Apple Imac Mid2011 User Guide
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51 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to: ÂRestore your software and data from a Time Machine backup. ÂReinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. ÂRestore your computer to its factory settings by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applications. ÂRepair your computer’s disk using Disk Utility. If your computer detects a problem, it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically. You can also open the application...
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52Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To open the Mac OS X Utilities application: mRestart your computer while holding down the Command (x) and R keys. Some utilities in the Mac OS X Utilities application require access to the Internet and the Mac App Store. You may need to make sure your computer is connected to the Internet by using your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. To connect by using a Wi-Fi network: 1 Choose a network from the Wi-Fi status menu in the upper-right corner of the screen. 2 If...
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53 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup You can use the Restore utility to restore everything on your computer to its previous state if you have a Time Machine backup. Use your Time Machine backup to restore information only to the computer that was the source of the backup. If you want to transfer information to a new computer, use Migration Assistant (in the Utilities folder in Launchpad). 1 If your backup is on a Time Capsule, make sure...
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54Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can install Mac OS X without erasing the disk, which saves your existing files and settings, or you can erase the disk first, which erases all your data and leaves the computer ready for you to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. After reinstalling Mac OS X, you can re-download the Apple applications that came with your iMac and other apps you purchased from the Mac App Store. You can restore your other data and applications from a Time Machine...
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55 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 7 To reinstall Mac OS X and your applications, follow the instructions in the Mac OS X Installer. After reinstalling Mac OS X, you can re-download the Apple applications that came with your iMac and other apps you purchased from the Mac App Store. You can restore your other data and applications from a Time Machine or other backup. Checking for a Hardware Problem If you suspect a hardware problem, use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine...
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56Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Important: If the Apple Hardware Test window doesn’t appear after restarting, hold down the Command (x), Option, and D keys and restart the computer to access the Apple Hardware Test software from the Internet. Your computer must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet. Replacing the Batteries Your Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse each come with two AA batteries installed. You can replace them with alkaline, lithium, or...
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57 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To replace the batteries in the Apple Wireless Keyboard: 1 Press the power button (®) to turn off your keyboard. 2 Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment cover 3 Slide two AA batteries into the battery compartment, as shown below. Insert batteries 4 Replace the battery compartment cover. To check the battery status, press the power button (®). If the indicator light doesn’t glow, you may need to change the batteries. You...
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58Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic Mouse: 1 Slide the on/off switch on the bottom of your mouse to turn it off. 2 Slide the latch down and remove the battery cover. LatchBatteries 3 Insert the batteries with the positive ends (+) facing up, as shown above. 4 Replace the cover and turn on your mouse. You may have to click your Apple Magic Mouse once to reconnect it to your iMac. To check the battery status, slide the on/off switch to turn on the...
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59 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section for your type of connection or you can use Network Diagnostics . To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click “Assist me.” 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Network Diagnostics can’t resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service...
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60Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your ISP using PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), make sure you entered the correct information in Network preferences. To enter PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop-up menu. 4 Choose an interface for the PPPoE service from the Ethernet pop-up menu....