Datasheet

Using the Setup Assistant

After the Mac OS X install process has been completed, the computer automatically reboots. Next,

Mac OS X’s Setup Assistant automatically launches and you hear some snazzy music as well as see

some flashy graphics. You are also audibly prompted to choose if you would like to use Voice Over

interface technology throughout the rest of the Setup Assistant process. When this is over, you are

presented with the Setup Assistant’s Welcome screen, which, depending upon your selections, guides

you through the process of transferring user accounts from another system or volume, procuring

an Apple ID for purchasing Apple products and services online, registering your OS software, set-

ting up your first user account, and connecting to the Internet.

Welcome

The Welcome screen is where you select the country or region in which the Macintosh will be

used. To see selections beyond the default countries, click the box adjacent to the Show All label,

located under the selection widow. If you wait about 30 seconds, a modal dialogue sheet appears

querying in easy-to-see large text if you require the use of Mac OS X’s VoiceOver, Apple’s Spoken

Interface, to audibly guide you through the setup assistant process. After making your selection,

click Continue.

Do You Already Have a Mac?

The Do You Already Have a Mac? screen allows for the migration of user and system data from

another Mac, or from another volume on this Mac, or from a Time Machine backup. There is also

a selection not to transfer anything. Transferring accounts from one system or volume to another

does not affect the contents of the source. As a matter of fact, the transfer of accounts can be per-

formed at any time, by running the Migration Assistant located in the Utilities folder inside of the

Applications folder. When transferring an account from one volume or system to the next, the fol-

lowing things can be optionally migrated: Network settings, User accounts (including preferences

and e-mail), Documents, and Applications. Apple notes that some applications may not transfer

properly, thus requiring a reinstallation; and in order to play transferred songs purchased from the

iTunes Music Store, you’ll need to de-authorize your old system and authorize your new one. To

transfer information from one Mac OS X system to another via FireWire, you’ll obviously need a

standard FireWire cable and your Mac must be capable of FireWire Target Disk mode.

Keyboard

Simply stated, this screen allows you to select the localized keyboard layout that is appropriate for

the operation of your Macintosh specific to your geographic locality.

Select a Wireless Service

This screen assists with the facilitation of network connectivity. As the title implies, it has an obvious

slant toward wireless connectivity and displays all visible wireless networks that can be perceived.

To access a hidden wireless network click the Other Network option. Don’t forget to specify your

password (WPA/WEP) if your wireless network requires one. If you do not have a wireless network

click Other Network for other options. Here is where you can configure your Mac to be directly

Getting to Know Mac OS X

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