Introduction to Macs for PC Users
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Introduction

Basic Differences

Interface
 - Desktop
 - Apple Menu
 - Dock
 - System Preferences
 - Trash
 - "Right-clicking"

Working with Windows
 - Close, Minimize, Maximize
 - Resize, Move
 - Menus
 - Menu Shortcuts
 - Hiding Programs
 - Exposé

Where are all the programs?
 - Macintosh HD
 - Finder
 - Navigating Folders
 - Spotlight
 - Creating Aliases (a.k.a. Shortcuts)

Hardware
 - Turning the Computer On/Off
 - Loading CDs
 - USB Ports

Common Mac Software
 - Safari
 - Mail
 - Dashboard
 - Address Book & iCal
 - iTunes
 - iLife Suite

Common Keyboard Shortcuts

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Mail

Mail is the Mac's default email program, similar to Outlook Express or Outlook on a PC.  

It can be setup to check remote email accounts through your Internet provider or to check a .Mac email account.   To ensure you have the correct email settings, check with your service provider.

If you're using an iSchool email account, the mail settings are:

Incoming Mail Server : mail.ischool.utexas.edu

User Name : your iSchool account user name

Password : your iSchool account password

Outgoing Mail Server : mail.ischool.utexas.edu

Messages are organized in a familiar folder format.   Common folders like Inbox and Sent are present.   Compose, reply, delete, and other standard tasks have buttons at the top of the screen.

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