I am constantly having to reregister friends for iMessage on my MacBook Air. It says to go to Messages on the iPhone sign out, then sign in, but no dice.

I constantly have co-workers phones show up as pink or red in my iMessaging on my macbook air. It refers me back to my iPhone but I cannot get it to work where I can text or SMS friends that do not have an apple product. Why is this so damned unstable?

Hello BassoonPlayer,
Since you are using one of the the school's Macbooks, it is quite possible that the time and date are not properly set on the computer that you are using. FaceTime will not work if you do not have the proper time zone set up for the location that you are in. This past week, there were a two other Macbook users I've helped by simply telling them to set the Date/Time properly. By the way, you described your problem very well, which makes it easier for us to help you. Hope this solves your problem -- if not, post back and I can suggest other remedies.
Wuz

Similar Messages

How do I change my email for iMessage on my MacBook Air?

I no longer use the email that is set up for iMessage, how do i change it to a more recent email address?

You can go to appleid.apple.com on safari and then click on manage appleid on top right of page. enter in your full email as the appleid and then your password and sign into the account. From there next to you primary email account you will see edit click on edit and change the email address and then you can tap on save changes down at bottom right and then you will get an email to that new email that you set up to verify the contact email account for the appleid. Open that email and then click verify now and you will sign into the appleid with your new email and the same password that you have had and click verify and your all set to go with the new email on your appleid acocunt! Hope this helps!
Have a great day,
Gale Bertram

I have upgraded to the latest firefox v7.0.1 for windows, when i click on its icon it doesnt open up? I uninstalled it and then reinstalled it but nothing happend it still doesnt work?

I have upgraded to the latest firefox v7.0.1 for windows, when i click on its icon it doesnt open up? I uninstalled it and then reinstalled it but nothing happend it still doesnt work?

Sorry you are having problems. First of all try Fifrefox's safemode.
*[[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode]]
If that works post back for further advice.
Next step, if safe mode did not work.
First: Try a clean install, (you have had a none standard version installed previously) that involves deleting the program files. Then if necessary try troubleshooting by creating and using a clean empty Firefox profile.
See
* this recent post [/questions/940399#answer-377134]
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Clean_reinstall
Second: try a New Profile
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_Manager#Creating_a_new_profile
* this will be an additional profile, it is still worth backing up any existing or currently working profile on a regular basis
**[[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]]
* Until you are absolutely confident about the repercussions I suggest
** always use an empty folder when creating a new profile
** never delete or rename profiles, just disable or remove shortcuts
** after creating a new test profile open it and check for any addons or plugins that may be have been included by default

Migration troubles for iPhoto Library from MacBook Air to new iMac

I am having difficulties with migration of my iPhoto Library via the TimeMachine BackUp of my MacBook Air to my new iMac (Lion).
Since the MBA has no firewire port, the only way to migrate content is by way of a back-up hard drive (using WiFi for 245 GB would take days).
I used TimeMachine BackUp with USB port & that took about 2 hours, as expected. iTunes came through without any trouble, but the iPhoto app on my iMac remains new & empty. However, from checking "about this Mac" in my iMac, I know that the pictures are IN my iMac SOMEWHERE: the # of GB's of pictures (138 GB) apparently transferred, matches the size my iPhoto Library on my MBA. But where are they & how can I put them in the iPhoto Library?
Somehow I ended up with 2 users, but I can't find the Library in either one's applications.

With newer Macs you won't need a crossover ethernet cable as the Macs can detect the situation and adjust to it.
Apple products that require an Ethernet crossover cable. This will tell you if you'll need a crossover cable or not.
OT

Hard Drive for a MID 2011 MACBOOK AIR 11 INCH

Do you have a recommendation for online purchase of a new Hard Drive for a MID 2011 MACBOOK AIR 11 INCH??
Thanks

Here is another vendor that sells MBA storage upgrades:
http://www.transcendusa.com/apple/jetdrive/
Ciao.

I bought 500gb iCloud storage for ł30 with my macbook air, how to install it and will i still be charged a monthly fee?

Iibought 500gb iCloud storage for ł30 with my macbook air, how to install it and will i still be charged a monthly fee?

sebek104 wrote:
Iibought 500gb iCloud storage for ł30 with my macbook air, how to install it and will i still be charged a monthly fee?
There is no 500GB iCloud storage plan, 20, 200 or 1000 are the available plans.
What did you actually buy?

