The document provides an overview of basic functions and file management techniques for Macintosh OS X and Windows 7 operating systems. It discusses navigating and organizing files, searching, creating shortcuts or aliases, taking screenshots, creating slideshows and burning CDs/DVDs. Advanced functions covered include using applications to create electronic slideshows and burn photo, music or data discs.

1. Welcome to the Land of OS Macintosh OS X and Windows 7 Basics Chapter 1 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning

4. Macintosh OS X Desktop © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

9. Apple, Finder, and File Menus (2 of 2) © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

13. Using Mac OS X Help © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

14. Application Menu This Application menu contains commands for information about the application, changing settings, preferences, and quitting the application. © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

15. System Preferences © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning The System Preferences in the Apple menu allows you to make modifications within your computer, like adding hardware, adding and removing programs, updating applications, and modifying system functions and monitor displays. Here is where you can change Internet options, adjust Accessibility options, and set network connections.

16. Macintosh Views © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

17. Creating Directory of Folders Using Mac OS X © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

20. Searching in Mac Os X © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning Use the File > Find command in the desktop Finder menu of Mac OS X to search for files.

21. Creating Alias (Mac) or Shortcut (Windows) © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

22. Mac OS X Organizing Your Desktop © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

23. Saving Web Images: Mac and Windows © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

24. Mac OS X: Slide Shows with Quick Look © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

25. Mac OS X: Slide Shows with Preview © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

27. iTunes (2 of 2) © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

29. Windows 7 Basics © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

30. Windows 7 Desktop © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

31. Windows 7: Start Menu > Computer © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

34. Windows 7 Directory Structure © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

36. Windows 7 View Options © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

37. Creating Folders Using Windows 7 © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

39. Navigating to Locate Files in Windows 7 © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

40. Searching in Windows 7 © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning Windows 7 uses a Search command in the Start menu (Start Menu > Search) to type in searches, and Windows Explorer icon on the taskbar to search within libraries.

41. Creating Alias (Mac) or Shortcut (Windows) © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

42. Windows 7 Organizing Your Desktop © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

43. Saving Web Images: Mac and Windows © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

44. Windows 7 Slide Shows with Pictures Gallery with Media Player © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

45. Windows 7 Slide Shows with Photo Viewer © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

48. Burn Music CD from Playlist (2 of 2) © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

49. Burn CDs with Windows 7 © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

50. Creating Music CDs with Windows Media Player (1 of 2) © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

51. Creating Music CDs with Windows Media Player (Part 2 of 2) © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning

52. End © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning