Important: This document describes updates and releases from August 2003 (2003-08) and earlier, such as Mac OS X 10.1, 10.2, 10.2.6 and Security Update 2003-08-14. For information about newer security updates, see one of these documents:

After upgrading to Mac OS X 10.5, you may be unable to access expected web site content (in your ~/Sites/ folder) via Web Sharing. Web Sharing appears to be enabled and working correctly, but trying to load your web site results in a "Forbidden 403" Web page.

Products affected

• Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Solution

If you installed Mac OS X 10.5 via an Upgrade Install (the default type), follow these steps:

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2. Click the ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:43:35 -0600 Release date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1299 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120245

   Mac OS X Update 10.2.8

   Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS X 10.2.6 Client Wed, 8 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1248 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25545 Note: Other applications, including iTunes and Disk Copy, can still use the disc even if it doesn't appear on the desktop. When you insert a blank disc, your CDs & DVDs preference setting will determine what happens next. If it is set to Ignore, then nothing happens in the Finder. Follow these steps to change the setting: From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. From the View menu, choose CDs & DVDs. Choose an action other than Ignore from the first two pop-up menus. For example, you can choose Open Finder. The next time you insert a disc, it should ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1240 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107189 Installing a software update(s) may require more disk space than the total size of the update(s). If you do not have enough available disk space, you may see an alert message stating that you cannot install the update because you do not have enough disk space. This article applies to Mac OS X 10.2 and later. You should always have enough free hard disk space on the Mac OS X startup volume. The exact amount needed depends on how the computer is used. Free space is used for virtual memory, iDisk (if you use .Mac), system and Internet cache files, and ]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:03:59 -0600; Views: 1238 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306861 Issue or symptom When installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, destination volumes may not appear in the installation window for a while, even though the volumes are visible while started from Mac OS X 10.4 or in Disk Utility. Products affected Mac OS X 10.5 Solution Wait a few minutes for the volume(s) to appear. The Mac OS X 10.5 installer window does not show hard drives that are still being checked in the background, and there is no status indicator regarding this. The larger the disk volume, the longer it may ]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:03:59 -0600 Release date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:33:57 -0500; Views: 1225 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106987 Note: This article applies to Mac OS X 10.2 or later and Mac OS X Server 10.2 and later. Occasionally, Disk Utility may report that a software mirror has become degraded and that it must be rebuilt. In such a situation, one drive has become out of sync with another. To rebuild the software mirror, follow these steps below. Warning: Before proceeding, you must back up of all data, because failure to follow the steps correctly may result in data loss. 1. Open the Terminal (/Applications/Utilities/). Note: If you are started up from CD, you may open the Terminal by choosing ]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 1207 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88186 This article explains how to update ID3 tags on MP3 files that contain no information, partial, or incorrect information in iTunes. Symptom iTunes contains no information, partial, or incorrect information in some of the fields (Song, Artist, Year, Album, Track Number, Genre) Products affected iTunes Mac OS 9.1 Mac OS X (all versions) Solution ]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1198 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61799 This document is a mirror of the information available from the iPhoto website as of 18 Nov 2002. Check the iPhoto website (http://www.apple.com/iphoto/compatibility/) for the latest information about device compatibility. iPhoto Device Compatibility Cameras Canon Casio Epson Fuji Hewlett-Packard (HP) Kodak Minolta Nikon Olympus Pentax Sigma Sony Media Readers (Card Readers) Printers Built-in raster printer support Canon Epson Hewlett-Packard (HP) Lexmark Built-in PostScript printer support Apple Epson Hewlett-Packard (HP) Xerox/Techtronix Lexmark Cameras Canon Digital Cameras Tue, 13 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 1195 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120242 Java 1.4.1 Update 1 for Mac OS X ]]>Wed, 3 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:41:33 -0500; Views: 1187 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302411 In rare circumstances, Disk Utility may display the following message when you try to repair a disk: "The underlying task reported failure" The Disk Utility log will also display a -9972 error code. This indicates that your disk volume has issues that Disk Utility cannot fix. What can I do? If you experience this rare occurrence, you should attempt to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later: