Transfering data from PC to IMAC

I Just bought an IMAC. I also have an IPhone. I want to transfer my calendar, contacts and ITunes to the new MAC either from my phone or using Mobileme. There is no live support to tell me how to do this. I was told by the sales person I should use moblieme which I set up on my PC. I downloaded the PC control panel as I was told but am now at a dead end. Can anyone help me?

but how do I get the iMac to be the main computer that the iPad and iPhone sync with?
By copying the entire /Music/iTunes/ folder from old computer to new computer.
This way it is the same library, not simply a new library with all the same media files.
When you plug in your iDevices, they will sync without a hitch as you are using the same library.

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