> Fonts)• Classic Fonts (Mac OS 9 System Folder --> Fonts)Classic Fonts (Mac OS 9 System Folder --> Fonts)


• Installing FontsInstalling Fonts• Preinstalled collection of 50 fontsPreinstalled collection of 50 fonts• No longer a limit to number of fontsNo longer a limit to number of fonts• Drag fonts to appropriate font folderDrag fonts to appropriate font folder

• Accessing FontsAccessing Fonts• Carbonized ApplicationsCarbonized Applications

• Use the applications font menuUse the applications font menu

• Cocoa ApplicationsCocoa Applications• Font Panel gives you more options and control over Font Panel gives you more options and control over

fonts in your applications. (Text Edit)fonts in your applications. (Text Edit)

Break TimeBreak Time

Mac OS X Graphic FormatsMac OS X Graphic Formats

• Sophisticated Graphics ProcessingSophisticated Graphics Processing• Quartz / Open GL / Quartz ExpressQuartz / Open GL / Quartz Express• Interface featuresInterface features

• Menus fade awayMenus fade away• Menus are slightly transparentMenus are slightly transparent• Applications can access translucency (Excel)Applications can access translucency (Excel)• 3D look using realistic drop shadowing3D look using realistic drop shadowing• Anti-aliasingAnti-aliasing



• File FormatsFile Formats• PICT - standard 20 year old formatPICT - standard 20 year old format• TIFF - high density bit mapped format TIFF - high density bit mapped format

(popular in printing industry)(popular in printing industry)• JPEG - web format for photo realistic images JPEG - web format for photo realistic images • GIF - web format with maximum of 256 colorsGIF - web format with maximum of 256 colors• PNG - open source web format, supports PNG - open source web format, supports

layers, AppleWorks & Preview use this in Mac layers, AppleWorks & Preview use this in Mac OS XOS X

• BMP - Windows standard formatBMP - Windows standard format• PDF - Universally readable document formatPDF - Universally readable document format


• Screen CaptureScreen Capture• Shift-Command-3 takes snapshot of current Shift-Command-3 takes snapshot of current

screen and creates a PDF file on your desktopscreen and creates a PDF file on your desktop• Shift-Command-4 (Region Capture) allows you Shift-Command-4 (Region Capture) allows you

to select region of screen to take snapshotto select region of screen to take snapshot• Default format of graphic file created is PDFDefault format of graphic file created is PDF• File placed on Desktop where names start with File placed on Desktop where names start with

Picture 1 and are numbered sequentiallyPicture 1 and are numbered sequentially


• Screen Capture (tips and tricks)Screen Capture (tips and tricks)• Press spacebar after hitting Shift-Command-4 (region Press spacebar after hitting Shift-Command-4 (region

capture) and you'll get a camera icon and the underlying capture) and you'll get a camera icon and the underlying window highlighted in blue. Move the camera over window highlighted in blue. Move the camera over another window and the blue highlight shifts to that another window and the blue highlight shifts to that window. Click the mouse and you capture the window. Click the mouse and you capture the highlighted window.highlighted window.

• Additionally, holding control (while using either Shift-Additionally, holding control (while using either Shift-Command-3 or Shift-Command-4) will result in the Command-3 or Shift-Command-4) will result in the image being saved to the clipboard instead of to a file.image being saved to the clipboard instead of to a file.

Mac OS X SoundMac OS X Sound

• Volume ControlVolume Control• Menu bar controlMenu bar control• System PreferencesSystem Preferences

• Adjust alerts volume, select soundAdjust alerts volume, select sound• Output options - adjust left / right balanceOutput options - adjust left / right balance• Select other audio controllersSelect other audio controllers

