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b.d.bop · b.d.bop #1 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 03:59 PM

Just switched over and got a new iMac with 27" screen. Never saw such attention to packaging before!! I was hesitant about disturbing it. Incredible paucity of wires and confusion on my workspace now. Been using it for about three days, I have some questions for you Mac freaks.

Before i ask them, i set up two 2TB hard drives within an OWC Elite-AL Pro enclosure in an array, partitioned the total 4TB as follows: 3.5TB for backup and 500GB for additional storage space. That seems to be working fine.
Do any of you start right off and partition the Mac's internal hard drive before you began using the machine or doesn't it matter?

(1) Is it normal for the Mac to "blink" at you every so often? My display will go black for less than a second quite a few times a day, then comes right back. is that usual?

(2) i left to have dinner last night and had my mail program open. When i got back it was frozen and I couldn't shut it off - tried the usual button in the upper left, the Quit command, then all the keyboard methods and finally had to use the Power Switch. I had only Adobe Camera Raw opened up in addition.

Thanks in advance for your help.

/Mark

ZorroAMG · ZorroAMG #2 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 04:11 PM

Google and search on here for 27" iMac screen flicker issues. I believe it's a known issue with the machines. Apple will fix/replace it for you for sure.

As for the mail issue, maybe it hung up on some large email send or receive? Weird that you had to hard restart it. I wouldn't worry about it unless it happens again...are all your software updates complete?

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #3 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 04:17 PM

Mark, welcome to the forum. 1 is not something i have seen - i would be talking to Apple on this one to make sure there is a record in their system. Then see if u can isolate the sequence which causes it.
2 iMacs do freeze but much better to hold power button for 2 - 4 secs to force shut down than use wall switch. Make a note of force quit keystrokes as well - Command Option Escape - that can often get out of troublesome apps

mrplow · mrplow #4 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 04:21 PM

Screen flicker, something to try before returning it:
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) display image is corrupted or flickers

Mac Pro · Mac Pro #5 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 07:40 PM

Did you try to force quit mail? That usually works. It sounds like you have the screen flicker issue. It is pretty common in the new 27" iMacs. Talk to apple and they will fix/replace it for you.

OnceYouGoMac · OnceYouGoMac #6 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 08:57 PM

I like anyone who uses the word "paucity" in a post. Welcome!

b.d.bop · b.d.bop #7 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 09:22 PM

You people are the greatest! I didn't expect such a rapid response time!
I didn't know how to "Force Quit" at the time so I went for the Power button. Next time (which I hope there isn't) I'll try that method.

I'll call Mac support tomorrow about the blackouts/flicker. It's sporadic, but definitely does get your attention during certain tasks. I went to download that program which mrplow suggested, but when I went to install it my Mac told me I didn't need it. Amazing.
Man, I hope I don't need to send the machine back - I spent so much time loading all my stuff onto it and adding new apps, etc.

While I have your attention - how do you properly uninstall a program/application? Is dragging or dumping its icon or folder from the Applications folder adequate?

Thanks again to the Mac pack!

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #8 (**permalink**)

01-12-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by b.d.bop

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While I have your attention - how do you properly uninstall a program/application? Is dragging or dumping its icon or folder from the Applications folder adequate?

Thanks again to the Mac pack!

If it has a uninstaller i recommend to use that. If it dosent you can download AppCleaner and this will trash said App and any associated file/folder with it. Just drag items to the AppCleaner Icon and it will do the rest
Or try AppTrap which once downloaded and installed sits in the System Preferences and you just need to drag items to the trash. Works on the same lines as AppCleaner.

Hope that helps

Cheers

b.d.bop · b.d.bop #9 (**permalink**)

01-13-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedMac

If it has a uninstaller i recommend to use that. If it dosent you can download AppCleaner and this will trash said App and any associated file/folder with it. Just drag items to the AppCleaner Icon and it will do the rest
Or try AppTrap which once downloaded and installed sits in the System Preferences and you just need to drag items to the trash. Works on the same lines as AppCleaner.

