Cannot download apps on new iMac! - please help

I just bought a new iMac for my boss yesterday and when I first set it up, it allowed you to set up without an Apple ID. I had to do this because he hadn't emailed it to me yet.
Today (next day) I now have it and went to add the Apple ID to the store (iTunes) and to System Pref>Users>Apple ID
Did that and now when I try and download the Apps that come with the computer (Garage Band, Pages, etc etc etc) it tells me that I can't have access to it because the Apple ID belongs to "someone else" . It doesn't belong to anyone else - it belongs to the owner of the new computer and I need this to sync with his existing contacts and iTunes purchases and Apps.
Any clues how to solve this? LOL!!!!
Thank you in advance!

Actually I found the solution - not sure why its not made obvious when someone first gets these App messages:
1. Go to Apps Icon
2. At top of window click "Purchases" tab
3. See if you have Apps to "Accept"
It might ask for your Apple ID and password again as a prompt, put it in and voila!
Once you Accept them, they can then be updated and you won't get the message saying the apps belong to someone else.

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Here are some new usesr tips & links to check out:
- Get Applecare in the first 90 days.
- Apple stores have Free classes, and online seminars & tutorials.
A new service called: One to One for new users.
http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/
http://www.apple.com/support/tiger
http://www.apple.com/pro
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http://www.apple.com/support/switch101
http://www.xvsxp.com
http://www.switchingtomac.com
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http://guides.macrumors.com/Mac_Beginner's_Guide
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http://www.apple.com/usergroups
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