can anyone give me help with an iMac,my brother has been given one,there were no manuals or any software and I think there should be,all he can get on screen are a few icons
2006-11-07 01:32:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Tough to accuratly address your question without getting more information.
First off, have you visited the Apple site for any support?
It isn't the best place, but its a start.
Secondly, is there an Apple store near you to get some help?
Lastly, depending on the age of the iMac, you will need to get start-up software (the operating system - "OS", either on CD or DVD...and that depends if the iMac has a DVD drive).
You'll have to reboot the iMac from the OS disc and do a clean install...erasing all previous stuff on the computer.
Where to get an OS disc?
Check with eBay...lots of stuff there for Mac folks.
Good luck!
2006-11-07 01:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting "The little Mac Book" It will give you a lot of information and you can get them pretty inexpensive, try eBay. Most of the older imacs didn't come with a manual or software but the operating system. It is pretty much plug and play. You are welcome to IM me if you like with any questions and I can help.
2006-11-07 09:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by mudd_grip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I received a imac 450dv from my cousin..he had no software..so i went to ebay and was able to get the correct resource Mac Os software..they sell even the older Mac Os 8.5.. Ebay has all the version of Mac OS..on sale....got mine cheap.
Good luck..
2006-11-07 09:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by jattor65 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can download a pdf manual from here for your brother's iMac.
http://www.apple.com/support/imac/
As for software, check in his applications folder, on the Finder menu click on Go then Applications. I suggest he gets the install dvds for his iMac, they include bundled software that he can install if he wants them. Call Apple to get the right ones. Good luck :-)
2006-11-07 09:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by Elbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would you mind taking a picture of that and posting it? it sounds like needs the operating system. you can get that from someone else who has an iMac, or you can buy that from Apple. it's Mac OS X you are looking for
2006-11-07 09:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest checking out a book at the library. There are many books similar to Mac OS made simple. Mac Made Easy. etc Full page color step by step instructions.
2006-11-07 09:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Robert Miller 95670 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.imachelp.co.uk/
Try this link for help
2006-11-07 09:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