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Apple Product Knowledge
For Apple Specialists to assist in learning more about Apple products.
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Undergraduate 1
08/17/2010

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Term
What is the standard operating system that all new Mac machines come with, already installed?
Definition
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Term
Give 2 of the 4 points/advantages that overview the new OS features.
Definition
* Activate Exposé right from the Dock.
* Wake from sleep and shut down your Mac faster than before.
* Install it more quickly and get back 7GB of disk space.
* Enjoy dozens more refinements for everything from iChat to Preview and more.
Term
What does Exposé allow you to do?
Definition
View all open files and folders to select the one you want. This is a quick easy way for you to find an open window with multiple windows on screen.
Term
What older operating system is Snow Leopard an upgrade for? How much does it cost to upgrade?
Definition
Snow Leopard is an upgrade for Leopard users and requires a Mac with an Intel processor.
$35.00 CAD
Term
What is AppleTV?
Definition
The redesigned Apple TV interface makes it even easier to rent or buy HD movies. Go behind the scenes with iTunes Extras. Buy HD TV shows. And enjoy your music and photos. All from the comfort of your couch.
Term
How many GB does AppleTV store, and how does that translate into recorded hours?
Definition
160GB hard drive for up to 200 hours of video.
Term
List AppleTV requirements.
Definition
* Widescreen (16 by 9) enhanced-definition or high-definition television with an HDMI, DVI, or component video input port
* Wired or wireless network
* iTunes Store account
* Broadband Internet connection (fees may apply)
Term
What 3 programs comes with the iWork bundle?
Definition
Pages. (word processing)
Numbers. (spreadsheets, charts, etc)
Keynote. (presentations)
Term
Describe what Pages can do, and what it's used for.
Definition
Creating the perfect brochure, flyer, report, or resume is faster and easier than ever.

* Choose from 40 new Apple-designed templates (over 180 total).
* Focus on your writing with new full-screen view.
* Organize your ideas with dynamic outlines.
* Customize your documents using mail merge with Numbers.
* Insert equations with MathType 6 (sold separately).
* Create bibliographies with EndNote X2 (sold separately).
* Open, save, and email Microsoft Word files from within Pages.
Term
Describe what Numbers can do, and what it's used for.
Definition
Create spreadsheets, organize data, and write formulas with simple yet powerful tools.

* Easily create formulas, using visual placeholders with plain language text.
* Perform calculations using over 250 functions.
* Organize your data instantly using Table Categories.
* Check your calculations at a glance with Formula List view.
* Create two-axis charts and combine line, column, and area series in a single mixed chart.
* Choose from twelve new Apple-designed templates (30 total).
* Open, save, and email Microsoft Excel files from within Numbers.
Term
Describe what Keynote can do, and what it's used for.
Definition
Now creating a show-stopping presentation is surprisingly simple.

* Easily create sophisticated animations with Magic Move.
* Add dramatic object and text transitions using new visual effects.
* Visualize your data with new styles and animations for 3D charts.
* Dramatically reduce file size without compromising quality.
* Create dynamic flowcharts and diagrams using connection lines.
* Choose from eight new Apple-designed themes (44 total).
* Open, save, and email Microsoft Powerpoint files from within Keynote.
Term
Describe some of the iWork system requirements.
Definition
* Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (500MHz or faster) processor
* 512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended
* Approximately 1.2GB of available disk space
* 32MB of video memory
* Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later
* QuickTime 7.5.5 or later
* DVD drive required to install
* Some features may require Internet access; additional fees and terms apply
Term
What programs come with the iLife bundle?
Definition
iPhoto
iMovie
GarageBand
iWeb
iDVD
Term
Describe iPhoto. What does it to, what is it good for?
Definition
Organize and search your photos in new ways.

* Easily find photos of the people in your life using Faces.
* Explore your library based on where you took each photo using Places.
* Instantly create stunning slideshows with animated titles and multiphoto layouts.
* Publish photos directly to Facebook and Flickr™ with a click.
* Create travel-themed photo books complete with custom maps.
Term
Describe iMovie. What does it to, what is it good for?
Definition
Create a movie in minutes or edit your masterpiece.

* Fine-tune your movies with the new Precision Editor.
* Use enhanced drag-and-drop to easily edit your projects in just a few clicks.
* Smooth shaky clips with automatic video stabilization.
* Apply themes to an entire project with matching titles and transitions.
* Add eye-catching animated maps to your travel videos with a few clicks.
* Choose animated titles, new transitions, and cinema-quality video effects.
Term
Describe GarageBand. What does it to, what is it good for?
Definition
Learn to play. Start a jam session. Record and mix your own songs.

