User manual

Getting started with
FileMaker Pro in Mac OS X
This document gives you information on installing and using FileMaker Pro 5.5 in Mac OS X. For
new feature information and instructions on installing FileMaker Pro 5.5 on other platforms, see
the
FileMaker Pro 5.5 Getting Started Guide .
Important The FileMaker Pro 5.5 for Mac OS X application is intended for use with Mac OS X
only. It will not run under Mac OS 9.x or earlier.
Installing FileMaker Pro
Before you begin the installation process, quit other open programs and save your work. You must
use the installation program to install FileMaker Pro in Mac OS X—you can’t install the
application by dragging files to your hard disk.
System requirements
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Apple PowerMac G3 or higher (standard configurations, CPU upgrade cards are not supported)
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128 MB of RAM
Note These RAM requirements are necessary to install Mac OS X. Because Mac OS X
dynamically allocates RAM to open applications as needed, the amount of RAM actually used
by FileMaker Pro is automatically assigned by the system.
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a hard disk with at least 1.5 GB of free space (for Mac OS X installation); 35 MB needed for
FileMaker Pro installation
1 monitor with a minimum of 800 x 600 resolution at 16 bit color; monitor with 1024 x 768 or
higher resolution recommended
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a CD or DVD drive
1 Mac OS X (official software release; the Mac OS X “Public Beta” release is not supported)
To start the FileMaker Pro Installer:
1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.
You see the disc’s window on your screen. If you see only the disc icon, double-click the icon
to open its window.
2. Double-click the file named Start Here Mac OS X .
You see the software license agreement.
3. Click Accept if you accept the terms of the license agreement.