Apple MAC OS X 10.5 LEOPARD Installation And Setup Guide
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
Installation and Setup Guide
If you already have Mac OS X v10.3 or later installed on your computer:
is upgrade to Leopard. See “Upgrading Mac OS X” on page 1.
To install a fresh system, erase your hard disk before installing Mac OS X, or install
additional software:
To find out what version of Mac OS X you have installed on your computer, choose
Apple (
) > About This Mac.
Go to “Custom Installations” on page 4
.
All you need to do
Upgrading Mac OS X
Upgrade to Leopard and start using its great new features. It’s easy—just follow these
steps.
WARNING:
installer finish. If you quit, you may not be able to start up using your current
Mac OS X startup disk.
If you’re installing Mac OS X on your current Mac OS X startup disk, let the
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Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc
Double-click the Install Mac OS X icon, and then click Restart. The installer opens
automatically when your computer restarts.
Double-click this icon
on the Install disc.
Click Restart
to begin.
Step 2: Follow the onscreen instructions
Select the language you want to use, and then click the forward arrow. The Welcome
screen appears.
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The installer guides you through the installation process:
Welcome
License
Select a Destination
Installation Summary
Install
Click More Information on the Welcome page to learn about
system requirements and other information you may need to know
before installing.
Read and agree to the software license agreement.
If you have access to more than one disk volume, select a
destination, and then click Continue.
Click Install to start installing Leopard.
The installer displays the progress of the installation.
That’s it. Enjoy using Mac OS X Leopard!
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Custom Installations
This section tells you how to install Mac OS X if you want to:
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Install Mac OS X on your computer for the first time
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Archive your current Mac OS X system
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Erase your hard disk before installing Mac OS X
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Install additional software available on the Mac OS X Install disc
Preparing for Installation
If you plan to erase your hard disk or archive your current system without preserving
your users and network settings, you’ll need to note your current network settings to
make it easier to get connected again after installing Mac OS X. Go to System
Preferences > Network, and then check for these settings:
If your network uses: Write down the following:
Ethernet, DSL, or cable
connected via DHCP
AirPort connected via DHCP
Ethernet, DSL, or cable
connected manually
Dial-up modem
Nothing. DHCP automatically configures your Internet connection.
AirPort or wireless network name and password provided by your
AirPort network administrator
Internet Protocol (IP) address (number that looks like 12.345.56.789)
Subnet mask (number that looks like 10.255.255.255)
Router address (number that looks like 10.208.32.2)
Domain Name System (DNS) servers (optional number that looks
ISPname
like 10.255.255.255, and name that looks like
Search domains (optional name that looks like
Telephone number, user name, and password provided by your
service provider
DNS servers (optional number that looks like 10.255.255.255, and
ISPname
name that looks like
Search domains (optional name that looks like
.com)
.com)
ISPname
ISPname
.com)
.com)
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Installing Mac OS X
To begin a custom installation of Mac OS X Leopard, follow these steps.
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.
Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc
Double-click the Install Mac OS X icon, and then click Restart. The installer opens
automatically when your computer restarts.
Double-click this icon
on the Install disc.
Click Restart
to begin.
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