Apple MC812LL/A, MD096LL/A manual Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup

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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).

1If your backup is on a Time Capsule, make sure you’re connected to an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. (To connect to a Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions on page 52.)

2In the Mac OS X Utilities pane, select Restore From Time Machine Backup and click Continue.

3Select the disk that contains the Time Machine backup, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications

Under some circumstances, you may need to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. You can reinstall while keeping your files and user settings intact.

1Make sure you’re connected to the Internet by using an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. (To connect to a Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions on page 52.)

2In the Mac OS X Utilities pane, select Reinstall Mac OS X and click Continue.

3In the pane where you’re asked to select a disk, select your current Mac OS X disk (in most cases, it is the only one available).

4To select or deselect optional software, click Customize.

5 Click Install.

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Contents Congratulations, you and your iMac Were made for each other Welcome to your iMac OS X Lion Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box Setting Up Your iMac Ready, Set Up, Go Turn on your wireless keyboard and mouse Ready, Set Up, Go To set up your iMac Configure your iMacCustomize your desktop and set your preferences Putting Your iMac to Sleep Putting Your iMac to Sleep or Shutting It DownTo put your iMac to sleep, do one of the following To wake your iMac from sleep, do one of the followingShutting Down Your iMac Page Life with Your iMac Basic Features of Your iMac Built-in ambient light sensor Ports on Your iMac Ethernet port 10/100/1000Base-T Other Components of Your iMac Power port Features of the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse Apple Wireless Keyboard About the Indicator Light Using the Apple Wireless KeyboardUsing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard Pairing Your Apple Wireless Keyboard with Your iMacTo pair your wireless keyboard To customize your keyboardUsing the Apple Magic Mouse To pair your mouse Pairing Your Apple Magic Mouse with Your iMacUsing Your Apple Magic Mouse To use your remote Using the Apple RemoteReplacing the Battery Pairing Your Apple RemoteTo replace the battery To pair your remoteTo get help from Help Center Getting AnswersMore Information System Preferences by choosing Apple K System Downloading Mac software Boost Your Memory Boost Your Memory To install memory Installing MemoryRemove the memory access door and set it aside Untuck the tabs Pull the tab Memory modules Raise stand Memory access door Phillips screwdriver Making Sure Your iMac Recognizes the New Memory To check the memory installed in your iMacProblem, Meet Solution Problem, Meet Solution If your iMac won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You from Using Your iMacAn Ounce of Prevention Problem, Meet Solution If you have trouble inserting a disc If your iMac won’t turn on or start upIf your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X SoftwareIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you have trouble scrolling with your mouseProblem, Meet Solution To open the Mac OS X Utilities application Repairing a Disk with Disk UtilityTo connect by using a Wi-Fi network Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Restoring Information Using a Time Machine BackupRestoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings To use Apple Hardware Test Checking for a Hardware ProblemReplacing the Batteries To replace the batteries in the Apple Wireless Keyboard To replace the batteries in the Apple Magic Mouse Problems with Your Internet ConnectionCable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections To use Network DiagnosticsPPPoE Connections To enter PPPoE settingsProblems with Wireless Communication Online Resources Learning More, Service, and SupportKeeping Your Software Up to Date System Information AppleCare Service and SupportOnscreen Help Country Phone Website Locating Your Product Serial NumberLast, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least Mouse Class 1 Laser Information Power specificationsDo Not Make Repairs Yourself Laser Information for Optical Disc DrivesÂÂ Maximum operating altitude 10,000 feet 3048 meters Important Handling InformationTo clean your iMac display, do the following Cleaning Your iMacCleaning Your iMac Display Understanding Ergonomics Cleaning Your MouseKeyboard MouseDisplay Chair Apple and the EnvironmentRegulatory Compliance Information Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Korea Warning Statements Japan Vcci Class B Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Chinese Battery Statement Page Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Parameter RAM, resetting 49 ports Force an application to quit Page Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada