Apple Mac OS User Manual

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System 7.5
and System 7.5 Update
Installation Guide

Installing Your New Software

Your Software Update Kit contains the software CD that
you need to install:

m Macintosh System Software version 7.5
m PowerTal k electronic mail and collaboration software
m System 7.5 Update 2.0 software enhancements
m QuickDraw GX for more powerful printing, typography,

and color publishing capabilities.

To learn about the features of System 7.5 (including PowerTalk and
QuickDraw GX), refer to your Macintosh System 7.5 Upgrade Guide. To
learn about the software enhancements in the System 7.5 Update, read the
Macintosh System 7.5 Update Read Me file that came on the CD in your kit.

Before you install

1 Open the Apple (K) menu and choose About This Macintosh.
2 Look at the number next to Total Memory.
3 To decide what to install, follow the guidelines in the table below.

IMPORTANT

To install the software in this kit, you must follow the instructions
listed below. Do not use the instructions that came in your System 7.5
Upgrade Guide or Macintosh System 7.5 Update Read Me.

Step 1: Check your computer’s built-in memory

System software version 7.5 requires that your Macintosh have at least
4 MB (4,0 96K) of built-in memory. If your computer has more memory,
you can install QuickDraw GX and PowerTal k.

To find out how much memory your computer has, follow the instructions
below.

If memory equals You can install

At least 8,192K (16,384K on a Power Macintosh) System 7.5 with QuickDraw GX and PowerTalk
4,096K (8,192K on a Power Macintosh) System 7.5 only (You can install QuickDraw GX

and PowerTalk only after purchasing more
memory.)

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Step 2: When you are ready to install

To ensure a smooth upgrade to the new system software, it’s important that
you check your hard disk drive for problems and update the disk driver.

1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The Macintosh System 7.5 CD icon appears.

2 Double-click the CD icon to open it.
3 Double-click the Disk Tools folder icon to open it.
4 Double-click the Disk First Aid icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

Disk First Aid checks your hard disk drive for any problems.

5 When you are finished, choose Quit from the File menu.
6 Double-click the Apple HD SC Setup icon.

Apple HD SC Setup allows you to update the disk driver.

IMPORTANT

If you are installing system software on the internal hard disk
of a Macintosh Quadra 630, Macintosh LC 630, Performa 630 series, or
PowerBook 150, you do not need to update the disk driver. Go to the next
section, “Installing System Software version 7.5,” to continue with
the installation.

If you are installing system software on a non-Apple hard disk, you cannot
use HD SC Setup to update the disk driver. For a non-Apple hard disk,
contact the dealer or manufacturer to update the disk driver.

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8 Select the hard disk you want to update, then click Update.

9 When you are finished, click Quit.
10 Restart your computer.
11 To continue installation, go to the next section, “Installing System Software version 7.5.”

Installing System Software version 7.5

Follow the instructions in this section to install the latest version of
Macintosh system software on your computer’s hard disk.

Step 1: Use the Safe Install Utility

To ensure a smooth upgrade to the new system software, it’s important that
you use the Safe Install Utility.

The Safe Install Utility sca ns the System Folder on your computer’s hard disk
and identifies items that might be incompatible with System 7.5. Safe Install
checks only star tup programs (also known as extensions or control panels) for
compatibility. It does not check the compatibility of your application
programs.

With your computer turned on, follow these steps:

IMPORTANT

If At Ease software is installed on your computer, you must turn
it off before you use Safe Install. For instructions, see the manual that came
with your At Ease software.

1 Insert the CD. Then double-click the CD icon to open it.
2 Open the Installation folder on the CD.
3 Open the Before You Install folder.
4 Open the Safe Install Utility by double-clicking its icon.

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