If this happens to you, just update pre-binding to resolve the issue. Follow these steps:

1. If you haven't already, log into the computer as a user who has an administrator account.
2. Navigate to the Utilities folder, inside the Applications folder.
3. Open Terminal.
4. Type: sudo update_prebinding -root / -force
5. Press Return.
6. When prompted for a password, enter your admin password, and press Return again.
   Note: Pre-binding will take a few minutes to ]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:00:00 -0500 Release date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:16:14 -0500; Views: 299 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304383 Issue or symptom

   If you use an external display rotated to 90 or 270 degrees and you enable video mirroring on that display, you may notice that Front Row doesn't present as expected. Instead, you see a black screen on the external display.

   Products affected

   • Front Row
   • Mac OS X 10.4.7
   • iMac (Early 2006)
   • iMac (Mid 2006)
   • iMac (Late 2006)
   • MacBook Pro
   • MacBook Pro (17-inch)
   • MacBook

   Solution

   If you need to use Front Row with two displays, either use extended desktop mode or rotate your external display at either 0 or 180 degrees.

   Click here for more information about the display rotation feature.

   ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:16:14 -0500 Release date: Thu, 25 May 2006 07:31:31 -0500; Views: 280 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303176 Symptom

   QuickTime Player on Intel-based Macs can sometimes fail to play streaming video. When you try, the stream will appear to be connecting in QuickTime Player, but then it may pause and not begin playback.

   Products affected

   • iMac (Early 2006)
   • Mac Mini (Early 2006)
   • MacBook Pro
   • MacBook
   ]]> Thu, 25 May 2006 07:31:31 -0500 Release date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:05:32 -0500; Views: 269 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306284 The iMac (Mid 2007) ships with an Apple Remote. Unlike some previous iMac models, the iMac (Mid 2007) does not include a magnetic Remote rest for storing the remote on the iMac.
   ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:05:32 -0500 Release date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 17:14:03 -0500; Views: 238 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303996 The iMac (17-inch Mid 2006) computer can be used with Bluetooth wireless devices such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse by using an external USB Bluetooth Adapter.
   ]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2006 17:14:03 -0500 Release date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600; Views: 236 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303209 The Intel-based Macs make the transition from PowerPC hardware to Intel hardware as seamless as possible. There are some undeniable differences in the hardware, though, so you might find that your printer or other accessory worked fine on your older Mac but suddenly isn't working on your new Intel-based Mac. If that's the case, you want to check your device drivers.

   Some background info:
   In Mac OS X, drivers for some printers and other devices are implemented via kernel extensions. These drivers, in the form of kernel extensions, are generally supplied by the manufacturer of the device. Some generic device drivers ]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600 Release date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:04:00 -0600; Views: 228 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303136 Here we'll describe the external ports and connectors on the iMac (Early 2006) computer. You can find them on the bottom right side of the back of the computer, known as the Input/Output (I/O) panel.

   Ports and connectors

   1. Mini-DVI video output port
   2. Ethernet Port (10/100/1000 Gigabit Base-T)
   3. Audio line-in port
   4. Headphone out / optical audio out port
   5. USB 2.0 ports (three ports)
   6. FireWire ports (two ports)
      

   
   
    

   Mini-DVI video output port

   Using the Mini-DVI video out port, you can use a compatible DVI display, VGA display or projector in extended desktop or video mirroring mode with the appropriate Apple Mini-DVI adapter.

   • For DVI displays, use the Apple Mini-DVI ]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:04:00 -0600 Release date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:28:09 -0500; Views: 208 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304251 Many of Apple's computers provide power over their FireWire ports even if the computer is off or asleep. This is normal and expected. This feature enables:
     • FireWire-based iPods to continue to charge even if the computer is asleep or off
     • FireWire bus-powered drives to be used as Startup Volumes
     • Additional features that may require power when the computer is plugged in but not turned on

     The computers that provide this feature include:

     • Power Mac G5 (Late 2005)
     • iMac G5 (Ambient Light Sensor) and later models of iMac G5
     • iMac (Early 2006) and later models of Intel-based iMac
     • Mac mini (all models)
     • PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867MHz) and later models of PowerBook ]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:28:09 -0500 Release date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:00:00 -0500; Views: 204 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302556 Got questions about the MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight), iMac (Early 2006) or later? Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about this computer.

       Is Photo Booth available for my other Macintosh computers?
       Photo Booth is only available with the MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006) or later computers.

       Can I get Front Row and an Apple Remote for my other Macintosh computers?
       While you can use the Apple Remote with other Apple products, such as the iPod Universal Dock, Front Row is only available with the MacBook Pro, iMac G5 (iSight), and iMac (Early 2006) or later computers.

