Apple Mac mini computer User Manual

Introduction to Macs for PC Users1Introduction to Macs for PC UsersDarby ToberInformation Technology LabSchool of InformationUniversity of Texas at Au

Introduction to Macs for PC Users10has two buttons and a wheel for scrolling, and the Mac recognizes all of thebuttons.

Introduction to Macs for PC Users11III. WORKING WITH WINDOWSMacintosh windows can be controlled just like those on a PC. However, thebuttons and men

Introduction to Macs for PC Users12“Maximize” does not always make a window fill the entire screen. Someprograms have a maximum window size that is n

Introduction to Macs for PC Users13For example, when I launch Safari, an Internet browser, new menu items like“History” and “Bookmarks” appear that ar

Introduction to Macs for PC Users14 refers to the apple key (also called the command key). Look at the keyboardbetween the space bar and the option/a

Introduction to Macs for PC Users15In every program, clicking on the title menu item (in boldface and the same nameas the current application) will gi

Introduction to Macs for PC Users16been resized or changed. Press F11 again or click on the small visible edge of awindow to restore all of the windo

Introduction to Macs for PC Users17IV. WHERE ARE ALL THE PROGRAMS?!?Many of the Mac’s common programs can be launched from the Dock. However,not all

Introduction to Macs for PC Users18The Finder window is an easy way to get an overview of what programs areinstalled on the computer. Click on the “A

Introduction to Macs for PC Users19As on a PC, files and folders can be displayed as large icons or in a list,depending on your preference. Macs can

Introduction to Macs for PC Users2OBJECTIVESBy the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:…move confidently around the Mac’s desktop and menus.…loc

Introduction to Macs for PC Users20When I double click on the Word icon, it launches the program. Clicking on theicon once displays information about

Introduction to Macs for PC Users21For example, the Finder window has a search box on the upper right side. Clickhere to search for items within the

Introduction to Macs for PC Users22I can also create aliases for applications in the Dock. They are made in exactlythe same way, but I drag them to t

Introduction to Macs for PC Users23V. HARDWARETurning the Computer On/OffLike a PC, a Mac has a power button on the CPU (the main unit). Press thebu

Introduction to Macs for PC Users24If your Mac freezes or crashes and you can’t access any menus, the powerbutton on the CPU can be used to turn off t

Introduction to Macs for PC Users25Image courtesy of HowStuffWorks.comFlash drives (also known as “thumb drives”) also plug into USB ports. Theserela

Introduction to Macs for PC Users26Image courtesy of Apple.comSome USB devices that require a great deal of power won’t work properly whenplugged into

Introduction to Macs for PC Users27VI. COMMON MAC SOFTWAREMacs come with a large number of preinstalled programs. If you are familiar withthese prog

Introduction to Macs for PC Users28“Mail” is the Mac’s default email program, similar to Outlook Expressor Outlook on a PC. It can be setup to check

Introduction to Macs for PC Users29Widgets are moveable and interactive; for example, click on the weather widgetto view or hide a six-day forecast (n

Introduction to Macs for PC Users3I. BASIC PC—MAC DIFFERENCESSo, why would anyone use a Mac? Wouldn’t the world be a simpler place ifeveryone used t

Introduction to Macs for PC Users30iTunesiTunes is Macintosh’s default music player. It can be used to playaudio CDs and music files in a variety of

Introduction to Macs for PC Users31VII. COMMON KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSForce quit – Apple + Option + EscRight click – Control + mouse clickCreate alias (sh

Introduction to Macs for PC Users4video editors; some people like the look and feel of Macintosh computers, insideand out.PricePC advocates often comp

Introduction to Macs for PC Users5II. INTERFACEThe DesktopLike a Windows interface, the Mac begins at the Desktop:Depending on whether this is a new,

Introduction to Macs for PC Users6One of the first questions that PC users ask is, “Where is the Start bar?” Instead,Macs have a menu bar at the top

Introduction to Macs for PC Users7near the bottom of the menu. You will return to this menu and click on thesewhen you want to reboot or turn off the

Introduction to Macs for PC Users8System Preferences (the Mac Control Panel)“System Preferences” is the Mac version of the Control Panel. Youcan find

Introduction to Macs for PC Users9 Sound: adjust system input and output volumes. Universal Access: configure the computer for users who are seeing,