Severely need some getting used to

Any thing for mac newbies like me?





This post has been edited by -Jonathan-: Sep 11 2007, 11:52 PM

why is it my ext hdd cannot be detected by my MB ? when i turn it on, it will be busy forever, but nothing happens on my MB. I need to restart my MB with the ext hdd connected, then only i can get it to appear on my MB. And now even after i restarted my MB, it doesnt appear.

Any idea why n what should i do ?

I was wondering, now that i've gotten my new macbook, there are several issues that is bugging me. I know i should've googled it out, but if anyone here wouldn't mind assisting me, that'll be great

#1 How do i transfer files from the old notebook (Windows XP) into the new macbook. I can't exactly find the thing to search for computer. I have a wireless router in my unit, and i can connect both notebooks through the wifi.

#2 I downloaded the 400 mb file of bootcamp, and i've got an XP pro CD, do i just install the bootcamp and then subsequently install XP? How are the drivers installed in XP?

#3 MSN Messenger on mac doesn't have the features i was actually wanting (Webcam feature). I downloaded the newest MSN messenger for OSX, it doesn't have webcam features, and also i can't format my contact list according to groups eh?

#1, make sure u are sharing the folders on windows XP..
open finder, go networks.. u should see the workgroup name under a folder

#2, i dunno.. i dun find the need to install windows

#3, donwload amsn or adium... i'm using amsn.. no problem.. exactly like mac messenger

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Added on September 12, 2007, 12:42 amu cold boot your macbook... once OS X is loaded, plug in cannot detect ?

This post has been edited by MoNnY: Sep 12 2007, 12:42 AM

apparently the step to find computer doesn't work.

I can't google this up, but anyone know the shortcut key to "Show the desktop"

In windows, its the windows button + D

Sadly, adium doesn't support voice/video system. aMSn seems to be having problem with the video chat.

Some compilers are windows compatible only, i've got no choice as well

Go to System Preferences and set up your Dashboard and Expose settings. You can bind a keystroke to show the desktop through this.

Follow the instructions on the Boot Camp site to install Windows. Or read the included readme file. It's a fairly simple process. Install the Boot Camp Assistant, burn a CD with driver files, use the Boot Camp Assistant to partition your harddrive, install your Microsoft Windows XP/Vista OS of choice, run the driver installation CD.

I've been using Adium for chatting, but it certainly does have its limitations. :\

erm,
press the F11 key...
it will show finder/desktop..

press F9 to expose all running programs
F10 is to bring the current window to front and f12 shows dashboard
try it out

my adium doesnt support video chat

of cos it won't la..

Try aMsn..

Ill give that a good try, binding the keystroke

Yea, problem is that i dont have a blank CD here, yikes...i have to get the driver files from the net eh?


even aMSN video chat doesn't really work for me...something i tried going after

MSN wont work with Video Chat. it is because of the version is not allowed to do so, Perhaps Apple want every user goes Video chat on iChat?

Not MSN, aMSN, a protocol for MSN on OSX

It has the webcam button, but it has problem connecting

Anyone has used this before?
Well, sadly but truly i have iChat (not a .MAC account though), but my family member uses MSN Messenger

Anyone still know how to search for computers within the network?

Do u have a cross cable? just connect both notebook n just set an ip address on both notebook. For example , Notebook 1 IP Address 10.10.10.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 n MAC IP Address 10.10.10.2 Subnet MAsk 255.255.255.0

I think it is pretty straight forward.

yesterday 2nd time boot macbook, it detected the hdd. But then very tulan la have to restart everytime wanna connect the ext hdd.

BTW, will it affect the battery life if i use the AC adapter all the time even when the battery is fully charged ?

my webcam has worked fine with aMsn
very smooth too

Friend, if there's nothing wrong with your Macbook, then it is very likely something wrong with your ext hdd enclosure, I've experienced with ext hdd and seems like Macs are pretty sensitive to low quality enclosures. You probably need external power source for your enclosure as well. Just a thought though...

i dont think so...
i plugged in all the time..
calibrate once after 2 month!

yeap.. calibrating your battery is important..
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86284

Its pretty straightforward in Windows, but i can't use a function in mac to find computers. Having cross cables doe nothing at all because i can't find computer heh

Anyhow, just another question, is it important to actually remove the battery when im using power directly from the source?

@-Jonathan-,
To find other computers, or to connect into them:-
1) Open Finders
2) Click Network
3) Choose the Folder they're in
4) Look for the Network / PC you want to join
5) Double click on the icon
6) And click OK (if there's a password, put that in otherwise just leave it blank)

I hope it helps -

And, no u don't need to actually remove the battery when you're plugged onto the power supply