MacBook to TV

Anyone interested in using their TV as a monitor so the whole class can see things from their computer needs to see me to get the correct cables. I am limited in the amount of teachers I can help so it will be on a first come first serve basis.

Wireless Access is Here!!

We are now wireless. So, you can now take your laptop anywhere in the building and get on the Internet or our network. Once your laptop is attached to your networked printer you can print wirelessly also. You may still logon via network cable and print with the USB cable if you so choose.

Replacement of Stolen Laptops

Dr. Stahlman stated that the district does not have funds to replace stolen laptops from teachers cars or homes. So, if you leave your laptop in your car or home and it is stolen, the district will make a claim against the employee's home owner's insurance.

The MacBook and the Projector

When using a projector with your MacBook, make sure you attach your dongle adaptor first. You may turn on your projector. Then on your Mac choose System Preferences from your Apple menu. Click on Displays. Then make sure there is a check mark in "Shows displays in menu bar". (I choose 1024 x 768 stretched as my resolution. This is your preference.) Then close the window. You should now see a monitor looking icon on your title bar. Click it and choose "Turn On Mirroring". As long as your cables are connected correctly, you should now see the image on your big screen or wall.

Web 2.0

Take a look at the wave of the future. It introduces the new School 2.0 concept from the US DOE! Here is a link to School 2.0 to review and use as needed. http://etoolkit.org/etoolkit/

Update Keychain Access

Click on GO in the finder (main) menu bar: drop down and click on UTILITIES. Next, double click the KEYCHAIN ACCESS icon: Then click on the EDIT menu while in the Keychain Access Menu bar: click on CHANGE PASSWORD FOR KEYCHAIN "LOGIN" and type in your newly updated network password.

Change Your Home Page

To change your home page in Safari, click under the "Safari" menu at the top of the browser window and click on "Preferences". Make sure you are on the "General" tab and then type in the address(URL) of your choice in the Home Page cell.

To change your home page in Firefox, click under the "Firefox" menu at the top of the browser window and then click on "Preferences". Make sure you are the "Main" tab and then type in the address(URL) of your choice in the Home Page cell.

To change or update addresses in your Bookmarks Bar in Safari...click on the Bookmarks menu at the top of your browser window and then click "Show All Bookmarks" On the left side make sure Bookmarks Bar is selected and then on the right hand side type/change the address to the new updated URL. You can do the same in Firefox by clicking on the Bookmarks menu and then click on "Organize Bookmarks." Choose a particular bookmark address and then click on the "Rename" button at the top and then correct the address (URL).

iAlertU

Click on the link below to download this interesting application which acts as an alarm for your MacBook.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/21282

How to Set Up Your Comcast E-mail Account

Don't forget your e-mail icon is on your dock and looks like a stamp with an Eagle on it.

On the E-mail Server Names screen, select POP3 from the drop down list. In the space provided below Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server:, type mail.comcast.net. Type in smtp.comcast.net as your Outgoing mail (SMTP) server:


For more help click on the link below:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1508

Favorites into Bookmarks

On Your IBM: Export your IE Favorites to a file

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Go to "File > Import and Export...", then click Next.
3. Select "Export Favorites", click Next, click Next again (unless you only want to export a subfolder of your Favorites, in which case, select that subfolder now).
4. Click "Export to a File or Address", click "Browse" to choose a location such as the desktop (or accept the default location) and save the file, which is named "bookmark.htm" by default.
5. Click Next, then Finish to complete the export.
6. Copy the file to a Flash drive.


