HT204492: Troubleshooting the Apple Remote

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billymcf2003

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Q: can someone help me ? My iMac remote control isn't working properly , well all buttons are working apart from the MENU button !! Can anyone shed any light on this ?

can someone help me ? My iMac remote control isn't working properly , well all buttons are working apart from the MENU button !! Can anyone shed any light on this ?

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Posted on Dec 2, 2012 11:55 AM

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by Rambling Joe,

Rambling Joe Dec 2, 2012 1:46 PM in response to billymcf2003
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Dec 2, 2012 1:46 PM in response to billymcf2003

If you are using OS 10.7 or 10.8, I believe Apple removed Front Row from OS 10.7 and 10.8, and thus removed many of the functions of the remote.
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by Klaus1,

Klaus1 Dec 2, 2012 2:41 PM in response to billymcf2003
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Dec 2, 2012 2:41 PM in response to billymcf2003

As this is the forum for PPC (pre-2006, non Intel) iMacs I assume that is what you have.

Try pairing the remote again:

How to Pair your Remote to your Mac:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1619?viewlocale=en_US
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Q: can someone help me ? My iMac remote control isn't working properly , well all buttons are working apart from the MENU button !! Can anyone shed any light on this ?

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