User Guide

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Upgrading Mac OS X
Before you install Aperture, update your system software to make sure that you have
the latest version of Mac OS X installed.
Important: You must purchase Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger or later if you’re upgrading from
Mac OS X v10.3 Panther or an earlier version.
To update Mac OS X v10.4 to the latest available version:
1 Choose Apple menu > Software Update.
A dialog appears showing new or updated software available for your computer.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to update Mac OS X to the latest version.
Installing Aperture
When you install Aperture, the application is placed in the Applications folder on the
hard disk you specify, typically your startup disk.
By default, the Aperture installer installs the Aperture application on your hard disk,
along with documentation and one sample project to help you get started using the
various tools in Aperture for managing, processing, and publishing your photos.
Note: Before you can install Aperture, you must log in to your computer with an administrator
account, using the administrator password. See Mac Help for more information.
To install Aperture and enter the serial number:
1 Insert the Aperture installation disc into the computer’s DVD drive.
2 Double-click the Aperture installer icon, then follow the onscreen instructions.
3 Read the Welcome text in the Introduction, then click Continue.
4 Read the Software License Agreement. You can print or save the agreement by clicking
the Print or Save button. When you’ve finished reading, click Continue, then (if you
agree) click Agree.
5 Select the startup disk, then click Continue.
Your startup disk must have the latest version of Mac OS X v10.4 installed.
Warning: If your system does not meet the minimum system requirements,
installation of Aperture may not be allowed. Refer to the Before You Install Aperture
document on the installation disc for a list of minimum system requirements.