Getting Started with Lion

OS X Lion is an even more powerful and refined version of the world's most advanced operating system which is faster, more reliable, and even easier to use. It offers hundreds of enhancements, and new core technologies that take advantage of the powerful hardware in a Mac. In this workshop we'll show you some of the new and refined features that make OS X Lion better than ever.

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• This workshop has been replaced by the "New to Mac" workshop.

New to Mac

You got a new Mac and now it's time to get acquainted. We'll take you through the basics, including a tour of your desktop and Finder.

Session Times:

• Thur May 24 @ 10 a.m.
• Tue May 29 @ 10 a.m.
• Sat June 2 @ 11 a.m.
• Thur June 7 @ 11 a.m.
• Tue June 12 @ 11 a.m.

New to iOS 5

Learn how to navigate through your Home screen, customise the look at settings, visit the App Store, and how iCloud fits your multi-media lifestyle.

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• Tue May 22 @ 10 a.m.
• Thur May 31 @ 10 a.m.
• Tue June 5 @ 10 a.m.
• Thur June 14 @ 10 a.m.

Getting started with iTunes

At this workshop, we'll show you how to use iTunes to import and organize your music, create playlists, and sync content. We'll explore the iTunes Store, where you can buy and download music, movies, apps—and now rent TV shows. And with iPod, you can take it all with you.

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• Fri June 8 @ 11 a.m.

Getting Started with iPhoto

Find out how easy it is to import, organize, enhance, and share your entire digital photo collection using iPhoto. You'll learn new ways to make your photos look their best with professional-quality image adjustment tools. We'll also show you how to create impressive prints, photo books, calendars, and cards - all with your own photos.

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• Fri May 25 11 a.m.

iPhoto - Creating Books, Cards, Calendars and Prints

Learn to do more with your photos than you ever thought possible. Learn how to showcase and share your photos as professional-quality books, cards, calendars and prints.

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• Sat May 26 11 a.m.

Getting Started in Aperture

Combine powerful performance with iPhoto simplicity to help you refine images, showcase your photography, and manage massive libraries on your Mac. Apply adjustment presets to instantly create a custom look, and perfect your images with brushes to take your photography to the next level.

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• More sessions coming soon.

From iPhoto to Aperture

See how to take your iPhoto photos to the next step with Aperture.

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• More sessions coming soon.

Getting Started with iMovie

iMovie lets you make a great movie in the time you have. You'll learn how to refine every shot and how to give your movie a professional look in seconds with Apple-designed themes.

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• Sat June 9 @ 11 a.m.

iMovie - Making a Slideshow

Create a professional-looking slideshow in minutes. We'll show you how to sync your photos with a soundtrack, add titles and credits, and even customise your project with maps and backgrounds.

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• More sessions coming soon.

GarageBand - Loops and software instruments

With an entire recording studio right on your Mac, we'll show you how to compose a song with loops, beats, live instruments, and vocals. We'll even show how you to jam and record your music using Magic GarageBand Jam.

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• More sessions coming soon.

Introduction to iWork

Whether you're at home, school or the office, iWork makes it easy to create and share impressive documents, spreadsheets and presentations on your Mac. In this workshop, you'll learn how to use Pages for writing and page layout. Numbers to create spreadsheets and charts. And we'll show you how to use Keynote to make memorable presentations.

iWork - Pages

Learn how to use Pages to create great-looking word processing documents and share them with both PC and Mac users. Explore Page Layout mode to create stunning newsletters, brochures and flyers.

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• More sessions coming soon.

iWork - Numbers

See how Numbers spreadsheets can help you plan a wedding, save for retirement, track your workouts, or keep a baby journal. Learn to use the great-looking, Apple-designed templates to get started.

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• More sessions coming soon.

iWork - Keynote

Learn how Keynote lets you turn your stories into an impressive presentation with laser-sharp graphics and stunning animations. We'll show you how to get started using Keynote, and you'll be making inspiring presentations in no time.

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• More sessions coming soon.

Introduction to iBooks Author

Create stunning iBooks textbooks, cookbooks, history books, picture books and more for iPad. All you need is an idea and a Mac. Start with an Apple-designed template, and add your own text and images with drag-and-drop ease. See how to include interactive photo galleries, movies, Keynote presentations and more. Preview on your iPad at any time and then submit your finished work to the iBookstore with a few simple steps.

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• More sessions coming soon.

Introduction to LightSpeed

LightSpeed is the next-generation point-of-sale (POS) system that combines Mac innovation with powerful business logic to offer comprehensive and easy-to-use tools for retail stores. In this workshop we'll show you how LightSpeed’s streamlined interface gives you a clear overview of your store operations, saving you time and giving you absolute control over your business. And see how LightSpeed Mobile enables your sales staff to bring the retail experience to your customers like no other retail system before it.

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• More sessions coming soon.