Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Installation and Setup Guide Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Mac, the Mac logo, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Finder and Tiger are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. .Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc. 1 Installing and Setting Up Mac OS X This book describes how to install and set up Mac OS X on your computer. If you already have Mac OS X v10.2 or later installed on your computer: All you need to do is upgrade to Tiger. See "Upgrading Mac OS X," below. To install a fresh system, erase your hard disk before installing Mac OS X, or install additional software: Go to "Custom Installations" on page 5. To find out what version of Mac OS X you have installed on your computer, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Upgrading Mac OS X Upgrade to Tiger to get all its great new features. It's easy--just follow these simple steps: Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc Double-click the Install Mac OS X icon, then click Restart. The Installer opens automatically when your computer restarts. Double-click this icon on the Install disc. Click Restart to begin. 3 Step 2: Follow the onscreen instructions. Select the language you want to use, then click the forward arrow. The Welcome screen appears: The Installer guides you through the installation process: Introduction License Select Destination Installation Type Install Finish Up Read 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. Select your hard disk, then click Continue. Click Upgrade to start installing Tiger. The Installer displays the progress of the installation. Register your copy of Mac OS X with Apple. That's it. Enjoy using Mac OS X Tiger! 4 Custom Installations This section tells you how to install Mac OS X if you want to:  Install Mac OS X on your computer for the first time (or install Mac OS X if you have never upgraded from Mac OS X v10.0 or v10.1).  Archive your current Mac OS X system.  Erase your hard disk before installing Mac OS X.  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 want to make note of your current network and email settings to make it easier to get connected again after installing Mac OS X. The following sections tell you what information you'll need and where to find it:  "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 10  "Setting Up Your Email Account" on page 12 Installing Mac OS X To begin a custom installation of Mac OS X Tiger, follow these steps: Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc Double-click the Install Mac OS X icon, then click Restart. The Installer opens automatically when your computer restarts. Double-click this icon on the Install disc. Click Restart to begin. 5 Step 2: Follow the onscreen instructions. Select the language you want to use, then click the forward arrow. The Welcome screen appears: The Installer guides you through the installation process. Refer to the sections that follow for information about selecting a destination when you have more than one volume, selecting installation options, and selecting additional software to install. Selecting a destination On the "Select a Destination" pane, select the volume on which you want to install Mac OS X. The screen tells you how much space is required for installation and which option is selected in the Options dialog, described in the following section. 6 Selecting how you want to install Mac OS X Click the Options button to select "Archive and Install" or "Erase and Install." You'll see one of the following screens: This is selected if Mac OS X isn't installed on the volume. This is selected if Mac OS X is already installed on the volume. Select how you want to install Mac OS X and click OK. Click Continue when you're ready to proceed to the next pane. Install Mac OS X This option appears if you do not have Mac OS X installed on your computer or you have an early version of Mac OS X (v10.0 or v10.1) that cannot be upgraded. Select this option to install Tiger on your computer. Archive and Install Select this option if you want to install a fresh system on your computer. "Archive and Install" moves your existing Mac OS X System files to a folder named Previous System, then installs a new copy of Mac OS X on the selected volume. Mac OS X­installed applications, such as Address Book and Safari, are archived and new versions are installed in the Applications folder. Unless you choose "Preserve Users and Network Settings," user accounts and their home folders are also archived in the Previous System folder. 