1st Post via iMac

drgrafix · drgrafix #1 (**permalink**)

02-16-2008, 08:38 PM

Well... it arrived today and I'm up and running!!! This is my first official post in this forum using my new iMac!!!

SSSOOOOOOOOOOO much to learn. How do I check my network connections, see my other PCs, use my print server, just a million new experiences. How do I save favorite places in Safari, how do I add another mail account... the list goes on and on. The machine is so quiet, I can barely hear anything. I powered it up and it found my LinkSys wireless G broadband router instantly.

And BTW, as noted earlier... I bought the Apple refurb and saved myself about $300+. I went over it and there's not a mark on it. It was so well packed I almost convinced myself that they sent me one right off the assembly line.

One of my friends has the identical machine and he's coming over tomorrow to give me a hands-on tutorial.

Looking forward to a lot of fun for the next couple of weeks.

Doc

MacFanBoy · MacFanBoy #2 (**permalink**)

02-16-2008, 10:42 PM

Visit www.myfirstmac.com for any questions that you may have.

PapaNoHair · PapaNoHair #3 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 12:15 AM

Congratulations! how long did you have to wait?

chaunce322 · chaunce322 #4 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 01:17 AM

Congrats! I got a new iMac last August and haven't looked back!

Sean

verdejt · verdejt #5 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 03:11 AM

I got my new iMac on the 8th and absolutely love it. I do have a couple of programs that require windows so I am going to keep my Windows box and use it for these apps since I don't want to pollute my iMac with Windows. I am also going to use it as a simple file server that will be shared across my network.

goobimama · goobimama #6 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 05:36 AM

Give it a week and you should be an expert by then.

JohnTheMacGeek · JohnTheMacGeek #7 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgrafix

Well... it arrived today and I'm up and running!!! This is my first official post in this forum using my new iMac!!!

I've actually been anticipating the moment when I click "Submit" to post my first message on my Mac, but I still have another week before I order it. This is nothing but pure torture!

drgrafix · drgrafix #8 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 12:03 PM

It took about 6 days to get here. There is a lot of "automatic" in the setup, but I'm having a few teething problems with my printers because they are on the network (LinkSys Print Server). I'll have to go to their web site and see if they have any specific drivers. HP indicates that the apple OS includes drivers for the HP1220c Deskjet and my HP Laserjet 5P.

I've been planning all this for months, and finally got up the courage to get'er done! Darn is this thing quiet!!!

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #9 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 12:09 PM

Go to system preferences--->Printer & Fax than click the little plus sign in the bottom left corner of the window. Wait as the list calculates and as long as you are connected to the same network as your printer you should be able to see it and add it from their.

drgrafix · drgrafix #10 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 12:47 PM

OK, went to system prefs, and followed instructions... but it won't actually let me find my wired Linksys print server. I think Linksys uses a IP address IIRC, and I didn't write that down. I remember something like SEC293 with some other numbers/letters.

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #11 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 12:53 PM

I'm not too experienced with that sort of thing, but I'm sure someone around here is, so just keep an eye on this thread and I'm sure your question will get answered.

drgrafix · drgrafix #12 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 01:57 PM

Probably should start a thread with LinkSys in the subject to get better input but thanks for the help.

MacDad77 · MacDad77 #13 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 08:49 PM

Welcome! My iMac is relatively new as well (Oct 07). I still have only scratched the surface of what it will do. Though I have pushed it as far as it will go I think in the video editing relm. No worries. I already have plans gestating for an 8-Core Mac Pro...

I too have not looked back.

nbrowser · nbrowser #14 (**permalink**)

02-17-2008, 09:57 PM

Ah this seems yo be the place for this too, this is also my first post with my iMac now that I have a keyboard that works well enough....a modern aluminum ultra slim one.... sweet ! And a huge shout out to those who help others here..... you have no idea how good it is for us coming from Windows only to the Mac even an older one like mine.

powermacj7 · powermacj7 #15 (**permalink**)

02-18-2008, 07:58 AM

The learning curve, in my opinion is not much, although I am vaguely familiar with Windows. This is a great forum, and never be afraid to ask questions on here. Welcome...