See this article. Mac OS X 10.4.2 or earlier: You have two options: Back up as much of your important data and files as you can, then try using a Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:41:33 -0500 Release date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1178 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107061 Symptom You see this alert message: "You need to restart your computer. Hold down the Power button for several seconds or press the Restart button." Figure 1 A kernel panic in Mac OS X 10.2 or later Products affected Mac OS X 10.2 or later Solution This message indicates that a kernel panic has likely occurred. To learn more, see technical document 106227, "Mac OS X: What Is a Kernel Panic?" ]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 09:33:57 -0600; Views: 1172 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106713 This chart lists updates available for Mac OS X 10.1, or software that requires Mac OS X 10.1 or later, such as iPhoto 1.0. Software Updates for Mac OS X 10.1 Download Requirements Operating System For Jaguar 10.2.6 or later Update Name and Download Prerequisite Software Install in Order Listed Release Date Information Notes Mac OS 9.2.2 Update (for Classic Environment) Mac OS 9.2.1 2001-12-05 3 Security Update 2004-01-26 (10.1.5 Client and Server) Mac OS X 10.1.5 Tue, 5 Feb 2002 09:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:20:24 -0600; Views: 1146 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75422 This document contains a table of AirPort software available from Apple, and the operating systems and AirPort Base Stations you can use with each version. Note: AirPort in Japan is called AirMac. Be sure you update your computer to the latest version of Mac OS X, since Mac OS X updates sometimes include AirPort updates. Software OS Required Compatible Base Station(s) Notes AirPort 1.3.1 Mac OS 8.6 or later Graphite 1, 2 AirPort 2.0.2 for Mac OS 9.0.4 Mac OS 9.0.4 or later Graphite Dual Ethernet 2 AirPort 2.0.4 for Mac OS 9.2.1 Mac OS 9.2.1 or later Graphite Dual Ethernet 2 AirPort 3.0.4 for Mac OS X 10.1.5 Mac OS ]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:20:24 -0600 Release date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 1136 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25344 Step 1 With the Finder active, choose Connect to Server from the Go menu; the Connect to Server window appears. Step 2 In the Address text box, enter   nfs://   followed by the hostname or IP address of the server and the full path to the export. See the example in Figure 1. Figure 1 Connect to Server window Step 3 Click Connect; the Connect to Server window closes. With Mac OS X 10.1 or later ]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:07:37 -0500; Views: 1135 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306332 With Mac OS X Server version 10.5, you can store network Time Machine backups on both internal and external hard drives. If you choose an external USB or FireWire drive for your backups, take care to prevent accidental disconnection during the backup process. Before physically disconnecting the drive, be sure eject the drive icon in the Finder. If the drive does not eject, wait until the backup is complete and try again. ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:07:37 -0500 Release date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1127 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61342 Learn about your options when choosing a format to burn a CD. Note: This document applies to Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.3.9. Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.9 When you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, you can select from a list of optional applications Open Finder Use when burning a HFS Plus/ISO 9660 hybrid disc. Open iTunes Use when burning Audio CD or MP3 (ISO 9660) disc, as specified in iTunes preferences. Open Disk Copy Use when burning a disc from an image file. Open Other Application Use this to open a specified application such as a third-party disc burning application. Run Script Use this to run an ]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:33:57 -0500; Views: 1111 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106973 You may delete and recreate a keychain file if the keychain is inaccessible (locked with a lost or unavailable password). Notes 1. After removing the old keychain and creating a new one, you will need to re-enter stored passwords again. 2. If you use more than one keychain and wish to set the new keychain as default, select it in the list and choose Keychains > Make Default (Mac OS X 10.1) or File > Make Default (Mac OS X 10.2) in Keychain Access. Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 or later instructions 1. Log in as the affected user. 2. Open Keychain Access (/Applications/Utilities). ]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:33:57 -0500 Release date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1099 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75430 To install the iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9, your iMac (Slot Loading) computer must be started up from Mac OS 9.1, or 9.2, which must be installed on the hard disk. You cannot install the firmware update if the computer is started up from a CD-ROM, or a network disk. If you normally start up the computer with Mac OS X, you must start up from Mac OS 9.1 or 9.2. For instructions on how to ]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1088 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107483 Symptom The MS-DOS volume does not appear on the desktop or in a Finder window. In the