Mac OS® X v10.6: Introduction
Course Specifications
Course number: 084689
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will explore the environment of Mac OS X 10.6 and learn to use its various applications such as Safari, iChat, and iLife. You will also use the OS to manage files and folders, save information, and manage storage space.

Target Student: This course is designed for desktop users who are interested in learning the fundamentals needed to operate, navigate, and use a Macintosh system with OS X 10.6.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of previous versions of Mac operating systems is desired, but not needed. 
Hardware Requirements
For this course, you will need one Mac computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum requirements. 
•	Intel® PowerPC G5 or PowerPC G4 (867 MHz or faster) processor
•	512 MB of memory
•	DVD drive for installation
•	9 GB of available disk space
•	Some features require Apple's .Mac service; (fees apply)
•	Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; (fees may apply) 
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	Mac OS® X v10.6
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	examine and explore the user interface elements of Mac OS X v10.6. 
•	manage files and folders so that you can retrieve required files, when needed. 
•	create, format, and edit documents, and also make a printout of essential documents. 
•	browse the Internet by using the Safari web browser.
•	use the iLife Application suite to record music using different instruments, import and host photos, create movies, and host all of them on the web. 
•	manage memory and storage space on your computer.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Mac

Topic 1A: Work with the Desktop Elements 
Topic 1B: Explore the Applications in Mac 
Topic 1C: Use the Dashboard 
Topic 1D: Manipulate the Dock Elements 
Topic 1E: Set System Preferences 
Topic 1F: Get Help Using the Mac Help Window 
Lesson 2: Managing Files and Folders

Topic 2A: Create a Folder 
Topic 2B: Set Folder Display Options 
Topic 2C: Work with Finder 
Lesson 3: Working with Data

Topic 3A: Create a TextEdit Document 
Topic 3B: Insert Objects in a Document 
Topic 3C: Format a Document 
Topic 3D: Edit a Document 
Topic 3E: Print a Document 
Lesson 4: Browsing the Internet

Topic 4A: Familiarize Yourself with the Internet 
Topic 4B: Browse Websites by Using Safari 
Topic 4C: Send Email 
Topic 4D: Use iChat 
Topic 4E: Use iCal 
Lesson 5: Working with iLife Applications

Topic 5A: Work with GarageBand 
Topic 5B: Work with iPhoto 
Topic 5C: Work with iMovie 
Topic 5D: Work with iDVD 
Topic 5E: Work with iWeb 
Lesson 6: Managing Storage Space

Topic 6A: Determine Memory and Storage Capacity 
Topic 6B: Organize Files on a Hard Disk 
Topic 6C: Use Removable Media 
Appendix A: .Mac to MobileMe Transition