1. The document provides instructions for students on basic computer lab procedures including how to log in, close programs, save files, locate programs, and shut down computers. 2. It outlines the three step process to first saving a file as going to the "File" menu, clicking "Save As" for a new file, and saving to a flash drive. 3. Students are instructed to close all programs except Finder using the "Force Quit" option before shutting down computers by clicking the Apple menu instead of the power button.

1. Going over the Basics

2. What to do when you walk in…
1. Sit at your computer
2. Log into the Mac Lab user account.
-Not guest or School
3. Close any programs that pop up or are
running in the background when the
computer first turns on.

3. Closing Programs Properly
• Know what programs are running at all times.
• There are 2 ways of closing programs.
1. Click on the name of the program at the top
of the screen At the bottom of the menu
there will be an option to quit.
2. Click on the apple, also located at the top of
the screen next to the name of the program
AppleForcequitThe Program

4. Closing Programs Properly

5. Saving your work
• Saving your work is always the same process
no matter what program you’re using or what
you are trying to save.
• It’s only a 3 step process every time.
• 1. Go to “file” on the top of the screen
• 2. If it’s your first time saving click “Save as”
• 3. Save to your flash drive under devices
located in the menu on the left.

6. Locating programs
• If you’re on the correct user (Mac Lab) your
computer has Firefox and the default
homepage is our class website.
• All you need to do is use the magnifying glass
and start typing.

7. Shutting down
• Remember to properly close all the programs
• (Appleforce quit only finder should
appear in the list)
• Finally click the apple again and select shut
down.
• (You do not turn off the computers by pressing
the button on the back)

8. Quiz next week
• 3 Things you need to do when you walk in to my
class
• 3 Steps to first saving your work
• Tell me where you would go to search for a
program on your computer
• 2 ways of closing a program and how to shut
down.