How to set up refurbished imac?

1. Ensure you have admin access. At times people have purchased used Macs with a single standard account on them for use, with no password for the admin user.
2. Create a new admin user account.
3. Delete all old accounts.
4. Run general maintenance.
5. Optionally reinstall OS X.

Frequent question, how do I start my used iMac? Press the power button and then hold down Command+R, Option+Command+R or Shift+Option+Command+R to start up.

Also, how do I set up my iMac from scratch?

1. Press the Power button on your Mac to turn it on.
2. Select a language.
3. Click Continue.
4. Select a keyboard layout.
5. Click Continue.
6. Select your Wi-Fi network.
7. Enter your Wi-Fi password if you are using Wi-Fi.
8. Click Continue.

People ask also, how do I set up my iMac desktop?

You asked, how do I setup my new iMac 2019?

How do I setup my new iMac 2021?

How do I wipe my iMac and start over?

1. Start up your computer in macOS Recovery:
2. In the Recovery app window, select Disk Utility, then click Continue.
3. In Disk Utility, select the volume you want to erase in the sidebar, then click Erase in the toolbar.

How do I factory reset my iMac 2021?

1. In the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen, choose Restart.
2. As the system is restarting, hold both the Command and R keys on the keyboard at the same time until you see the Recovery Mode window.
3. Enter your admin password to confirm the action.

How do I wipe my iMac?

1. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until the startup options window comes up.
2. When the Utilities window appears, select Disk Utility.
3. In the sidebar, choose Macintosh HD.
4. Click the “Erase” button, then select a file system format and enter a name for it.

How can I turn my iMac on without the power button?

If your Mac does not appear to have a power button, it may be a newer model. Press and hold the Touch ID sensor, which is the upper-rightmost “key” on the keyboard. On Touch Bar compatible MacBooks, it is at the very right side of the Touch Bar.

How do I set up my iMac without a mouse?

Press Cmd + Space, type keyboard, and hit Enter. Navigate to the Shortcuts tab and press Ctrl + F7 to check “All controls.” (On some iMacs, it might be Fn + Ctrl + F7.) Now, you can use the Tab key to switch between options and select them by pressing Space.

How long does it take to set up a new iMac?

Make sure to set aside around an hour to get your Mac set up. The process will take longer if you plan on restoring your Mac from a Time Machine backup of another Mac.

How do I turn on my new iMac 2020?

What do you need to run an iMac?

1. Work wirelessly.
2. Magic Keyboard for 24-inch iMac.
3. Magic Keyboard.
4. Magic Mouse.
5. Charge accessory batteries.
6. Adapters.

What can you do on New iMac?

Your iMac comes with apps for everything you want to do. Edit and share your photos and videos, create presentations, and enjoy music, books, movies, and more. Discover new apps in the App Store, including iPhone and iPad apps that now run on iMac.

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