drgrafix #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 24, 2007 Location: New England Posts: 234 Mac Specs: 24" iMac Aluminum/2.8GHz/500GB/6MB/Lacie Quadra1TBTM,EyeTV250,MBPro13 wSSD, AirportX, iPhone 4G,ATV1	02-16-2008, 08:38 PM Well... it arrived today and I'm up and running!!! This is my first official post in this forum using my new iMac!!! SSSOOOOOOOOOOO much to learn. How do I check my network connections, see my other PCs, use my print server, just a million new experiences. How do I save favorite places in Safari, how do I add another mail account... the list goes on and on. The machine is so quiet, I can barely hear anything. I powered it up and it found my LinkSys wireless G broadband router instantly. And BTW, as noted earlier... I bought the Apple refurb and saved myself about $300+. I went over it and there's not a mark on it. It was so well packed I almost convinced myself that they sent me one right off the assembly line. One of my friends has the identical machine and he's coming over tomorrow to give me a hands-on tutorial. Looking forward to a lot of fun for the next couple of weeks. Doc • Without Curiosity, Intelligence Is Nonexistent • Aging Grandpa drives a Supercharged Ford SVT Lightning & Mini Cooper-S Turbo
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verdejt #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 08, 2007 Posts: 167	02-17-2008, 03:11 AM I got my new iMac on the 8th and absolutely love it. I do have a couple of programs that require windows so I am going to keep my Windows box and use it for these apps since I don't want to pollute my iMac with Windows. I am also going to use it as a simple file server that will be shared across my network. iMac 20" iPod 5th Gen iPod Touch 4g
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drgrafix #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 24, 2007 Location: New England Posts: 234 Mac Specs: 24" iMac Aluminum/2.8GHz/500GB/6MB/Lacie Quadra1TBTM,EyeTV250,MBPro13 wSSD, AirportX, iPhone 4G,ATV1	02-17-2008, 12:03 PM It took about 6 days to get here. There is a lot of "automatic" in the setup, but I'm having a few teething problems with my printers because they are on the network (LinkSys Print Server). I'll have to go to their web site and see if they have any specific drivers. HP indicates that the apple OS includes drivers for the HP1220c Deskjet and my HP Laserjet 5P. I've been planning all this for months, and finally got up the courage to get'er done! Darn is this thing quiet!!! • Without Curiosity, Intelligence Is Nonexistent • Aging Grandpa drives a Supercharged Ford SVT Lightning & Mini Cooper-S Turbo
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drgrafix #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 24, 2007 Location: New England Posts: 234 Mac Specs: 24" iMac Aluminum/2.8GHz/500GB/6MB/Lacie Quadra1TBTM,EyeTV250,MBPro13 wSSD, AirportX, iPhone 4G,ATV1	02-17-2008, 12:47 PM OK, went to system prefs, and followed instructions... but it won't actually let me find my wired Linksys print server. I think Linksys uses a IP address IIRC, and I didn't write that down. I remember something like SEC293 with some other numbers/letters. • Without Curiosity, Intelligence Is Nonexistent • Aging Grandpa drives a Supercharged Ford SVT Lightning & Mini Cooper-S Turbo
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drgrafix #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 24, 2007 Location: New England Posts: 234 Mac Specs: 24" iMac Aluminum/2.8GHz/500GB/6MB/Lacie Quadra1TBTM,EyeTV250,MBPro13 wSSD, AirportX, iPhone 4G,ATV1	02-17-2008, 01:57 PM Probably should start a thread with LinkSys in the subject to get better input but thanks for the help. • Without Curiosity, Intelligence Is Nonexistent • Aging Grandpa drives a Supercharged Ford SVT Lightning & Mini Cooper-S Turbo
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Member Since: Jan 06, 2008 Location: Hillbank, South Australia Posts: 323 Mac Specs: 2 x 20" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo	02-16-2008, 10:42 PM Visit www.myfirstmac.com for any questions that you may have.
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chaunce322 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 20, 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 152 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro, 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, 750 GB HD	02-17-2008, 01:17 AM Congrats! I got a new iMac last August and haven't looked back! Sean
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goobimama #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	02-17-2008, 05:36 AM Give it a week and you should be an expert by then.
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The Vindicat3d #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 985 Mac Specs: Black MacBook- 2.2GHz, 1gb RAM, 160GB, Double-Layer Superdrive.	02-17-2008, 12:09 PM Go to system preferences--->Printer & Fax than click the little plus sign in the bottom left corner of the window. Wait as the list calculates and as long as you are connected to the same network as your printer you should be able to see it and add it from their.
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The Vindicat3d #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 985 Mac Specs: Black MacBook- 2.2GHz, 1gb RAM, 160GB, Double-Layer Superdrive.	02-17-2008, 12:53 PM I'm not too experienced with that sort of thing, but I'm sure someone around here is, so just keep an eye on this thread and I'm sure your question will get answered.
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MacDad77 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 04, 2007 Posts: 65 Mac Specs: 2.4Ghz 24" Al iMac 4GB + 2Ghz MacBook 2GB	02-17-2008, 08:49 PM Welcome! My iMac is relatively new as well (Oct 07). I still have only scratched the surface of what it will do. Though I have pushed it as far as it will go I think in the video editing relm. No worries. I already have plans gestating for an 8-Core Mac Pro... I too have not looked back.
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nbrowser #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 03, 2008 Location: Surrey BC Canada Posts: 445 Mac Specs: Mac Mini 2.5 i5/16Gb/500Gb/Radeon 6630M-256MB	02-17-2008, 09:57 PM Ah this seems yo be the place for this too, this is also my first post with my iMac now that I have a keyboard that works well enough....a modern aluminum ultra slim one.... sweet ! And a huge shout out to those who help others here..... you have no idea how good it is for us coming from Windows only to the Mac even an older one like mine. This is a multiplatform home !
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powermacj7 #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 22, 2007 Location: NY NY Posts: 403 Mac Specs: iMac Duo White	02-18-2008, 07:58 AM The learning curve, in my opinion is not much, although I am vaguely familiar with Windows. This is a great forum, and never be afraid to ask questions on here. Welcome... http://web.mac.com/cmannino/iWeb/Site/Photos.html Iphone
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