TOPIC This article contains the text of the document included with your computer if both Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X came with it.
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2. If your computer did not come with both Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X, but instead included a coupon that allows you to order a copy of Mac OS X, you will only have one Restore disk. Your new computer came with both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. When you install the operating system, you have the choice to install Mac OS 9.1 and/or Mac OS X 10.0. For information about how to restart your computer using Mac OS X, see "Switching Between Operating Systems" below. Mac OS X, the world's most advanced operating system, combines the power of UNIX with the simplicity and elegance of Macintosh. Mac OS X includes Classic, a technology that lets you use your Mac OS 9-compatible applications in Mac OS X. To use a Mac OS 9-compatible application in Mac OS X, start up using Mac OS X, then simply open the application or associated document. If the Classic environment isn't running, it starts up. Your computer needs a minimum of 128 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) to use Mac OS X. For information on adding memory, see the manual that came with your computer. Where to Begin Setting up your computer is a two-step process. Learning About Mac OS X When you're ready to learn about Mac OS X, read Welcome to Mac OS X . This booklet introduces the features of Mac OS X and provides tips on how to use Mac OS X to perform common tasks of Mac OS 9. If you experience any problems while learning Mac OS X, see the Troubleshooting tips in the back of the booklet. Important: Because Mac OS X is already installed on your computer, you don't need to follow the installation instructions in Welcome to Mac OS X . It's a good idea, however, to browse through the instructions to get an understanding of how your Mac OS X operating system is installed. Then follow the instructions in Welcome to Mac OS X to learn how to log in and begin using Mac OS X. Switching Between Operating Systems Your computer is set to start up using Mac OS 9, but you can set it to start up using Mac OS X. To set your computer to use Mac OS X:
2. Click the triangle of the hard disk that contains your operating system folders, then select the Mac OS X System as your startup disk. 3. Click Restart. To set your computer to use Mac OS 9:
2. Click the Startup Disk icon to open the Startup Disk pane. 3. Select the Mac OS 9 folder as your startup disk. (If the icons are dimmed, click the padlock icon at the bottom of the pane and log in as the administrator. See Welcome to Mac OS X for more information about logging in as an administrator.) 4. Choose Restart from the Apple menu. Note: The first time you start up using Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant guides you through the basic software configuration steps. Working With iTunes With iTunes, you can listen to music from audio CDs or Internet radio, convert music to MP3 format for storing in your iTunes library on your hard disk, and create, or "burn," your own audio CDs if you have a CD-RW drive. Your computer has both a Mac OS X version of iTunes and a Mac OS 9 version. They both work the same way. iTunes stores a record of your digitally converted music in an iTunes music library file. You can listen to your music library in both Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. To set up your computer so the Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X versions of iTunes use the same music library, see iTunes Help. Start up your computer using Mac OS X. Open iTunes and choose iTunes Help from the Help menu. Then click More under News to see information about tips and tricks. Working With DVD Discs To view movies from a DVD-Video disc with a computer that has a DVD-ROM or SuperDrive, use Apple's DVD Player application in Mac OS 9. If you are using Mac OS X, start up using Mac OS 9. Then open the Apple DVD Player application to view your DVD movie. You cannot view movies from a DVD-Video disc in Mac OS X or the Classic environment. To burn movies on a DVD-R disc using iDVD, start up your computer using Mac OS 9. Important: Apple Computer, Inc. is working to enable features such as DVD disc burning and DVD movie playback in Mac OS X. For information about Mac OS X software updates, visit the Apple Web site: http://www.apple.com/macosx/ . To download updates automatically, use the Software Update feature in your Mac OS X System Preferences. Working With FAXstf The FAXstf software works in Mac OS 9 only. Restart your computer using Mac OS 9 before using the software. If you open FAXstf in Mac OS X, it does not work properly. Information About Software Compatibility For more information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, check the Apple Web site: http://guide.apple.com/macosx/ . Restoring Your Computer Software Apple Software Restore completely erases the contents of your hard disk or partition and restores the original contents, including the original system software, factory settings, and applications that came installed on your computer. Should you need to restore your computer software, use the Apple Software Restore CDs that came with your computer. First back up essential software and other files, if possible. This includes files you installed or created, such as personal documents, access keys, preferences, Internet settings, fonts, system extensions, and applications other than those that came installed on your computer. Note: If you don't want to erase the contents of your hard disk, you can reinstall just the system software or certain applications using the Software Install CDs or application CDs that came with your computer. For instructions on installing Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Mac OS X booklet. To restore your computer's software:
2. Insert Restore CD 1 into your computer. 3. Restart your computer and then hold down the C key so the computer starts up from the CD. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. When you restart your computer after restoring your software, the Setup Assistant opens to help you reconfigure settings. Note: If you reinstall Mac OS 9.1 using the Software Install CD, use the Software Update control panel to get the latest updates and drivers over the Internet. |
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| Category: | Mac OS X |
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