log file /var/log/system.log, there is a line containing "mountmsdosfs(): disk too big, sorry". Products affected Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.2.8 local MS-DOS format volumes Note: "Local" volumes are those that are directly connected to your computer, including hard drives that connect via ATA, SCSI, USB, and FireWire. This issue does not affect remote volumes, such as "shares" on a Microsoft Windows server. Solution If your computer has a hard drive that is larger than 128 GB and that must be used locally in MS-DOS format, ]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 1063 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25652 This information is available in: Français | Deutsch Important: Read Before Installing You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. This precautionary statement does not apply to the normal installation of application software. To update to Mac OS X 10.3.2, you must enter the password for an administrator account. The password cannot contain a space or special characters typed by pressing the Option key. You can change the password in Accounts preferences if you need to. The installation process should not be ]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 12:21:35 -0600; Views: 1052 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300662 A third-party product refers to a product that's produced by a company other than Apple. Usually, third-party products are supported by the company that made them (just like we here at Apple support the products we make). For that reason, if you need help with a third-party product, contact the company who made the product instead of Apple. Do note that Apple does support some third-party products that come with an Apple computer. So who are the first and second ]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2005 12:21:35 -0600 Release date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 10:27:25 -0500; Views: 1051 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301913 After starting up in Mac OS X, sometimes you might find a "Recovered Items" folder in the Trash. Don't worry, you can safely delete this folder. This folder contains items that are periodically flushed from your computer's temporary directory (/tmp). ]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2005 10:27:25 -0500 Release date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:36:10 -0500; Views: 1042 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304032 Symptom After updating to Mac OS X 10.4.7, the MacBook may show a solid grey, white, or black screen or a screen with vertical multi-colored lines. Products affected MacBook with Mac OS X 10.4.7 Solution To resolve the issue temporarily, you may need to reset NVRAM. Once you can use the display again, download and install Mac OS X 10.4.8. You can use the Software Update feature of System Preferences, or download the Update from Apple Software Downloads (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/). If you have updated to Mac OS X 10.4.8 and the issue still seems to occur, you may need to reset NVRAM ]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:36:10 -0500 Release date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:49:50 -0500; Views: 1032 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304289 Issue or symptom After upgrading from a previous version of iTunes, my movies don't play any more and QuickTime tells me: "You need to authorize this movie to play it on this machine" Products affected iTunes 7 or later Videos purchased with a previous version of iTunes Mac OS X QuickTime Solution Make sure that you are using the latest version of QuickTime. This can occur if your version of QuickTime for Mac OS X is not current. You can use Software Update to update QuickTime or you can download the ]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:49:50 -0500 Release date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 1026 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58487 Tip: For best results, use Mac OS X 10.3 Panther's easy-to-use Mail application. It can easily send Windows-friendly attachments. Why Send an Enclosure or Attachment? The main reason to send an enclosure or attachment is to transfer a file that does not easily conform to a text ]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:54:49 -0500; Views: 1025 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106770 What is a "port?" A port is a location for passing data in and out of your computer. Ports take both physical and non-physical forms, and they fall into three major categories related to Mac OS X and the computers that use them: device ports network ports IP ports The first two kinds are physical ports used to connect to your devices and to your network, seen here on an iMac: Device ports These ports allow you to connect to video, storage, and input-output devices, such as monitors, disk drives, mice, keyboards, and printers. