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Quick Start Guide
TechTool Deluxe 2.5.7 for Mac OS 9
If you are using Mac OS 9, follow these steps
to use TechTool Deluxe 2.5.7 from Micromat.
NOTE: If you are using Mac OS X, follow the steps in the file entitled, "Quick Start Guide
TTD 3.0.2."
If you experience difficulties with your Apple computer, use TechTool Deluxe from
Micromat. TechTool Deluxe is a powerful diagnostic utility that tests critical system
components, such as the processor, the Random Access Memory (RAM), the video RAM, the
hard disk, the cache, the clock, the floating-point processor, and more. As necessary,
TechTool Deluxe can repair the disk structure, reassign bad blocks, rebuild the directories,
and check the integrity of your files.
1. Restart the computer and open TechTool Deluxe.
With the computer turned on, insert the AppleCare Protection Plan CD. Hold the option
key while choosing Restart from the Special menu. Release the option key when the
following icons appear onscreen:
TechTool Deluxe 2.5.7 is on the CD named "TTD for Mac OS 9." Click to select it, and then
click the right arrow. The computer will continue starting up. When the CD window opens,
double-click the TechTool ® Deluxe icon.
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2. Select the interface.
TechTool Deluxe's Interface menu offers two choices, Simple and Standard.
This is the Simple interface:
Simply select the drive(s) you wish to test and click Check. TechTool Deluxe first performs a
series of tests on the computer's major hardware components, such as the processor and
RAM, and then it examines the hard drive mechanism and volume structures. Finally, it
analyzes the integrity of the data files.
Clicking Skip Test halts the current test and allows the next test to begin. Clicking Stop
ends the testing altogether.
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This is the Standard interface:
Select and deselect test categories by clicking the check boxes under the large icons at the
top of the window. Then select or deselect individual tests by clicking to the left of each test
in the list.
To begin testing, click Run. Clicking Pause temporarily suspends testing, and clicking Run
resumes testing. Clicking Skip halts the current test and allows the next test to begin.
Clicking Stop ends the testing altogether.
3. View the test results.
When the testing is complete, the TechTool Deluxe Report is displayed. The report lists the
tests that were performed and whether they passed or failed.
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If the Volume Structure test fails, you should consider backing up your essential data before
repairing the volume. Click Cancel, choose Quit from the File menu, and then choose
Restart from the Special menu. After the computer starts up from the hard disk, back up
your data. Then repeat the steps in this Quick Start Guide so that you may repair the
Volume Structure.
If any other tests fail, the report will recommend the steps you should take to correct the
problem.
Click OK to return to the main screen.
4. Quit TechTool Deluxe and restart the computer from the hard disk.
Choose Quit from the File menu, then choose Restart from the Special menu. Do not press
any key on the keyboard this time. That way, the computer will start up from the hard disk.
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5. Use the most current version of TechTool Deluxe.
Micromat periodically updates TechTool Deluxe to correct issues, introduce program
enhancements, or keep current with changes to the Mac OS and Apple hardware. We
recommend that you take advantage of these enhancements by keeping your copy of
TechTool Deluxe up to date. If your computer has an active connection to the Internet,
follow these steps to find out whether a newer version of TechTool Deluxe is available:
a. Start the computer from the hard disk, using Mac OS 9.
b. Insert the AppleCare Protection Plan CD.
c. Double-click the TechTool Deluxe application in the CD window.
d. After TechTool Deluxe opens, choose Check for Update from the Control menu.
e. TechTool Deluxe will determine whether a later version of the application is available.
Either of the following will result:
1) A dialog box will confirm that your version is current and suggest you check again
later.
2) A dialog box will indicate that a newer version is available and offer to help you
obtain it. If you click Proceed, your web browser will open and take you to the
registration page on Micromat's website. Enter the required information, then
click Submit to proceed to the TechTool Deluxe update page.
6. Contact AppleCare for additional support.
If you require additional assistance, please contact AppleCare. Your AppleCare Protection
Plan materials contain contact information specific to your country or region.
Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014 www.apple.com
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registered in the U.S. and other countries. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
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