• Adding Alert BeepsAdding Alert Beeps• Place AIFF files in User --> Library --> Sounds folderPlace AIFF files in User --> Library --> Sounds folder• Download AIFFs off InternetDownload AIFFs off Internet• Record your own soundsRecord your own sounds• Shareware/freeware sound editorsShareware/freeware sound editors

iPhotoiPhoto

• iPhoto is an easy-to-use, all-in-one iPhoto is an easy-to-use, all-in-one application for importing, organizing, editing application for importing, organizing, editing and sharing digital photos.and sharing digital photos.• Import from digital cameras or other sourcesImport from digital cameras or other sources• Organize into photo albumsOrganize into photo albums• Enhance images (i.e. remove red eye)Enhance images (i.e. remove red eye)• Make a photo book, order prints onlineMake a photo book, order prints online• Share photos online by publishing to websiteShare photos online by publishing to website

iPhotoiPhoto

• Camera CompatibilityCamera Compatibility• http://www.apple.com/iphoto/compatibility/camera.htmlhttp://www.apple.com/iphoto/compatibility/camera.html• When you plug in camera, iPhoto can be set to launch When you plug in camera, iPhoto can be set to launch

automatically and transfer images to Macautomatically and transfer images to Mac

• Printer CompatibilityPrinter Compatibility• http://www.apple.com/iphoto/compatibility/printer.htmlhttp://www.apple.com/iphoto/compatibility/printer.html

• Current version is iPhoto 2Current version is iPhoto 2

iPhotoiPhoto

• Part of iLife bundlePart of iLife bundle• Have iTunes provide the background music for iPhoto Have iTunes provide the background music for iPhoto

slideshowsslideshows• Use your iPhoto Library in iMovie with the “Ken Burns” Use your iPhoto Library in iMovie with the “Ken Burns”

effecteffect• Create DVD Slideshows in iDVD complete with DVD-Create DVD Slideshows in iDVD complete with DVD-

ROM access to your photosROM access to your photos

iPhotoiPhoto

• New in iPhoto 2:New in iPhoto 2:• Archive your iPhoto Library to CD or DVDArchive your iPhoto Library to CD or DVD• One-button enhance improves your photosOne-button enhance improves your photos• Expanded email support for more mail clientsExpanded email support for more mail clients• New .Mac screen effects share your slideshowsNew .Mac screen effects share your slideshows• New printing templates to suit all your needsNew printing templates to suit all your needs

• Feature videoFeature video• http://www.apple.com/iphoto/theater/enhance.htmlhttp://www.apple.com/iphoto/theater/enhance.html

iPhotoiPhoto

• DemonstrationDemonstration• Connect cameraConnect camera• Import photosImport photos• Create photo albumCreate photo album• Order prints onlineOrder prints online

Mac OS X MultimediaMac OS X Multimedia

• Media PlayersMedia Players• QuickTime (standard / preferred)QuickTime (standard / preferred)• Windows Media Player (free download)Windows Media Player (free download)• RealPlayer (basic version is free)RealPlayer (basic version is free)

• QuickTime vs QuickTime Pro ($29.95)QuickTime vs QuickTime Pro ($29.95)• Edit moviesEdit movies• Import more media formatsImport more media formats• Export into other formatsExport into other formats• Special Effects availableSpecial Effects available

Mac OS X MultimediaMac OS X Multimedia

• QuickTime 6 part of Mac OS X 10.2QuickTime 6 part of Mac OS X 10.2• MPEG 4 and ACC supportMPEG 4 and ACC support• Work across Windows and MacintoshWork across Windows and Macintosh

• QuickTime TV (Internet streaming)QuickTime TV (Internet streaming)• QuickTime allows you to add:QuickTime allows you to add:• Text tracksText tracks• Graphic spritesGraphic sprites• Audio clipsAudio clips

• Power Mac Power Mac G5 Introduction G5 Introduction at WWDCat WWDC

Mac OS X SherlockMac OS X Sherlock

• What is Sherlock?What is Sherlock?• Mac OS X 10.2 has Sherlock version 3Mac OS X 10.2 has Sherlock version 3• No longer used to find files in Mac OS X 10.2No longer used to find files in Mac OS X 10.2• Web information finder serviceWeb information finder service

• stock news / general headlinesstock news / general headlines• movie previews, locations and show timesmovie previews, locations and show times• yellow pages listingsyellow pages listings• eBay auction activityeBay auction activity• andand much, much moremuch, much more

• DemonstrationDemonstration

Mac OS X Find FileMac OS X Find File

• Build into the FinderBuild into the Finder• Not a separate application like SherlockNot a separate application like Sherlock• Indexed files are searched very fastIndexed files are searched very fast

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