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the ports ]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:54:49 -0500 Release date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 1020 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107822 For a comment to be visible to all clients, it may be changed at the server itself (see Note 2). Notes Comment changes do not appear to clients immediately, but they will ]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1019 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120089 Languages OS Required Release Date Version Read Me Software English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Japanese Norsk Svensk Suomi Dansk Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Mac OS X 10.1.2 2002-03-08 3.1.1 English | Français Deutsch | Español Italiano | Nederlands Norsk | Svensk Suomi | Dansk 5 MB ]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 1018 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120059 Language/OS Required Release Date Version Read Me Software Any English Any English Mac OS X 2001-09-27 2.1.1 480 K Français French Mac OS X 2001-09-27 2.1.1 480 K Deutsch German Mac OS X 2001-09-27 2.1.1 480 K Español Spanish Mac OS X 2001-09-27 Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:15:27 -0500; Views: 1014 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306631 Issue or symptom When attempting to transfer a file using Bluetooth File Exchange from a Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5-based Mac to a Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, a message may appear which states that the Mac does not have the necessary services. Products affected Bluetooth File Exchange Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 Solution To send a file using Bluetooth to a computer running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, you must enable Bluetooth Sharing in Sharing preferences. By default, Bluetooth Sharing is turned off in Leopard. On ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:15:27 -0500 Release date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 969 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120274 Java Update 1.4.1 (Panther) ]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 966 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120244 Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS X 10.3.0 or later Mac OS X Update Combo 10.2.8 Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS X 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.2.6, or 10.2.7 to ]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:39:57 -0600; Views: 947 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302276 Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger makes it even easier to burn to a writable CD or DVD but there are some things you should be aware of if you're used to burning discs in earlier versions of Mac OS X. Tiger uses aliases for improved burning Before Mac OS X 10.4, data was copied twice before burning—Tiger copies the data only once, accelerating the burning process. Tiger accomplishes this by creating aliases to the data to be burned. For example, if you drag a folder to a blank disc icon to burn its contents, Tiger temporarily puts an alias on the ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:39:57 -0600 Release date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 945 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106503 Warning: If such a malicious file reached your computer with automatic decoding turned on, you could experience data loss or other harm. This could create a need to reinstall the operating system or other software. If it is possible that you could download files that contain such malicious code, you should take one of these two courses of action: I. Download ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:52:27 -0500; Views: 936 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107952 If you need to get a packet trace and you don't already have a favorite utility for doing so, you can use the tcpdump command line tool. All versions of Mac OS X include this tool, as do many other Unix-style platforms. Note: The BSD subsystem must be installed in order to use tcpdump. Log in with an administrator account. Open Terminal (/Applications/Utilities). To start the trace, you will type a command, followed by the Return key. The command you choose needs to match the way ]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:52:27 -0500 Release date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 934 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120161 iMac SuperDrive for Mac OS X ]]>Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Wed, 3 May 2006 22:00:00 -0500; Views: 909 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303731 Some Mac OS X computers will lose time synchronization even when the "Set date & time automatically" option is selected in the Date & Time preference pane. To temporarily resolve the issue, simply deselect and then reselect that checkbox. To permanently resolve the issue, you can modify the default values in the time synchronization configuration file. The defaults require several hours of constant access to the time server in order to establish synchronization. If the initial sync gets interrupted (by the computer going to sleep, for example), the subsequent synchronization will not take place, causing the computer to eventually drift ]]> Wed, 3 May 2006 22:00:00 -0500 Release date: Thu, 24 May 2007 18:56:08 -0500; Views: 903 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305353 With Boot Camp 2.0 (included with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard) and Microsoft Windows XP, one of two gamma settings can be used for a built-in iSight camera. For example, you may need to enter the gamma value in a webcam application such as Skype. The gamma value can be set to either 1.0 or 2.20. Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information. Important: Apple does not provide technical phone support for installing, using, or ]]> Thu, 24 May 2007 18:56:08 -0500 Release date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 901 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=122010 Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS X 10.1 or later Software Mac OS X Update 10.1.5 ]]>Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 901 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106352 Symptom The application Mail, included with Mac OS X, cannot locate email to import from Outlook Express. Products affected Mac OS X 10.0.x Mail 1.0 Microsoft Outlook Express Note: Versions of Outlook Express prior to 5 do not use the Microsoft User Data and Identities folder hierarchy. You may, for example, update from Outlook Express 4.5 to Outlook Express 5 to create a Microsoft User Data folder before importing email with Mail. Solution You may use one of the following solutions: 1. Create a new folder named "Microsoft User Data," and place the Identities folder inside this folder. 2. Click the Browse button on the ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 898 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25461 Important: Before using this document, make sure you have copied everything you want to keep from the Previous Systems folder, including Shared folder contents. See technical document 107447, "Mac OS X 10.2: Contents of Shared Folder Missing After Archive and Install" for more information. Important: Read the related documents below for more information about Archive and Install, as well as data or settings that may be missing after the installation. 1. Log in with an administrator account. 2. Click the Finder icon in the Dock. 3. Open the Mac OS X volume. (This is usually called Macintosh HD, but could be named something ]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 897 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106661 1. Start File Sharing. 2. Make at least one computer available as sharing via TCP/IP, which is automatic in Mac OS X. 3. Connect to the sharing computer from a second computer. You connect to a remote computer just as you would a local computer, with the exception that you cannot browse by AppleTalk names, such as "Michelle's ]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 26 May 2005 14:26:27 -0500; Views: 896 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301534 Some networks require that you send your Internet requests through a proxy server. You do this by configuring the Proxies section of the Network preference pane (from the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, click Network, and click the Proxies tab). However, you may have a need to route some traffic the normal way, bypassing the proxy. If the need arises, you can do this by entering information in the "Bypass proxy settings for these Hosts & Domains" field that's found in the same pane. You can enter one of five entry types to tell Mac OS X what traffic you ]]> Thu, 26 May 2005 14:26:27 -0500 Release date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:41:05 -0500; Views: 880 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304377 This article applies to Mac OS X 10.4 or later and Disk Utility version 10.5 or later (included with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger). RAID sets can be combined in a variety of ways to increase their usefulness. For example, you can create a RAID 10 set by combining a mirrored RAID and a striped RAID. This would allow you to combine the fast disk access of a striped RAID set (RAID 0) with the data protection features of a mirrored RAID set (RAID 1). To combine RAID sets: Create three blank RAID schemes in ]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:41:05 -0500 Release date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:08:57 -0500; Views: 875 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306568 Some Intel-based Macs ship with Apple Hardware Test and Mac OS X 10.4.x preinstalled on the hard drive. If an Erase and Install installation of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is performed using a retail Leopard installation disc, Apple Hardware Test will be erased and not reinstalled on these Macs. If you're in this situation and need to use Apple Hardware Test, simply start from the DVD that came with your computer (not the Leopard installation disc) while holding the "D" key. Apple Hardware Test will run from the DVD. ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:08:57 -0500 Release date: Mon, 8 May 2006 11:13:31 -0500; Views: 870 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303650 If your battery gets low when using an application that fills the entire display on a portable Mac (that is, the Mac OS X menu bar is not visible), you will not see the low battery alert warning. This article applies to Mac OS X 10.2 or later on an iBook, PowerBook, or MacBook Pro computer. When this happens, your built-in keyboard and trackpad may become unresponsive. Solution Simply connect your computer to an AC outlet to recharge the battery. If your AC adapter is not handy, connect an external keyboard and mouse to your computer to see and dismiss the low battery ]]> Mon, 8 May 2006 11:13:31 -0500 Release date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 851 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106611 To delete a single printer or print job 1. Open Print Center (/Applications/Utilities/). The Printer List window appears. If you want to delete a job, choose Show Queue from the Printers menu. 2. Select the printer or print job from the desired list. 3. Click Delete. To delete multiple printers or print jobs 1. Open Print Center (/Applications/Utilities/). The Printer List window appears. If you want to delete jobs, choose Show Queue from the Printers menu. 2. Command-click each printer or print job you wish to delete. Note: Pressing the Command key while clicking allows you to select multiple items. 3. Click Delete. Fri, 16 Apr 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 850 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106757 1. Click the Finder icon in the Dock. 2. Choose Show View Options from the View menu. The Desktop window appears. 