How do I right-click?
You may use the mouse or control-click to right click. If you have set the preference on the Mac side under System Preferences>Keyboard & Mouse>Trackpad to allow two fingers on the mouse pad to right-click, that feature is available on the Windows side also. |
My screen dims after a few minutes…
Select the Apple icon in the top left hand corner of your screen. Choose “System Preferences”. Click on the icon of a light bulb called “Energy Saver”. You can choose different timed settings to allow your Mac to “go to sleep” during inactivity by selecting either “Power Adapter” or “Battery” at the top pull-down menu. Us the slide bars at the bottom to select when the computer and the display and the computer will “go to sleep”. |
How do I connect to a projector?
Use the VGA dongle that was provided with your laptop.Insert the small end of the dongle into the laptop port and attach the large end to the VGA cable of the projector. Turn on the projector if it is not already on. Windows: right-click on the desktop and choose Graphic Options > Output to > Dual Display Clone > Notebook + Monitor. You should have to do this only once. |
How do I burn a CD?
1. Insert a blank recordable disc into the optical drive of your computer; the disc appears on your desktop.
2. Double-click the disc to open it, and drag the files and folders you want on it to its window. The Finder places aliases to the files in the disc's window. The original files are not moved or deleted.
3. Arrange and rename the files exactly as you want them.
4. When burning the disc, the Finder gives the items on the disc the same names and locations as the aliases in the disc window. After the disc is burned, you cannot change them.
5. Choose File > Burn Disc, and follow the instructions.
6. The files that the aliases point to are burned to the disc. In addition, if any folder you copied contains aliases, the original files for those aliases are burned to the disc. |
How do I burn a DVD? See #3 |
How do I clean the laptop screen and keyboard?
Use a small amount of water on a soft rag to clean the laptop screen and keyboard. Never spray anything onto the screen or keyboard |
How do I take screen shots on the MAC side?
 + Shift + 3
This will take a screenshot of your entire screen.
 + Shift + 4
This will bring up a selection tool so you can make a rectangular screenshot of a certain area.
 + Shift + 4 + Space Bar
This will turn your cursor into a tiny camera. Use this camera to take a picture of the Dock, a menu, or a window and it will crop the background automatically for the resulting image. |
How do I backspace?
Hold down the shift key while depressing the delete key to delete to the left of the cursor.
Shift + Delete |
How do I use a keyboard shortcut to switch between applications?
You can see all of the application currently open on your Mac and navigate easily between them by holding the Control key and then pressing the Tab key to switch between the applications.
 + Tab |
How do I zoom in to make things larger on the screen?
To zoom in on a certain item for emphasis, press Control and then move upward on the track pad with a two-finger swipe. To return the screen to its regular view, press Control while using the two finger swipe DOWN the track pad. To change the overall resolution of the display, review system preferences. |
How do I transfer favorites from Explorer to my new laptop?
Exporting Internet Explorer Favorites
File > Import and Export… the Import/Export Wizard will open
Choose Export Favorites
Select the Favorites folder (it will probably already be highlighted)
Choose Export to a File and click Browse to locate your back-up folder (or personal network folder)
The file will be saved as an Explorer document named Bookmark
Importing your Favorites:
File > Import and Export… the Import/Export Wizard will open
Choose Import Favorites
Navigate to your Bookmark.htm file and select it |
How do I connect to the network/Internet at school?
The laptop is set to recognize TXA1, the district’s wireless network. Logon with your district username and password. |
How do I connect to the Internet at my house?
Windows:
-Start >right-click on Network Places, choose Properties
–Double-click on Wireless Network Connection
–choose View Wireless Networks
–select your network name and enter WEP password, if applicable
Mac:
-Click on Airport icon in menu bar 
-Choose Other...
-Enter your wireless network name or select it from the dropdown menu
-enter WEP password, if applicable |
How do I connect to the Internet at a hotel?
Some hotels offer free Internet access while others charge a fee for the service. To access the hotel's Internet service, start your browser, then follow the instructions for connecting. If there is a charge, the instructions may include entering a credit card number. |
How do I back up my documents?
- Network drive
- CD/DVD
- Flash drive
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Who should I contact if I have more FAQ ideas that need to be posted?
If you have suggestions for other Frequently Asked Questions, please email Sharon Spinks at sharon.spinks@comalisd.org. |
How do I set my laptop to automatically boot up to Mac?
Go to System Preferences (under the Apple menu)
Click on Startup Disk
Click Mac OS X.
Either click Restart or close the window to restart later on the Mac side. |
How do I use a keyboard shortcut to switch between applications on the Mac side?
On Windows you use alt-tab to switch between open applications.
On the Mac side, use  -tab to switch. |
Where is the Print Screen Key to take screen shots on the Windows side?
You have to hold down the Fn key and simultaneously press the F11 key. To print only the active window you have to use the Option + Fn + F11. |
