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Set Up MobileMe

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  1. Get the latest software.

    A screenshot of Finder menu, selecting the Software Update.
    • Make sure your computer is running the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard (v10.5.7 or later) or Tiger (v10.4.11).
    • To check for updates, choose Apple menu > Software Update.
    • Follow onscreen instructions if necessary.

  2. Sign in to MobileMe
    System Preferences.

    A screenshot of MobileMe System Preference's sign in page
    • From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
    • Select MobileMe (or .Mac if you are running Mac OS X Tiger v10.4.11).
    • Sign in with your MobileMe member name and password.

  3. Sync your information with
    the MobileMe cloud.

    A screenshot of Sync window, selecting Bookmarks, Calendars and Contacts to synchronize with MobileMe automatically.
    • Click the Sync tab, select the “Synchronize with MobileMe” checkbox, and then choose Automatically for the fastest updates.
    • Select the Contacts, Calendars, and Bookmarks checkboxes.
    • If you have more than one Mac, select the other items you want to sync across your Macs.
    • Click the Sync Now button.
MacBook Pro, iPhone and PC

Now that you've completed the steps above...

In a few minutes, your email, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks on your Mac will be available at me.com and will stay in sync with any other devices you set up.

Set up your PC | Set up your iPhone or iPod touch

MobileMe is now also set up with the applications on your Mac:

Finder:

MobileMe iDisk icon

You can access your iDisk directly from a Finder window. Use iDisk to store and share files. With nearly 20GB of space, your iDisk can store even the largest of files.

Mail:

Mail icon

Your MobileMe Mail account is automatically added to Mac OS X Mail, so you can send and receive email using your @me.com email address right away.*

Address Book, iCal, Safari:

Address Book, iCal and Safari icons

Your contacts in Address Book, calendars in iCal, and Safari bookmarks always stay in sync across your Mac, iPhone, iPod touch, and PC.

iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, Aperture:

iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb and Aperture icons

iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, Aperture: You can publish your photos, movies, and websites online in just one click.

*If your MobileMe email account doesn't appear in Mac OS X Mail, follow the steps in this article.