Trying to install MS Office 2011 for Mac SP 2 on my Macbook Air (Lion 10.7.3). I have to close Microsoft Database Daemon and SyncServicesAgent but can not see how to do so. I have closed all applications. Can anyone help? Many thanks

Trying to install MS Office 2011 for Mac SP 2 (14.2.0) on my Macbook Air (Lion 10.7.3). I have to close Microsoft Database Daemon and SyncServicesAgent but can not see how to do so. I have closed all applications. Can anyone help? Many thanks

Thanks Kurt! I had tried all that and had tried closing both programmes from the application monitor, but SyncServices Agent refused to close. I tried closing Launchd which is their mother application, but that just caused the screen go go blank. In the end the two programmes let themselves be closed next time I tried the installation process so all was well. Thanks for your help!

How do I install software (specifically Office for Mac) on a MacBook Air?

How do I install software (specifically Office for Mac) on my MacBook Air? Thanks.

Q7: How do I activate?
A7: To activate the product, follow these steps:
1. Launch application and click Enter your product key.
2. Review the Software License Agreement and click Continue.
3. You must agree to Software License Agreement. Click Continue.
4. Enter your product key and click Activate. The Activation Wizard automatically contacts the Microsoft licensing servers through your Internet connection. When you activate the product by using the Internet, the product key is sent to Microsoft through an encrypted transfer. If you decide to activate the product through the Internet and you are not already connected, the wizard alerts you that there is no connection. Click either Activate by Phone or Activate later. Note Do not lose the product key. Keep the packaging, or note the number. Keep the number information in a safe location. Your product key is a unique sequence of 25 letters and numbers divided into groups of 5. If you purchased a box with a DVD: The product is located on the back of the Office for Mac DVD sleeve. If you purchase through a web site: The product key is sent to you in email with the title Microsoft Office for Mac – Order Confirmation”
5. If the activation is successful, you receive the following message:
Your copy of <product title> is now activated.
If for any reason the Activation fails, click Activate by phone. Select your location and then dial the phone number on the screen. For example, for United States: 1866-825-4797 or United Kingdom: (44)-(203)-147-4930. You can telephone an Activation Center to obtain the help of a customer service representative and activate the product. Telephone activation might take longer than activation through the Internet. You should be at the computer when you call. Additionally, you should have your software product key. When you select this option, the Activation Wizard generates an Installation ID. You musy have this Installation ID to activate the product by telephone.
Important When you telephone the Activation Center, you are prompted to read the Installation ID numbers.
Note Activation Center numbers are not listed for all locations in this article because telephone contact numbers vary by license and also by country or region. The Activation Wizard gives you the number to telephone the Activation Center.

How do i access word for mac on my macbook air?

how do i access word for mac on my macbook air?

Purchase it. Here's one link to an Amazon site to buy one of the many Office configurations:
http://www.amazon.com/Office-Mac-Home-Student-2011/dp/B003YCOJA8/ref=sr_1_3?s=so ftware&ie=UTF8&qid=1349217216&sr=1-3&keywords=office+for+mac
You would receive Office on a CD, and need a disk drive for your MacBook Air to access so you could download the software.

Which is a better choice for me? A Macbook Air 11" or 13"?

Hello! I am soon to be a college student and I am debating whether to invest in an 11" or 13" Macbook Air. I've decided that I wanted a Macbook Air because I want a lightweight portable laptop with long battery life. But which size? Through some YouTube reviews I've heard a lot of things, I heard that the 11" is better than the 13" just because everything is smaller and more portable, the screen saturation makes it looks better than the 13" and just the freedom to carry it around and hold it under one hand is the ideal college laptop. But I also heard that it's horrible for holding memory and RAM (which I am completely ignorant about.. and quite frankly not too anxious to get educated to), so the Macbook Air 11" is an excellent SECONDARY laptop. Which freaks me out because I was actually leaning towards the 11" rather than the 13"
I don't play any games, nor do I video edit much. I just want a laptop that can hold all of my pictures, hold documents for school purposes, and play Spotify while I do my work. I don't really care about the Retina Display, only because I didn't spoil my self with it. But that being said, whatever Air I'm going to buy, it will become my one and ONLY laptop and it will serve as a PRIMARY one. Given I don't do the complicating video editing (unless it's a college assignment), or gaming with it, which laptop do you think is right for me?
Thanks for reading everything!
Should I still be safe and just get the 13"?
Please put your input!