       This ]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:00:00 -0500 Release date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 22:00:00 -0500; Views: 195 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302547 iMac G5 (iSight) and iMac (Early 2006) computers, while similar in form to previous iMac G5 models, are not compatible with the iMac G5 VESA Mount Adapter Kit (part number M9755G/A).

       The 24-inch model of the iMac (Late 2006) is compatible with a VESA mount adapter. Use the iMac 24-inch VESA Mount Adapter (MA473G/A). You can view the installation guide here.

       Apple will not be offering this kit for installation on iMac G5 (iSight) or iMac (Early 2006) computers.

       ]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2005 22:00:00 -0500 Release date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:56:21 -0500; Views: 166 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306513 Issue or symptom

       When connected to the optical digital audio input, 32 kilohertz and 88.2 kHz audio input sample rates may not work on Mac Pro, MacBook, iMac (24-inch) or MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz) computers. The audio may be corrupt or non-existent.

       Products affected

       • Mac Pro
       • MacBook
       • iMac (24-inch)
       • MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4/2.2GHz)

       Solution

       Be sure to use sample rates of ]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:56:21 -0500 Release date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:46:38 -0500; Views: 152 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306305 Issue or symptom

       You may notice slight rendering differences with some fonts on iMac (Mid 2007) computers running Mac OS X 10.4.10. Text may appear offset or left-justified in applications such as iPhoto or in some Dashboard widgets. In some cases, the font may appear less smooth.

       Products affected

       • iMac (Mid 2007)

       Solution

       To address the issue:

       1. Log in with an administrator account (or a user account that allows you to install software, make changes, and so on).
       2. Open the Terminal application from Applications/Utilities.
       3. Cut-and-paste (or carefully type) the following text at the prompt:
          sudo rm -r /Library/Caches/com.apple.ATS
       4. Press ]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:46:38 -0500 Release date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 22:36:56 -0500; Views: 149 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304393 Issue or symptom

          Some Intel-based Macs can become unresponsive while being used in FireWire target disk mode for long periods of time. The FireWire icon will stop moving, and the disk cannot be accessed from another Macintosh computer over FireWire.

          Products affected

          • Mac Book Pro 15-inch (Early 2006)
          • iMac (Early 2006)

          Solution

          This behavior can be corrected with a firmware update to the computer that becomes unresponsive while in Target Disk Mode. Startup that computer into Mac OS X, then follow the instructions in this article.

          ]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2007 22:36:56 -0500 Release date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:30:18 -0500; Views: 142 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306287 Learn about the external features, ports and connectors on the iMac (Mid 2007) computer. All ports and connectors covered in this document are located on the Input/Output (I/O) panel on the bottom right side on the back of the computer.

          
          

          Features

          Built-in microphone

          The internal microphone operates independently from all other audio input ports and is always available. The internal microphone supports recording at bit depths of 16, 20, or 24 bits per sample and at sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Audio recorded from the microphone is presented as a stereo data stream with the ]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:30:18 -0500 Release date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:52:53 -0600; Views: 141 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304156 Symptom

          With an external display connected and rotated to 90° (degrees), the computer may become unresponsive when viewing certain multimedia content on the external display.

          Products affected

          • iMac (Early 2006)
          • MacBook Pro
          • MacBook Pro (17-inch)

          Solution

          Restart the computer to resolve the issue.

          Update to Mac OS X 10.4.9 to prevent this issue.

          ]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:52:53 -0600 Release date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:04:46 -0500; Views: 141 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306318 You can order your iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) computer with a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor. This is a dual-core, Intel processor with 4 MB shared L2 (level 2) cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus and it supports Intel 64 architecture.

          Because this processor is a dual-core processor, the Apple System Profiler and About This Mac window identify the processor as "Intel Core 2 Duo."

          

          For more information about the Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor, see Intel's product brief.

          Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:04:46 -0500 Release date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:24:50 -0600; Views: 121 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304690 Issue or symptom

          The computer's audio and input source may go out of sync when a device is plugged in or removed from the line-out jack while monitoring the input source.

          Products affected

          • Intel-based Macintosh computers

          Solution

          Stop and restart the playback. If this doesn't work, close the application you are using and open it again, then start the playback again.

          ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:24:50 -0600 Release date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 09:33:57 -0500; Views: 106 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=24947 New products sometimes emit an odor after being turned on and allowed to warm up. In most cases the odor dissipates after a brief period. This is normal.

          In some cases, an unusual odor may be detected when a product has been turned on and allowed to warm up to operating temperature. Typically, the odor is detected when the product is new, similar to odors generated from new carpeting or a new car. In most cases the odor dissipates after a brief period.

