9. Computer Basics - Navigating OS X

OS X Interface Navigation

• The desktop includes a desktop background, menu bar, and dock.
• The dock is located at the bottom and contains shortcuts to folders and applications.
• Examples of applications on the dock include iTunes, Safari, and Finder.
• To open an item on the dock, click the icon.

Finder

• The Finder feature is one of the ways to navigate to files, folders, and apps in OS X.
• Will be discussed in more detail later.

Launchpad

• Launchpad is accessed from the dock and provides access to all applications at once.
• To open a program, click the icon.
• Exiting applications is done by clicking the app name in the upper left corner and choosing Quit.

Menu Bar

• The menu bar is located at the top and contains the Apple icon, which provides access to system preferences, recent files, folders, apps, and more.
• The Apple icon is used to restart or shut down the computer.
• The menu bar also contains an icon that looks like a magnifying glass, which opens the Spotlight feature.
• Spotlight allows searching for files, folders, and apps on the computer.
• The last icon on the menu bar opens the Notification Center, which displays alerts and can be customized.

Notification Center

• The Notification Center displays alerts for different applications, including events on the calendar and reminders.
• Can be customized to show as few or as many alerts as desired.

Desktop

• The desktop is a place to store files, folders, and shortcuts for easy access.
• To open an item on the desktop, double-click the mouse.

Full-Screen Mode

• Some apps have a full-screen mode that can be activated by clicking the double arrow in the upper right corner.
• To return to normal view, press Control+Command+F on the keyboard.

Mouse and Trackpad

• Natural scrolling is a feature that reverses traditional scrolling, allowing users to push content up and down on the page.
• Can be enabled or disabled through System Preferences.
• Multi-touch gestures are also supported, including pinches, taps, and double-taps, depending on the mouse or trackpad capabilities.
• Each gesture performs a specific task.

OS X Interface Navigation

• The desktop consists of a desktop background, menu bar, and dock, with the dock located at the bottom and containing shortcuts to folders and applications.

###Dock

• Examples of applications on the dock include iTunes, Safari, and Finder.
• To open an item on the dock, simply click the icon.

Finder

• The Finder feature allows navigation to files, folders, and apps in OS X.

Launchpad

• Launchpad is accessed from the dock and provides access to all applications at once.
• To open a program, click the icon in Launchpad.
• To exit applications, click the app name in the upper left corner and choose Quit.

Menu Bar

• The menu bar is located at the top and contains the Apple icon, which provides access to system preferences, recent files, folders, apps, and more.
• The Apple icon is used to restart or shut down the computer.
• The menu bar also contains an icon that looks like a magnifying glass, which opens the Spotlight feature.
• Spotlight allows searching for files, folders, and apps on the computer.
• The last icon on the menu bar opens the Notification Center, which displays alerts and can be customized.

Notification Center

• The Notification Center displays alerts for different applications, including events on the calendar and reminders.
• The Notification Center can be customized to show as few or as many alerts as desired.

Desktop

• The desktop is a place to store files, folders, and shortcuts for easy access.
• To open an item on the desktop, double-click the mouse.

Full-Screen Mode

• Some apps have a full-screen mode that can be activated by clicking the double arrow in the upper right corner.
• To return to normal view, press Control+Command+F on the keyboard.

Mouse and Trackpad

• Natural scrolling is a feature that reverses traditional scrolling, allowing users to push content up and down on the page.
• Natural scrolling can be enabled or disabled through System Preferences.
• Multi-touch gestures are also supported, including pinches, taps, and double-taps, depending on the mouse or trackpad capabilities.
• Each gesture performs a specific task.