Forget everything you think you know. The MacBook Air, 11" or 13", is a very powerful computer that can be the sole computer for anyone who doesn't require extremely powerful graphics. (This is because these computers use Intel integrated video rather than discrete video cards which Apple puts only in its top 'Pro' computers.) For most college students the Air is a perfect computer and if you configure an 11" and a 13" MBA with the same amount of memory, same size SSD, and same processor the only difference between them is the size - which, by the way, will also give the 13" a slightly better battery life because its battery is larger.
The 11" has a 128GB drive and cannot be upgraded which for some people makes it a tight fit for some but roomy for others. I'd have difficulty making it my only computer but my wife probably could. This is one of three advantages the 13" model offers (to me). The second is the longer battery life. The third is that I found the 11" model to be too cramped. The keyboard is the same size as the 13" but somehow I felt terribly cramped and the screen was too small. That's why I walked in thinking I'd get an 11" and walked out with the 13" MBA. I'd strongly recommend 8GB whichever model you choose.

I cant update my iphone and i tried going on my pc on itunes and clicking check for update button but it says that "itunes could not contact the iphone software update server because you are not connected to the internet".plz help

i cant update my iphone and i tried going on my pc on itunes and clicking check for update button but it says that "itunes could not contact the iphone software update server because you are not connected to the internet". But i checked my internet on both my pc and iphone and tried again but it still says the same thing. plzz plzz help

Were you definitely connected to the internet at the time? If you don't have iOS 5 on your iPhone then the only way to update it would be via iTunes, once updated to the latest version of iOS you'll be able to update your iPhone without connecting to iTunes "over-the-air".
Before updating however it goes without saying to Backup your iPhone, this should happen by default upon connecting your iPhone to iTunes.
Regards,
Steve

Good Morning, this morning I received the following error message when the iPhone connected to iTunes: itunes could not check for an update to the carrier settings for your iphone. an unknown error occurred (1635) iphone 3gs with IOS 5. any ideas? thx

Hello,
this morning I received the following error message when the iPhone connected to iTunes: i
tunes could not check for an update to the carrier settings for your iphone. an unknown error occurred (1635)
any ideas? thx

I get the same error (although in Dutch ;-)).
It also says something like (I'm translating): "Make sure your network settings are correct and your networkconnection is active or try again later." Is there a way to find out these "correct networksettings"?
I now get it for a week, eacht time I connect my iPhone to itunes...

HT3986 Can anyone help me to get the Tack pad drivers for windows 7 on mAcBook Air..

Can anyone help me to get the Tack pad drivers for windows 7 on mAcBook Air..

If you've created the Windows 7 Drivers CD/USB drive, using Boot Camp Assistant in OSX, the drivers should be on there. My MacBook Pro (2010) touchpad works fine with those drivers installed, and I think it's identical to the Air's.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407 for info on how to create this drive.

I'm unable to make payment for creative cloud monthly plan. It says there is some problem processing the payment. I tried with three different cards. Still not working

I'm unable to make payment for creative cloud monthly plan. It says there is some problem processing the payment. I tried with three different cards. Still not working

"Some problem" is really not much information
Some links that may help
Change/Verify Account https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1465499 may help
-http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/change-country-associated-with-adobe-id. html
-Credit card https://helpx.adobe.com/utilities/credit-card.html
-ID support http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/service-c1.html
-wrong email https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1446019

Is the iphone coming out for us cellular

i recently had the iphone for at&t and i loved my iphone but sadly had to make a switch to us cellular becasue of there better service and pricing so if anybody knows anything about the iphone coming out for uscellular thanks

As this is a user to user technical support forum, we would have no way of knowing. That being said, literally 5 seconds of a google search would provide a lot of insight into possibilities.

I am constantly having to reregister friends for iMessage on my MacBook Air. It says to go to Messages on the iPhone sign out, then sign in, but no dice.

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for