On Your Mac: Import your IE Favorites into Safari Bookmarks

1. Place flash drive into Mac
2. Open the above file and drag it to the desktop.
3. Open Safari and go to the “File” menu and choose “Import Bookmarks”
4. Choose the file bookmark.html from the Desktop and then click “Import”
5. Done

More Mac Tips
Application Switcher = ⌘ +Tab
Entire Screen Shot = ⌘ + Shift+ 3
Partial Screen Shot = ⌘ + Shift + 4
Delete Key = fn + Delete
Backspace entire word = option + delete

Apple Key ⌘

Most of what you did with the CTRL key in the PC you will now do with the Apple key.
Apple ⌘ + Q quit the program
Apple ⌘ + A select all
Apple ⌘ + S save
Apple ⌘ + C copy
Apple ⌘ + V paste
Apple ⌘ + P print
Apple ⌘ + Shift + 4 will allow you to select a portion of the screen and turn it into a picture.
Apple ⌘ + W close window
Apple ⌘ + O open new window

FAQ about the MacBooks

How do I turn the computer off?

Click on the Apple in the upper left hand corner of the menu bar and click on Shut Down. Make sure you wait until the screen goes black before closing lid.

How do I get on the Internet?

In the Dock, located at the bottom of the screen, click on Safari, its icon is a compass.

The county would like us to use Firefox as our browser. ( To be honest, I forgot why. When I remember I'll let you know. ) You can add it to the Dock by opening Macintosh HD. Open Applications and drag the Firefox icon to the dock. It's icon is a blue globe with orange fire around the southern hemisphere.

Where do I go to change my desktop pattern and/or add a screen saver?

Click on the Apple, click on System Preferences, Click on Desktop and Screen Saver.

While you're in System Preferences, check out what you can do with the Dock. It's another way to personalize your Mac.

How do I make a folder?

If you need a folder, you're most likely already in the Finder. In the Finder, (Just click on the desktop and the Finder menu bar pops up.) Click on File and click on New Folder. To use the the keyboard shortcut, press Shift, + Apple + N.

How do I create a shortcut to my Webmail?

Go to the Webmail page. Notice by the address: https://webmail.dreamsbeginhere.org, there is an icon to the left that looks like a globe. Drag this icon to your desktop and you now have a shortcut. Too easy! You'll have to do this again in February when we change to duvalschools.org

How do I add a Favorite?

They're called Bookmarks on the Mac. Click on Bookmarks in the menu bar of Safari or Firefox and click on Add Bookmark. Keyboard command is Apple + D.

If I add a Bookmark in Foxfire will it show up in Safari?

Nope! Better make make up your mind pretty quickly which one you're going to use or you'll get confused.

What are the main differences between a Mac and a PC?
There is no right click on the mouse. No backspace key. You need to actually quit the applications...clicking on the red "x" closes the window, but not the application. F9 shows open applications. No internal clip art...you must get it off free web sites, buy it, or create it yourself.

Use only regular size CDs DVDs...the small ones will ruin your computer!

Does this Mac come with a gradebook program?
No, but there is a template found in the application "Numbers". Just open Numbers...click on Education...click on Gradebook...then you can erase their information and input yours. The district is in the process of purchasing a gradebook for you. Hopefully, we will have it by the Fall of '08.

Will the Mac applications read my Microsoft Office documents? How to transfer?
Yes. Pages will open Word documents. Numbers will open Excel documents. Keynotes will open Powerpoint documents. If you have your documents backed up on a flash drive or CD just transfer them to your Mac by opening your Macintosh HD and click on the Documents folder and then drag and drop your selected files from your open external flash drive or CD (either should show up on your desktop when you input). After transfering, when you double click on a file, the appropriate Mac application will open your file.

Will I be able to use the wireless connection?
Yes, if you have a wireless router at home or you can use it at any WiFi place. Just click on the wireless icon on the title bar at the top (looks like a wave signal, right next to the volume icon) and then click on "Turn Airport On". Choose your wireless network name and input any passcodes. You should then be able to use your laptop wirelessly. :-)

Mac Tips

Ctrl + Click is the right click on the mouse.
Ctrl + 2 fingers pushing up on the touch pad will zoom in on the screen.
Ctrl + 2 fingers pulling down on he touch pad will zoom out on the screen.
Ctrl + Apple + D = will bring up the dictionary on a highlighted word.