To pair the remote control:
Open “System Prefences”
Click “Security”
Click the lock and enter your Administrator password if necessary.
Use button “Pair”
OR
Point the remote at the infrared sensor on the front of your Mac (about 3 or 4 inches away).
Press and hold the Menu and Next/Fast-forward buttons simultaneously on the remote for 5 seconds.
Your Apple Remote is now paired with your computer. You should see a chain-link style lock appear in the center of your screen for a moment.
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