Transcript Why do we have to learn about Macs?

Mac Set up and printer installation
• Vaibhav Pandit
• A&S IT
• 11/29/2007
•Why do we have to learn about Macs?
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Switch to Intel Processor
Fewer Compatibility issues
Ease of use
More Number of people are using them
Installation
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Operating System is usually pre installed
To re install or upgrade, just restart the computer
with the disk in the drive and hold down the C key
Else click the install icon of the cd and restart the
computer
Steps involved
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Welcome screen and Language selection
Destination drive selection
Is this the first time installation ?..... else
“Archive and install” or “erase and install”
Installing additional components
OS X Configuration during
installation
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Transfer “Information and identity” from a volume or
another mac(migration assistant)
Create Administrator account
Set up network connection, this requires wireless
network ID and password.
Wired network is Auto configured using DHCP
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Where is the Start Button ?
Before we get started its better to find similarities, if
we are not first time users
Quick look at the Mac environment
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The dock
=> Quick Launch
Apple menu
=> Start menu
System Preference => Control Panel
Unified tool bar
=> Toolbar
Trash
=> Recycling bin
Macintosh HD
=> My computer
Finder
=> Explorer
About this mac
=> System Info
Note: no registry so no uninstaller
A few more differences
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There is no Add remove programs in the mac just
drag the package to the trash
The .pkg extension is similar to the .exe extension
of windows.
The other common installation format is the .dmg
format called disk image similar to linux
Usb devices are mounted and ejected differently
Click on the apple and choose about this mac
You can update software here or choose more info
The serial number and all system information can be gathered here
How to find the Mac address or Airport ID
System preference => Control Panel
This can also be found by clicking on the apple
Now choose the Print & Fax option to install a printer
Click on the + symbol to add a printer
The lock is to prevent changes
Local Printers are added automatically, a huge driver database is one of
the features of Mac
Choose IP for setting up network printer
choose the correct protocol according to the printer
while you enter the IP address of the printer it will automatically identify and
install the drivers for it
Your Printer has been Installed
Thank You