* Learn to play piano or guitar at your own pace, with interactive lessons that combine video instruction with animated notation and instrument views.
* Let leading artists - including Sting, Fall Out Boy, and Colbie Caillat - teach you how to play their hit songs, then practice along with the band.
* Play and record with new guitar amps and stompbox effects.
* Jam with virtual instruments in Magic GarageBand using a new full-screen view that lets you mix, play along, and record.
Term
Describe iWeb. What does it to, what is it good for?
Definition
Design, publish, and update your own websites - no HTML required.

* Easily add YouTube videos, RSS feeds, iSight videos, and other dynamic content to your web pages.
* Link your iWeb site to your Facebook account and automatically notify friends when you update your site.
* Use built-in FTP publishing with virtually any web-hosting service.
* Easily manage multiple websites and publish one site at a time using MobileMe or FTP.
Term
Describe iDVD. What does it to, what is it good for?
Definition
Turn your home movies and slideshows into gorgeous Hollywood-style DVD's.

* Get started quickly with Apple-designed themes featuring animated menus.
* Author customized DVD's with a range of options for customizing menu screens.
* Combine video and photos for stunning, high-quality slideshows.
Term
Talk a little bit about Aperture 3.
Definition
With more than 200 new features and enhancements, Aperture 3 is the perfect choice if you're ready to take your photography to the next level. Migrate your photos from iPhoto to Aperture seamlessly. Manage large photo libraries with ease. Use powerful new tools to refine your images. And present your work like a pro with beautiful prints, hardcover books, websites, and stunning multimedia slideshows.

Top new features in Aperture 3
* Organize photos by the people in them using Faces.
* Use Places to find photos based on where they were taken.
* Perfect images with nondestructive, edge-aware brushes.
* Use adjustment presets to apply imaging effects.
* Browse your entire library with the new full-screen Browser.
* Create stunning multimedia slideshows that weave together HD video, audio tracks, and custom titles.
Term
Discuss Aperture 3 system requirements.
Definition
* Mac OS X v10.5.8 or v10.6.2 or later
* One of the following Intel-based Mac computers:
o Mac Pro
o MacBook Pro
o MacBook
o MacBook Air
o iMac
o Mac mini
Term
Talk a little bit about Logic Studio.
Definition
Logic Studio features Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, Soundtrack Pro 3, and a massive collection of instruments, effects, and audio loops. With over 200 new features, it has everything musicians need to write, record, produce, and perform.
Top New Features in Logic Studio

* Flex Time lets you manipulate audio timing and tempo like never before.
* Build dream guitar rigs with the new Amp Designer and Pedalboard.
* MainStage 2 with new Playback and Loopback features let you take your Mac to the stage.
* Shape your sound using more than 80 studio-quality plug-ins.
* Inspire your music with more than 1,000 instruments and 20,000 Apple Loops.
Term
Discuss system requirements to install all applications within Logic Studio, and disk space requirements.
Definition
* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of RAM (2GB or more highly recommended)
* Display with 1280-by-800 resolution or higher
* Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later
* QuickTime 7.6 or later
* DVD drive for installation

Available Disk Space
* 9GB to install all applications and required content
* Additional 38GB to install all optional content (large content packages can be installed on separate disk):
- 10GB for Jam Pack collections
- 16GB for sound effects
- 6GB for surround music beds
- 7GB for other optional content
Term
Talk a little bit about Final Cut Studio.
Definition
As the next major release of the leading video post-production suite, the new Final Cut Studio offers powerful new features, dramatically improved performance, and tighter integration. Its six applications give video editors all the tools they need to edit, animate, mix, grade, and deliver — at a price that’s more affordable than ever.
Applications included in Final Cut Studio

* Final Cut Pro 7 for video and film editing
* Motion 4 for motion graphics and animation
* Soundtrack Pro 3 for audio post-production
* Color 1.5 for color grading and finishing
* Compressor 3.5 and DVD Studio Pro 4 for digital delivery virtually anywhere — Apple devices, the web, and disc
Term
Discuss the system requirements of Final Cut Studio, as well as available disk space requirements.
Definition
* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of RAM (2GB of RAM recommended for working with compressed HD and uncompressed SD sources; 4GB of RAM recommended for working with uncompressed HD sources)
* ATI or NVIDIA graphics processor (integrated Intel graphics processors not supported)
* 128MB of VRAM
* Display with 1280-by-800 resolution or higher
* Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later
* QuickTime 7.6 or later
* DVD drive for installation

Available Disk Space
* 4GB of disk space required for applications
* 46GB of disk space required for optional content:
- 9GB for DVD Studio Pro content
- 7GB for Motion templates
- 22GB for audio content
- 8GB for LiveFonts
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