APPLE MACINTOSH OPERATING SYSTEM
Mac users: If you recently changed the system password on your Mac and are now being prompted to enter your "old" password to authenticate keychain access, please see the following instructions for synchronizing your passwords: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1631
Switching from a PC to a Mac at Smith: A New User's Story NEW!
If you just got your first Mac (or are thinking about switching), follow along with one new user as they learn what's the same and what's different about using a Mac in the Smith environment.
Switch 101 NEW!
This Apple site explains how new users who are accustomed to performing tasks a certain way on a PC can accomplish the same tasks on a Mac.
Upgrading
your Personal Mac to OS X 10.5 Leopard
This document explains how to upgrade a Mac to OS X 10.5 Leopard and keep your data and applications.
There are other ways to upgrade your Mac, but this is the method recommended by ITS.
Upgrading
your FCAP Mac to OS X 10.5 Leopard
This document explains the upgrade procedue for Staff and Faculty computers to Mac to OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Upgrading
to Office 2008 for Mac
Microsoft Office for Mac OS X is a significant upgrade to the Office suite. It
is the first Universal version of Microsoft Office,
which should mean a significant speed increase for Intel Macs. The new version is also designed
to be compatible with Office 2007, the new version for Windows. ITS will be rolling out Office 2008 to faculty and staff Mac users over the coming year.
This document provides information that will help you make the
transition.
Installing Office 2008 for Mac
This document explains the four steps required to install Office 2008 on a Smith-owned Apple
computer with Mac OS X.
Using an iPhone or iPod Touch at Smith
This document contains some instructions, tips, and tricks for setting up your iPhone to
work with the Smith network.
Backup your Mac
ITS recommends that you create backups of all of your documents, files, and settings. Getting started with a backup regimine can be daunting, but the most important thing is not your necessarily your method, but just that you do it! This document will help you decide what type of backup is best for you. It will also provide links to directions for different backup applications.
Using iBackup to Backup your Mac
For all Mac users on campus, we recommend a program called iBackup to create backups of all
of your documents, files, and settings. This document explains how to use iBackup to set
up incremental backups to an external hard drive or network drive.
Connecting to your H: Drive
and Shared Folders on the Novell Network
Macintosh users must create a connection to their DATAVOL on the Novell network in order
to access their home directory, dropbox, or shared drives. This document explains how
to mount the DATAVOL and create an alias to important folders on your desktop.
Changing your Novell Network
Password on a Mac
This document explains how to change your Novell Network password
(also your GroupWise password) on a Mac.
Selecting an Email Client
ITS now offers two email clients to Smith users: the GroupWise desktop client for OS X, and
Apple Mail. The GroupWise desktop client is commonly used by faculty and staff on campus,
but Apple Mail may be more appropriate in other situations. The GroupWise desktop client
and Apple Mail FAQs on this page will help you select an email client.
Using Fetch NEW!
Fetch is a file transfer client for Mac OS X. This page explains how to install and use Fetch to transfer files to a remote host.
Terminal: SSH for Mac OS X
Terminal is a utility that gives you direct access to the command line in Mac OS X. This document
explains how to use Terminal to make an SSH connection to a remote host.
Burning Files to Disc on a Mac NEW!
Learn to use the Finder and Disk Utility to burn files to CDs and DVDs. Mac OS X burns discs that can be used on Windows computers as long as the data that you are copying to disc is also compatible.
Using iCal at Smith
Mac users can easily import GroupWise appointments into iCal.
Printing on Both Sides
of the Paper
HP LaserJet printers that have the letter D in their model name (D, DT, DN, or DTN)
all have built-in automatic duplexing capability. This document contains procedures for checking
your printer driver's abilities in Macintosh OS X or Windows XP systems. You will also find
general instructions for duplexing a document.
Screen Sharing & Remote Management
It is possible to share your screen with a staff member in ITS using Screen Sharing or Remote Management. These documents explain how to enable Screen Sharing or Remote Management.
