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Title: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 08, 2008, 05:52:44 PM
so I finally got the IMAC and it is hella cool but I have some basic questions (don't laugh)

how do I shut it down and boot it up? Is there a button for power down like windows has or do I gotta use the button on the back of the monitor?

Have you guys used the movie maker software? Oh my god it is cool!!!!!

OH, and how do I access .mac to see if I wanna subscribe or not??

Thanks
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: CCP on July 08, 2008, 07:10:38 PM

I dont know the answer but I bet Hawks Feather will. He should be along anytime.
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: FinsnFur on July 08, 2008, 08:23:41 PM
Yep. Latta is the mac Daddy :eyebrownod:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 08, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Quote from: browning204 on July 08, 2008, 05:52:44 PM
so I finally got the IMAC and it is hella cool but I have some basic questions (don't laugh)

how do I shut it down and boot it up? Is there a button for power down like windows has or do I gotta use the button on the back of the monitor?  There are a couple of ways to shut it down, but I just put mine to sleep.  You can hold the start button, (I don't have the new imac, but you mentioned a button on the back of the monitor) or you can go to the top left on your screen to the picture of the apple.  If you click and hold you will get a list of options, one of which is Shut Down.  If you go to that it will shut itself down and you will then need to hold the button on the back of the monitor to restart.  But, like I said, if I am the only "user" I just let it go to sleep.  In the control panel you can set how long you want it to be idle before going to sleep.  Another option if you want, you can set up users and then just log out the user when done and leave the computer go to sleep.

Have you guys used the movie maker software? Oh my god it is cool!!!!!   It is really difficult isn't it?   :biggrin:   iPhoto is pretty difficult too.  Plug your camera in and the rest is history.
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OH, and how do I access .mac to see if I wanna subscribe or not??   http://www.apple.com/dotmac/   They are in the process of changing the name to MOBILE ME to try to stress some of their new features, but it is still .mac.

Thanks
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 08, 2008, 10:26:30 PM
Holy crap, that .mac stuff is confusing! Somehow I got a 3 second video on there and can't delete it.  :confused:

and as far as the other functions, I really can't get it. Maybe because I am on the trial version or something???

Man, I am getting to old for this learning stuff!!!!!
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 09, 2008, 08:39:48 AM
Browning,

PM me your phone number and when you will be home and I will give you a call.  I head out to the scout camp in about an hour and won't be home till about 10:00 p.m. tonight, but the rest of the week the evenings will be open since the gun range will be closed.

Jerry
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: FinsnFur on July 09, 2008, 05:13:25 PM
Jerry's  giving tech support  :laf: Jerry's giving tech support :yoyo:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 09, 2008, 05:52:10 PM
PM sent
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 09, 2008, 10:41:51 PM
I can't see alot of vids because this computer is a MAC and don't have WMV. I tried to download it but don't know wher downloads go!!!   :confused: :wo:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Gary in CA on July 09, 2008, 11:30:43 PM
Go to the User folder and look for the "Downloads" sub-folder.  There's a Media Player for Mac too.  I'd go to System Preferences>Energy Saver> and adjust both sleep and options.  Then go to System Preferences>Desk Top & Screensaver and set a "Hot Corner."

Today I was running Firefox, Thunderbird, InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Acrobat Pro, Acrobat Reader, Preview, and Calendar, all at once and it just keeps on chugging.  Knock on wood, Imac never crashes.
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 10, 2008, 07:49:26 AM
I really wanna learn to use all the features that the Mac's have. Maybe i will take some of those free classes at the apple store!
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: nastygunz on July 10, 2008, 09:44:39 PM
WT AND A MAC..................B204 is a technology rebel!.......... :yoyo:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 11, 2008, 08:08:12 AM
Thanks to Jerry for calling me up and taking me for a trip around the new confuser! :highclap:

Nasty: Technology rebel? I keep telling you to come out and play with the big boys!! Call me this weekend if you want. We really need to talk about a couple things then go chase some critters!
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: HaMeR on July 11, 2008, 11:57:57 AM
Quote from: nastygunz on July 10, 2008, 09:44:39 PM
WT AND A MAC..................B204 is a technology rebel!.......... :yoyo:

:roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 11, 2008, 07:53:49 PM
at the top of the safari screen, in the grey area there are some favorites. Some are there such as you tube and other stuff I don't want. How do I get rid of the unwanted ones?


Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 11, 2008, 08:13:32 PM
At the left hand end is a Bookmark Bar icon that looks like an open book - click on it.  That will open up the Bookmark Bar and you will see the names of the items that are showing in the bar.  Single click on the name of the one that you don't want and the entire line will be highlighted - (you will need to click on the name under Bookmark and not address.)  When it is highlighted press delete.  It should come up with the question "are you sure", click yes and it is gone.  After you delete the ones you don't want you can add FnF, THO, etc. to the Bookmark Bar to make it easy to get to them.

JErry
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: FinsnFur on July 11, 2008, 08:36:38 PM
Quote from: Hawks Feather on July 11, 2008, 08:13:32 PM
  After you delete the ones you don't want you can add FnF, THO, etc. to the Bookmark Bar to make it easy to get to them.

JErry

:roflmao:  I like this guy
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 11, 2008, 08:43:22 PM
Quote from: FinsnFur on July 11, 2008, 08:36:38 PM
Quote from: Hawks Feather on July 11, 2008, 08:13:32 PM
  After you delete the ones you don't want you can add FnF, THO, etc. to the Bookmark Bar to make it easy to get to them.

JErry

:roflmao:  I like this guy

I already added those!!!!!!   Derrr!!!!!


oh ya what the heck does this button on the side of my mouse do? (near my thumb)

when I click it it turns everything blueish.
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 11, 2008, 08:51:52 PM
I think that is the Nitro Injector Button.  I have an older model and don't have that button.

Actually, I think it is used with Bluetooth technology and if you are not set up for Bluetooth, it will probably give the color shift as a warning.  I could be wrong on this, like I said, I have an old iMac.

Jerry
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 11, 2008, 08:54:07 PM
I forgot, but when you are in the Bookmark Bar, you can drag the site to another place in the order - just like you did with the items in the dock.  The top item will show at the left on the bar.

Jerry
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 11, 2008, 08:56:41 PM
thanks
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: nastygunz on July 12, 2008, 03:45:34 AM
Now if I just had one of dem new I-phones........ :confused:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 14, 2008, 11:35:58 AM
Hawks, if i click mac HD and go to all documents, all the album covers of all the songs I have played in I-tunes are pictured. Can I delete those or do those gotta stay for some reason?
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 14, 2008, 11:43:35 AM
You might want to just leave them.  They don't take up much space and if you delete them they will reappear for you later.   :shck:   

Jerry
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 17, 2008, 04:47:43 PM
hawks, how do I write something on disk from my hard drive???
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: FinsnFur on July 17, 2008, 05:11:58 PM
Browning, are you wondering why you bought a MAC? :laf:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 17, 2008, 05:16:44 PM
no I love it but gotta finger it out!!!
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 17, 2008, 05:34:34 PM
I am trying.
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 17, 2008, 06:09:49 PM
Quote from: browning204 on July 17, 2008, 04:47:43 PM
hawks, how do I write something on disk from my hard drive???

Do you mean burn a CD or DVD or are you actually asking about writing to an attached drive?

If it is to a CD/DVD, just insert a blank CD/DVD, drag what you want on it from your hard drive, and click the burn button.  You can drag whole folders or individual files.

If it is to an attached drive, just drag what you want on it from your hard drive to the icon that show up for that drive.  Again, you can drag whole folders or individual files.

If this isn't what you are asking, I will need a little more info.

Jerry
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 17, 2008, 06:11:31 PM
I think I might have it, I gotta do it in FINDER and create a burn folder. we will see what happens
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: FinsnFur on July 17, 2008, 06:11:36 PM
Is this by the hour or by the incident :biggrin:

:sad: Ok, I'll shut up now.
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: nastygunz on July 18, 2008, 07:00:57 AM
FnF, i think hes getting his MAC confused with his WT..................... :hahaha:
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 27, 2008, 04:20:58 PM
I am trying to print a new sound list for the bandit. When I plug my card reader into the MAC, nothing happens. Do I have to go in and open it or something?

Thanks.
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 27, 2008, 05:13:20 PM
Normally whenever I plug anything in, it shows up on the desktop.  If it is a card reader with no card, it won't show up.

Jerry
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: browning204 on July 27, 2008, 05:31:41 PM
it has the card in it when I plug it in. weird!
Title: Re: MAC users (again)
Post by: Hawks Feather on July 27, 2008, 07:30:04 PM
Try pulling the card and then put it back in.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=286811

Jerry