          If the odor persists, place the unit in a well-ventilated room and allow it to operate over an extended ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 1999 09:33:57 -0500 Release date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:58:39 -0600; Views: 106 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304394 Issue or symptom

          Even if you set your iMac (Late 2006) computer's screen saver never to activate, you may find that the screen saver starts after your computer has been idle for awhile.

          Products affected

          • iMac (Late 2006) All models
          • Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later

          Solution

          Move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard to deactivate the screen saver.

          This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

          ]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:58:39 -0600 Release date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 13:25:42 -0500; Views: 83 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302519 If you've saved more than a couple of thousand photos in Photo Booth, Photo Booth may display an error message that says "Unable to save photo" when you try to save a new one. When you try to click OK to dismiss the message, the dialog won't go away. The only way to close the dialog is to force quit Photo Booth using Activity Monitor.

          To do this:

          1. In the Finder, choose Utilities from the Go menu to open the folder.
          2. Open Activity Monitor.
          3. In the Process Name column, select Photo Booth (click it once to highlight it).
          4. Click the Quit Process button ]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2005 13:25:42 -0500 Release date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 22:00:00 -0600; Views: 82 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303415 If you're trying to play shared music or a video selection from Front Row 1.2.1 but the music or video won't play, it may be because iTunes 6.0.4 has an open dialog box preventing it from playing.

             To resolve this, exit Front Row by pressing the Menu button on the Apple Remote. Select iTunes with your mouse or trackpad and dismiss the dialog box.

             ]]> Wed, 1 Mar 2006 22:00:00 -0600 Release date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600; Views: 80 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303221 Apple Hardware Test is provided on a disc with every Mac and can be used to test hardware in a standalone environment.

             The 3A100 version of Apple Hardware Test that shipped with iMac (early 2006) computers incorrectly reports the amount of VRAM (video random-access memory) installed in your computer.

             The most accurate way to determine the amount of VRAM installed in your computer is to restart the computer in Mac OS X and follow these steps:

             1. From the Apple menu, select About this Mac.
             2. Click the More Info button, which will open System Profiler.
             3. In the left-hand column, click on the line titled Graphics/Displays ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600 Release date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:00:00 -0600; Views: 73 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303253 Some people using 20-inch Intel-based iMac (Early 2006) computers have reported that the video may distort or shift back and forth. This may happen when you browse through Front Row menus or use Front Row to play videos or navigate through photos.

                If this happens, update the iMac to Mac OS X 10.4.5 or later.

                ]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:00:00 -0600 Release date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 22:00:00 -0600; Views: 71 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303370 When you try to view movie trailers in Front Row on any Front Row-equipped computer (such as iMac G5 (iSight), iMac (Early 2006), MacBook, MacBook Pro, etc.), you may see the alert "The movie trailer server is not responding" instead of the list of trailers.

                If this happens, you need to update Front Row to version 1.2.2 or later. To do this, run Software Update and install any available updates. (If you want to find out what version of Front Row you are using, find Front Row in your computer's Applications folder, highlight it, and choose Get Info from the ]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2006 22:00:00 -0600 Release date: Thu, 7 Sep 2006 09:57:52 -0500; Views: 65 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304285 AppleWorks versions earlier than 6.2 cannot be installed on Intel-based Macs. The earlier versions of the installers require Mac OS 9 or Classic for installation, which is not available for the Intel-based computers.

                ]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2006 09:57:52 -0500 Release date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:00:00 -0500; Views: 62 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303660 Some Gigabit Ethernet switches, using early versions of Broadcom 1000BASE-T PHY (Broadcom 5400), were manufactured and shipped before the IEEE 802.3ab specification was finalized and they do not comply with the final specification. These switches are not compatible with Intel-based Macintosh computers using the 1000BaseT setting.

                Intel-based Macintosh computers will detect a link with some non-compliant switches, but can't interoperate with the switches at the 1000BaseT speed setting. You can change the settings on the Intel-based Mac to operate with these switches at the 100BaseTX setting instead.

                To change the speed setting:

                1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences...
                2. Select the Network pane.
                3. Highlight the ]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:00:00 -0500 Release date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600; Views: 36 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303210 Some 20-inch iMac (Early 2006) computers may exhibit a white trailing effect on the display during the setup assistant when transitioning from one screen to the next. This issue only occurs during the setup assistant. It does not indicate a hardware failure and does not require service.
                   ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600 Release date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600; Views: 28 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303205 With some computers that are running Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later, iTunes 6 or later, and that are using the Apple USB modem, you might find after you put an audio CD into your computer that the Internet Connect application says you have lost your connection to the Internet. Here are some steps you can take to avoid having this happen:
                   • Insert your audio CD before you connect the computer to the Internet.
                   • Once iTunes has opened, import the music from your audio CD that you have the right to copy to the computer by clicking the Import button ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:00:00 -0600