Apple Desktop PC manual Getting Started, Perform the following steps on each participating Mac

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Back to My Mac User’s Guide

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December 2007

Getting Started

You first need to set up your Mac computers and home network for Back to My Mac. Here’s how.

Perform the following steps on each participating Mac:

1.Verify that your Mac is running Mac OS X v10.5.1. To do so, choose About This Mac in the Apple menu—if an update is needed, click Software Update.

2.From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.

3.Under Internet & Sharing, click .Mac.

4.If you’re not already signed-in, sign in using your .Mac name and password. Remember to use the same .Mac account information on each Mac.

5. Click the Back to My Mac tab.

6. Click Start if Back to My Mac is not already on.

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Contents Back to My Mac User’s Guide What You Need for Back to My Mac Basic requirementsHome network requirements Perform the following steps on each participating Mac Getting StartedSet up your home network Enable Sharing on each Mac you want to access remotelyFile Sharing Using Back to My MacScreen Sharing Set screen saver locking Creating a good passwordAdjust sleep settings Important TipsCheck firewall settings if you cannot connect SecurityFor More Information
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