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Try our new -free- iOS Basics class!

iOS Basics

iOS Basics
iPad Basics

New to iPad, iPhone and iOS? Never used a computer before? Our iOS Basics class is designed strictly for beginners: you'll learn the essential skills needed to get you up and running on your new device. iOS Basics is led by a certified Apple Professional.

Use this class to learn about:
  • The lock screen and passcode protection
  • The search screen
  • The Home screen, app arrangement, deleting, folders
  • General settings
  • Music
  • The App Store
  • Making purchases
  • Finding apps
  • Software updates
  • Multitasking interface, control interface
  • AirPlay
  • Safari, bookmarks, tabs, user guide, action button, Google search
  • AirPrint
  • Mail, attachments
  • Editing text
  • iBooks
  • Photos (taking,viewing, and sharing)

At the end of the session there will be time for questions. The instructor will demonstrate the class on a large monitor. There is no need to bring your own iPad, but it is recommended.

Where:

There are no classes scheduled at this time, please check back at a later date.

Registration Details:

Classes are free and there is no need to register in advance.

More Information:

Please email Email classes or call 1-800-511-MACS (6227) with any questions.

Mac Basics

Mac Basics
OS X

New to Mac OS X? This class introduces users to the basic functions and setup to lay the foundation to become a proficient Mac user.

Mac OS X Basics includes:
  • Desktop and Gestures
  • Organizing your applications and workspace
  • Finder, folders and files
  • System Preferences
  • Productivity applications
  • Peripherals
  • Getting Help

At the end of the session there will be time for questions. The instructor will demonstrate the class on a large monitor. There is no need to bring your own Mac, but you might want to bring your laptop.

Where:

There are no classes scheduled at this time, please check back at a later date.

Registration Details:

Classes are free and there is no need to register in advance.

More Information:

Please email Email classes or call 1-800-511-MACS (6227) with any questions.

One-on-One

In-Store Lessons
One-on-one

Have a specific question about something else? In addition to our course offerings, we also offer up to a half-hour in-store one-on-one lesson with a Certified Apple Product Professional for $39.99. This is perfect if you just have that one pesky issue to resolve.

Examples of in-store lesson topics:
  • New-to-Mac or Basic Mac lessons
  • Simple iApps (i.e. iPhoto, iTunes, iWork as opposed to in-depth apps like GarageBand and iMovie).
  • Time Machine
  • Dashboard
  • Apple Mail, Address Book, iCal
  • Safari (or alternate web browsers)
  • System Preferences
  • Multitouch Functions
  • Intro to iPod, iPad or iPhone
  • Any other basic lessons that can be taught in the 30 minute timeframe.
Lessons are not:
  • Troubleshooting hardware issues (unless they are extremely basic)
  • Lessons on Pro-Apps or complex iApps (i.e. Final Cut, Aperture, iWeb, Garageband, iMovie, iDVD, etc.)
  • Advanced training
  • Recovering data
  • Anything that would take more than 30 minutes to teach.

If you have any questions about whether a one-on-one in-store lesson is right for you, please give us a call at 1-800-511-MACS (6227).

If you having hardware issues and/or need repairs, please contact our Tech Support hotline: 1-888-317-5805.

If you would like to schedule an at-home lesson or to view our other consulting options, please click on this link: Small Dog Consulting Department

Where:

Classes are held at all four retail locations.

Registration Details:

Please give us a call to schedule an in-store lesson: 1-800-511-MACS (6227)

More Information:

Please email Email classes or call 1-800-511-MACS (6227) with any questions.

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