New to Mac: I can't see any folders in finder? I don't see 'my computer' or '\C' just 'all my files'

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New to Mac: I can't see any folders in finder? I don't see 'my computer' or '\C' just 'all my files'

I copied over a lot of files from backup USB drive accidentally - I opend iPhoto, and it copied in all the pictures ~30000 after running for about 10 hrs.

- does it usually take this long? I thought Macs were faster?

- what happened to all my directory structure?

- why did it copy over non picture files

- how can I see a directory structure?

- Where is there a sequential set of training, like on a PC, to learn OS X?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), brand new 8Gb a5 mac

Posted on Dec 8, 2013 9:35 AM

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Dec 8, 2013 2:29 PM in response to AirplaneMike

Apple>About This Mac>More Info>Service

Please read the warranty paperwork that came w/your computer.

You have 14 days to return the computer w/no questions asked.

You have 90 days of FREE phone tech support on top of your standard 1 year warranty unless you also purchased AppleCare which gives you an additional 2 years of coverage plus FREE phone support.

Strongly suggest that you take FULL advantage of the above before it runs out. Let Apple deal w/the problems.

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Where is there a sequential set of training, like on a PC, to learn OS X?

There is Apple’s own Knowledge Base Articles: http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=search

The OS Help Menu.

Apple’s troubleshooting website: Mac 101

The following reference book: OS X Mountain Lion: The Missing Manual - David Pogue. This book is very easy reading, non technichal & non geeky. I strongly recommend this book as it takes you step-by-step through Mountain Lion.

Strange that you have a ML on a recently purchased Mac. All new Macs come pre-installed w/Maverick. Where/Who did you purchase your Mac from?