3. Use the slider and radio buttons to set the icon size and arrangement as desired. 4. Close the Desktop window. ]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:50:34 -0500; Views: 850 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106478 A less-drastic way to change the language used by the Login Window (without reinstalling) is this: 1. Enable the root user. To learn how to do this, see "About the root User and How to Enable It". 2. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. 3. For Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3 through 10.3.9, click Accounts. For Mac OS X 10.1.5 or earlier, click Login. 4. For Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3 through 10.3.9, click Login Options. For Mac ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2005 06:50:34 -0500 Release date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 07:13:10 -0500; Views: 847 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107199 Learn how to get out of situations in which your computer may stop responding ("hang" or "freeze"). Troubleshooting beyond what is described in this article may be necessary to address any recurring issue. Important: Unsaved changes in your open applications will be lost. These steps apply to Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. "Unresponsiveness" is often indicated by a spinning disc pointer and/or slow response time to input (or no response at all). 1. Quit open applications If your computer stops responding, you can sometimes recover by quitting open applications. You can quit almost any application by choosing Quit ]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2005 07:13:10 -0500 Release date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600; Views: 845 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50525 English: http://www.apple.com/server/documentation/ German: http://www.apple.com/de/server/documentation/ French: http://www.apple.com/fr/server/documentation/ Japanese: http://www.apple.co.jp/server/documentation/ Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS X 10.1.3 or Mac OS X 10.1.4 Mac OS X Server Manuals Language Part No. Description Manual English Download Mac OS X Server Administrator's Guide For version 10.2.3 or later English 034-2049 Getting ]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2004 07:33:57 -0600 Release date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:17:52 -0500; Views: 841 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25647 After installing Mac OS X 10.3.1 Update or later, you won't be able to use the Mac OS X Panther Install disc--part of the Mac OS X Up-To-Date program--to completely reinstall the operating system. If you have Mac OS X 10.3 Panther retail CDs, DVD, or Restore discs, you can simply reinstall Mac OS X. You don't need to follow the steps in this document. Note: This document applies to Mac OS X 10.3 through 10.3.9. How to reinstall Mac OS X 10.3 from Panther Upgrade disc Reinstalling the operating system is not always the best way to troubleshoot an issue. Before ]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2007 21:17:52 -0500 Release date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:46:48 -0500; Views: 839 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304035 Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger greatly enhances integration for smart cards, as described in this advanced article. The configuration required is much simpler than in previous Mac OS X versions. Important: The format of the configuration file and the scripts used to configure smart card login have changed from Mac OS X 10.3.x. Do not copy or use these files directly from a previous version of Mac OS X, or it may make the system unusable. It is no longer necessary to manually run pcscd, as this daemon is started automatically by Mac OS X when it detects a ]]> Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:46:48 -0500 Release date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:57:37 -0600; Views: 837 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307193 Issue or symptom Mail messages that are saved via Save As... (in Mail's File menu), may not include any message attachment(s) in the saved copy. Products affected Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 Mail Solution After saving the email message, manually save the attached file(s): With the message open, click the "Save" button that appears at the top of the message (between the To: field and message body) or Drag the attachment's icon or picture from the Mail message body to a different location, such as your desktop This document will be ]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:57:37 -0600 Release date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:19:10 -0500; Views: 833 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93419 With Mac OS X 10.3 and 10.3.1, don't switch user accounts while you're importing songs from a CD with iTunes 4. iTunes 4 will stop importing songs from an audio CD if you use Fast User Switching (Mac OS X 10.3 or later) to switch to another account. The message "File not found" appears when you switch back. What can you do? Download and install Mac OS X 10.3.2 Update or later and iTunes 4.5 or later. ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:19:10 -0500 Release date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:50:48 -0600; Views: 830 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106908 Aliases to the "etc" and "var" folders may be visible when started up from Mac OS 9. These aliases shouldn't be removed. This document applies to Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later. When starting up in Mac OS X after having been started up from Mac OS 9, one or more of these symptoms occurs: The computer stops responding during startup. The Setup Assistant reappears. BSD commands that access files in etc and var fail. An alert box appears with a message that contains: "/etc/master.passwd: no such file or directory". Do not delete the "etc" or "var" aliases, or any other ]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:50:48 -0600 Release date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:06:19 -0600; Views: 818 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107996 Reconstructing a single cyrus user mailbox Mac OS X Server version 10.5.x Stop the cyrus (IMAP/POP) server. Execute this command in Terminal: sudo /usr/bin/cyrus/bin/reconstruct -r user/(short name) Mac OS X Server 10.4.x Stop the cyrus (IMAP/POP) server. Execute this command in Terminal: sudo -u cyrusimap /usr/bin/cyrus/bin/reconstruct -r user/(short name) Mac OS X Server 10.3.x Stop the cyrus (IMAP/POP) server. Execute this command in Terminal: sudo -u cyrus /usr/bin/cyrus/bin/reconstruct -r user/(short name) Reconstructing all cyrus user mailboxes Mac OS X Server version 10.5.x To reconstruct the cyrus mail database in Mac OS X Server version 10.5, click the Maintenance button in the Mail module in Server Admin, then use ]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:06:19 -0600 Release date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:54:09 -0500; Views: 815 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305329 Mac OS X applications typically store preference settings in plist files, such as "com.apple.Mail.plist". In Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier, plist files were typically in XML format. In Mac OS X 10.4 and later, plist files are often in binary format for faster application performance. Reading .plist files Important: You should not usually modify preference files directly. Instead, you should use the associated application's Preferences menu(s) to customize your settings. In certain situations you may need to read preference files directly using one of the following methods. The Property List Editor application, included with ]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:54:09 -0500 Release date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 814 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107234 Keychain First Aid 1.0 Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.2.x Thu, 3 Jun 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 808 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75097 MRJ 2.2.5 ]]>Thu, 1 Jul 2004 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:42:43 -0600; Views: 807 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307001 Issue or symptom When attempting to quit an open (running) application in Mac OS X 10.5, you may notice the application still appears in the Dock as if it is running. The application may be unresponsive. If you try to open the application again, you may receive an alert such as this: "The application (name) cannot be launched. -600." ...where "(name)" is the affected application's name. If this happens, you may also not be able to shut down or restart your computer. This can happen if an incompatible version of Intego ContentBarrier is installed. Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:42:43 -0600 Release date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 802 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106250 Symptom When you try to connect to (or "associate with") a third-party wireless access point, the password or WEP key does not appear to work. Products affected Mac OS X 10.0 and later Third-party wireless access points ("base stations" or "gateways") Solution Many third-party wireless access points use a WEP key or a password entered either as a string of hexadecimal numbers or as five ASCII characters. To connect Mac OS X to a third-party wireless access point that is configured to use WEP, format your password one of these two ways: 1. Hexadecimal - precede the string with a dollar sign ($). For example: ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Release date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:30:38 -0600; Views: 786 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303327 In all versions of Mac OS X, Mail automatically works with some mail servers to verify the validity of your email message's recipients. It does this if the mail server has been configured to perform verification. If the server identifies any recipient's address as invalid or unrecognized, this alert will appear, along with an identification of which addressee is not recognized: "The mail could not be sent, but is saved in your Outbox until it can be sent." If this happens, edit the message that's in the Mail outbox: Remove invalid recipients, then try to send the message again.   ]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:30:38 -0600 Release date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500; Views: 777 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106753 They accept standard RJ-45 Ethernet connectors. They are designed not to allow accidental insertion of an RJ-11 telephone connector. A crossover cable is compatible but not required, since the base station automatically senses the cable type and adjusts the pinout signal accordingly. The WAN port Figure 1 The WAN port icon Use the WAN port for connecting to digital subscriber line (DSL), a ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2003 07:33:57 -0500 Download Requirements Operating System Mac OS 8.1 or greater Software