Setup guide

Advice About Installing Mac OS X

You need to update your computer’s firmware.

If you need to update your computer’s firmware, do so before you install Mac OS X.

For the latest firmware updates, visit the Apple software updates

website: asu.info.apple.com. Some firmware updates may be available on the

Install disc.

You want to quit the Installer.

If you want to quit the Mac OS X Installer without installing the software:

Choose Installer > Quit, then click Startup Disk.

Select the startup disk you want to use, then click Restart.

You need to use the keyboard to select options.

You can use Full Keyboard Access in the Installer and Setup Assistant. Press Control-F7

to use the Tab key to highlight buttons, pop-up menus, and other options. Use the

Down Arrow key to open pop-up menus. Use the Space bar to select items.

You need to continue using Mac OS 9 applications.

To continue using Mac OS 9 applications, you need Mac OS 9 installed on your

computer along with Mac OS X. You can install Mac OS X on the same volume as

Mac OS 9 or on a separate volume.

If you partition your disk or erase the volume with Mac OS 9, you need to reinstall

Mac OS 9. Use the Mac OS 9 install CD that came with your computer, then upgrade to

the latest version of Mac OS 9 using the Software Update control panel.

Note:

On some computers, you cannot install Mac OS 9 or start up the computer using

Mac OS 9. For more information, see the book that came with your computer.

You have the Xcode Tools CD.

Your copy of Mac OS X may include the Xcode Tools CD. Install this software if you want

to develop software using Mac OS X. For more information, see the documentation on

the CD.

You’re not allowed to start the Installer.

If your computer is connected to a network, your network administrator may prevent

you from installing software or upgrading Mac OS X.

Warning:

If you’re installing Mac OS X on your current Mac OS X startup disk, let the

Installer finish. If you quit, you may not be able to start up using your current

Mac OS X startup disk.