How do I change the font on this new 27" IMac I have just bought for 2200.00 and can't read as the font is far too small.I have contact lens and but have to strain with face close to the screen to see the words. What a major rip off disappointment ,
I have spent hours trolling through help lines to change the font from minature text which I cannot see on my new 27" screen. Why does something so simple have to be so complicated ???this computer is supposed to be the be all to end all..just setting it up with printer , router etc has been a nightmare as the print is so small I need to have my eyes 2 inches from the screen to read anything ..What have they done ?
Not an ideal solution, but some users change the setting in: System Preferences>Displays, select the Scaled button and choose another resolution.
If you are within 14 days of purchased you can return the computer for a refund if you dislike it that much as Apple do have a good returns policy (so long as you purchased from Apple and not a reseller).
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Click on the Black Apple in the top left hand corner of your Imac's physical monitor
Click on About this Mac from the drop down menu
Below the silver Apple and "OS X" it will say "Version 10.x.x" (If this number is not 10.8.4, run Software Update by hitting the button marked "Software Update")
Click on this number twice in a row. This is your machine's serial number. (zeros can be used; the letter "O" is never used).
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1349 for details how to find serial numbers on Apple products
If you have an Apple ID (you can create one at appleid.apple.com), you can login to supportprofile.apple.com, register an Apple product, and sign up for VoicePass, which, if you give your product a name e.g. Maria's Imac, you can speak that over the phone and skip having to give the serial number when you call.
If you have an Apple ID, you can also call AppleCare and ask them to activate VoicePass.
This is the link for your tech specs: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP667
This is the link for your quick start guide: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/imac_late2012_quickstart.pdf
This is the link for important product information: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/imac_late2012_quickstart.pdf
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I don't know Windows 8 but this link looks promising as to how to disable sleep: http://techmell.net/how-to/disable-enable-sleep-mode-hibernate-windows-8/
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walking them through the steps you've taken in Migration Assistant
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The Imac's software
The IMac's hardware
The PC's software
The PC's hardware
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The wifi connection, if used
The ethernet connection, if used
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And this book: http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0789749890
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
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http://howto.cnet.com/ios-6-complete-guide/
Guide to Built-In Apps on iOS
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT2bD0-OqBM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROY4tLyNlsg&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSPXXhmwYf4&feature=relmfu
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