Apple remote problem

my apple remote suddnely didn't work(still working few days ago), and i thought there's no battery, but after i change a new one, still not working and i try pressing the menu+fast foward button and pointing at the my iMac's logo, but still don't connet even i hold for very long; and i checked the system preferences/security, the "disable remote control infrared receiver" is unchecked too; and i checked the battery for the apple remote, and it's fine too~ i really don't know how to connect the remote with my iMac again~ please help!!!!

Hello Deakin Ng
Pairing your Apple Remote with your computer
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302545
Troubleshooting the Apple Remote
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302549
Let me know if you need help with Front Row as well.
Dennis
17" iMac Intel Core Duo 1.5GB Ram   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   Maxtor 300GB FireWire 2G Nano

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