Hope that helps

Cheers

Thanks, TattooedMac! I got the AppCleaner you recommended.

/Mark

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #10 (**permalink**)

01-13-2010, 08:36 AM

Your welcome mate ... Is why we are here !!!!!

b.d.bop · b.d.bop #11 (**permalink**)

01-16-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedMac

Your welcome mate ... Is why we are here !!!!!

Gotcha covered!

mrplow #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,382 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	01-12-2010, 04:21 PM Screen flicker, something to try before returning it: iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) display image is corrupted or flickers External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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Member Since: Oct 06, 2009 Posts: 238 Mac Specs: 27" iMac Quad Core i7 2.8 ghz 1TB HDD	01-12-2010, 07:40 PM Did you try to force quit mail? That usually works. It sounds like you have the screen flicker issue. It is pretty common in the new 27" iMacs. Talk to apple and they will fix/replace it for you. Use the reputation system
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TattooedMac #10 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,453 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	01-13-2010, 08:36 AM Your welcome mate ... Is why we are here !!!!! Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! “I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom ….”― Edgar Allan Poe
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b.d.bop #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2010 Location: north central PA Posts: 16 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2010; 2TB HD; ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB; 8x SD; 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel i-7; 8GB RAM	01-12-2010, 03:59 PM Just switched over and got a new iMac with 27" screen. Never saw such attention to packaging before!! I was hesitant about disturbing it. Incredible paucity of wires and confusion on my workspace now. Been using it for about three days, I have some questions for you Mac freaks. Before i ask them, i set up two 2TB hard drives within an OWC Elite-AL Pro enclosure in an array, partitioned the total 4TB as follows: 3.5TB for backup and 500GB for additional storage space. That seems to be working fine. Do any of you start right off and partition the Mac's internal hard drive before you began using the machine or doesn't it matter? (1) Is it normal for the Mac to "blink" at you every so often? My display will go black for less than a second quite a few times a day, then comes right back. is that usual? (2) i left to have dinner last night and had my mail program open. When i got back it was frozen and I couldn't shut it off - tried the usual button in the upper left, the Quit command, then all the keyboard methods and finally had to use the Power Switch. I had only Adobe Camera Raw opened up in addition. Thanks in advance for your help. /*Mark*
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ZorroAMG #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 23, 2005 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 522 Mac Specs: \| '09 24" iMac 3.06 8GB \| '09 iPhone 3GS 32GB \| '09 ATV 1.16TB \| '07 23" ACD \| '06 15" MBP \|	01-12-2010, 04:11 PM Google and search on here for 27" iMac screen flicker issues. I believe it's a known issue with the machines. Apple will fix/replace it for you for sure. As for the mail issue, maybe it hung up on some large email send or receive? Weird that you had to hard restart it. I wouldn't worry about it unless it happens again...are all your software updates complete?
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OnceYouGoMac #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2009 Posts: 396 Mac Specs: Macbook Unibody 2.26 Dual, 2GB RAM, 250 GB HDD	01-12-2010, 08:57 PM I like anyone who uses the word "paucity" in a post. Welcome!
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b.d.bop #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2010 Location: north central PA Posts: 16 Mac Specs: 27" iMac 2010; 2TB HD; ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB; 8x SD; 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel i-7; 8GB RAM	01-12-2010, 09:22 PM You people are the greatest! I didn't expect such a rapid response time! I didn't know how to "Force Quit" at the time so I went for the Power button. Next time (which I hope there isn't) I'll try that method. I'll call Mac support tomorrow about the blackouts/flicker. It's sporadic, but definitely does get your attention during certain tasks. I went to download that program which mrplow suggested, but when I went to install it my Mac told me I didn't need it. Amazing. Man, I hope I don't need to send the machine back - I spent so much time loading all my stuff onto it and adding new apps, etc. While I have your attention - how do you properly uninstall a program/application? Is dragging or dumping its icon or folder from the Applications folder adequate? Thanks again to the Mac pack!
	QUOTE Thanks

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