Setup guide

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Upgrading Mac OS X
If your computer already has Mac OS X installed, it’s easy to upgrade to the new
version. Upgrading preserves all the user accounts and home folders on your computer,
your network settings and preferences, and any software you have installed.
When you upgrade Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant appears when the installation
finishes so you can register your copy of Mac OS X.
Installing Mac OS X the First Time
If you are installing Mac OS X for the first time or you select to erase the destination
volume, you need to set up Mac OS X using the Setup Assistant that opens after the
Installer finishes.
Follow the onscreen instructions in the Setup Assistant to register your copy of
Mac OS X, set up your Apple ID and .Mac membership, and set up your connection to
the Internet.
Select your primary language.
The language you select will be the language that menus, panes, and dialogs appear
in. You can choose any of the languages included with Mac OS X. Regardless of the
language you use, you can write text in any language. If you want to change the
primary language later, use International preferences. If you create other user accounts,
each user can select a different language.
Create a user account.
The user account you create is an administrator of your computer. It’s important to
remember this user name and password exactly as you type it here, including
capitalization. You may need to use it to log in to your computer or to perform
administrative tasks such as installing new software.