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MAC basics- quick start

Keyboard Shortcuts

Many Mac keyboard combinations use the Command (⌘) key.

Let’s have a quick review of the most common useful shortcuts in MAC

Change Mac settings

Looking for the Control Panel? Use System Preferences instead.

System Preferences is similar to the Control Panel in Windows.

To change System Preferences on your Mac, click the System Preferences icon in the Dock or choose Apple menu > System Preferences.

Customize your Mac with settings for the desktop, Dock, display, Bluetooth, network, and much more.

Browse for files

Looking for Windows File Explorer? Learn about the Finder.

Click in the Dock to open the Finder, where you organize and locate your files (similar to File Explorer in Windows).

Use the buttons at the top of the Finder window to change how you view your files—as icons , in a list , in columns , or in a gallery .

In any view, you can select a file and press the Space bar to see a Quick Look preview without opening the file.

To change how the Dock appears, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Dock & Menu Bar.

The spotlight menu

Spotlight = how do you search?

Spotlight lets you search for anything on your Mac, including documents, contacts, email messages, and more.

You can also launch apps and search on the web.

To open Spotlight, click the Spotlight icon at the top right of the screen or press Command-Space bar.

Many Mac keyboard combinations use

Space

Command (⌘) key

Enter

Ctrl

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Well done

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Apps & Software

Open Apps

You can also use Launchpad and the Dock to open your apps (programs).

The Dock is similar to the taskbar and Start menu in Windows and appears at the bottom of the desktop (but you can change its location in System Preferences).

The Dock makes it easy to see all the apps you have open and quickly launch your favorite apps.

The Dock can show up to three recently used apps that aren’t already in it and a folder for items you download from the internet.

By default, the Dock’s located along the bottom edge of the screen, but you can set an option to show it along the left or right edge instead.

To open an app, click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, or pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad. Then click an app to open it.

You can also type an app's name to find the app in Launchpad, then press the Return key to open it.
To close Launchpad without opening an app, click the background, or pinch open your thumb and three fingers.

Download apps from the App store

Use the App Store to discover apps for your Mac that you'll love.

If you can't find the App Store- Look for the App Store in these two places:

In the Dock- Look for the App Store icon in the Dock.

In the menu at the top of your screen- If you don't see the icon in the Dock, choose Apple  menu > App Store from the menu at the top of your computer screen.

Installing software on a Macbook

As part of the Amdocs laptop replacement process, we have pre-loaded as many required software and applications as possible.

If you need additional software, instead of Amdocs Software Catalogue you can access the Mac Software Catalogue.

It’s located by clicking on the “Finder” app and selecting “Applications”.

This provides access to all approved non-licensed software for Amdocs employees including Office, Teams, anti-virus and F5.

What can you find on Spothlight

Documents

Contacts

Email massage

All of the above

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Beauty well done

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Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac

With a Multi-Touch trackpad or Magic Mouse, you can tap, swipe, pinch, or spread one or more fingers to perform useful actions.

Trackpad gestures

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Trackpad.

You can turn a gesture off, change the type of gesture, and learn which gestures work with your Mac.

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Linkin Learning useful short videos

Interface with windows, menus, and the toolbar

Interface with windows, menus, and the toolbar from macOS Monterey Essential Training by Nick Brazzi

Configure the dock

Configure the dock from macOS Quick Tips by Nick Brazzi

Navigate the interface

Navigate the interface from Outlook for Mac Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365) by Jess Stratton

Set default applications

Set default applications from macOS Quick Tips by Nick Brazzi

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F&Q

F5 connection

Occasionally, you may receive an error related to anti-virus verification when trying to connect to the Amdocs network using F5. Normally, updating the anti-virus client and restarting the laptop will resolve this issue.

How do I connect to external screens?

If you have only one screen you connect it directly to the mac.

If you have 2 screens, the second screen you connect via adopter.

How can I print in color with my Mac?

The PrintIT_black printer do not only allow printing in black but also in color.

If you do not have this printer already installed, you can install it from Mac Software Catalog.

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MAC basics- quick start

Apps & Software

Apps & Software

If you can't find the App Store- Look for the App Store in these two places:

In the Dock- Look for the App Store icon in the Dock.

In the menu at the top of your screen- If you don't see the icon in the Dock, choose Apple  menu > App Store from the menu at the top of your computer screen.

Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac

Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac

Trackpad gestures

Linkin Learning useful short videos

Linkin Learning useful short videos

F&Q

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