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Is the H4n compatible with OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and Windows 7?
Yes, it is. Even the earliest of Firmware Versions for the H4n were compatible!

Why can't I find "MODE" or "TOOL" or "REC MODE" on my H4n's menu?
The H4n is likely set to "Stamina Mode". That's the switch located within the battery compartment on the H4n. Power the unit off, and switch that mode off. Then those options will become available to you. Stamina Mode only allows for Stereo recording in 16-bit, 44.1kHz wav recording

I plug my H4n with the USB, but nothing happens. What do I need to do to get my recordings on my computer?
There are no automatic transfer processes. Have the H4N turned off and connect it Via USB to the computer and select “Storage Mode.”   For Mac OS: Once you connect via USB and enter "Storage Mode", the H4n will appear as an external storage device on your desktop. You can then double click it and navigate and drag & drop like any other external storage device. Once you are done, simply drag the drive to the garbage then exit USB mode on the H4n!   For Windows: Once you connect via USB and enter "Storage Mode", the H4n will appear as an external memory device in "My Computer" on XP, and in "Computer" on Vista or Windows7. It will be listed under "Devices With Removable Storage". You can then double click it as a drive, then navigate it, find your recordings, click and drag to transfer! To remove the device, find "Remove USB Storage Device" in your system tray, and click it.