7 Preserve Users and Network Settings: Select this checkbox to import your existing user accounts, home folders, and network settings into the new system. User accounts include such things as:  Home folders and their contents  Preference settings  Address Book databases  Browser favorites  Network settings and locations "Preserve Users and Network Settings" also copies the existing /Users/Shared folder to your new system. Note: You cannot start up your computer using the Previous System folder, but settings, preference files, fonts, plug-ins, and other items remain available in case you need them. Some applications, plug-ins, and other software may have to be reinstalled after an "Archive and Install." Fonts that were installed in the /Library/Fonts folder can be installed in your new system by copying them from the Previous System folder. Erase and Install This method completely erases the destination volume, then installs a new copy of Mac OS X. Warning: If you erase the destination volume, everything on the volume--your user accounts, network settings, and all of your files and folders--will be deleted. If necessary, quit the Installer and back up your files before you erase the destination volume. Selecting additional software packages to install Easy Install installs all the software you need to use Mac OS X. However, the Mac OS X Install disc contains additional software--such as printer drivers, fonts, and language translations--that you may want to install. To see the available packages, click Customize. The Custom Install pane appears, as shown in the following illustration. Click the arrows to reveal specific components. Select the software you want to install. 8 Note: You can always use the Mac OS X Install disc to install additional software packages later. Click the arrow to reveal components. Only the selected components will be installed. All components will be installed. When you're ready to install Mac OS X and the selected software, click Upgrade or Install. (The name of the button depends on whether or not you already have Mac OS X installed on your computer.) Setting Up Mac OS X After installing Mac OS X, the Installer restarts your computer. The Mac OS X Setup Assistant appears to help you set up your new system. The Setup Assistant guides you through the process of transferring information, creating an Apple ID and .Mac membership, creating your user account, setting up your Internet connection, and registering your copy of Mac OS X. Transferring Information From Another Mac or Volume The Setup Assistant can help you transfer information from another Mac OS X computer or volume to your new Mac OS X system. If you choose to transfer information, you will be asked to select which items you want transferred. You can transfer user accounts, network and other settings, applications, and files and folders. Some transferred applications may not work and will have to be re-installed. Note: You do not have to transfer information during installation. You can use the Migration Assistant, a utility installed with Mac OS X Tiger, to transfer applications, files, and folders from another computer or volume at any time. 9 Creating a User Account The user account you create during installation is an administrator of your computer. You'll be asked to create a user name and password. It's important to remember exactly how you enter them, including capitalization. You may need to use both to log in to your computer or to perform administrative tasks, such as installing new software. Setting Up Your Internet Connection The Setup Assistant makes it easy to set up your connection to the Internet. If you don't have an Internet connection, you can get one from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If you are not able to connect to the Internet during setup, you can always use the Network Setup Assistant to get connected later. Open System Preferences, click Network, and click "Assist me." If you have an existing Internet connection, you may want to gather information about it before installing Mac OS X. That way you can be prepared to set up your connection using the Setup Assistant. The connection information you need is available on your computer: If you currently use Mac OS X Mac OS 9 Windows Look for the information in the "Internet & Network" preferences panes TCP/IP, Internet, Remote Access, and Modem control panels Internet, Modems, and Network control panels The following tables list the information you'll need to connect to the Internet. Built-in Ethernet, DSL, or cable modem setup information Information source: Network administrator or ISP What you need to know Type of TCP/IP configuration If manual configuration, the IP address for your computer If manual configuration, the subnet mask and router address What you are looking for Manual, DHCP with manual address, DHCP, or BootP Number that looks like: 12.345.56.789 Number that looks like: 10.255.255.255 (subnet mask) and 10.208.32.2 (router address) Note your information here If DHCP configuration, the Information provided by your DHCP client ID (when required) system administrator Domain Name System (DNS) servers (optional) Search domains (optional) Number that looks like: 10.255.255.255 Name that looks like: ISPname.com Name that looks like: ISPname.com 10 AirPort or wireless connection setup information Information source: AirPort network administrator What you need to know Network name What you are looking for Name provided by your AirPort network administrator (may be visible in the AirPort status menu) Password provided by your AirPort network administrator Note your information here Password (if required) Telephone modem setup information Information source: ISP What you need to know Type of configuration If manual configuration, the IP address for your computer Domain Name System (DNS) servers (optional) Search domains (optional) If PPP, a phone number Your user account name and password What you are looking for PPP, Manual, or AOL Dialup Number that looks like: 12.345.567.89 Number that looks like: 10.255.255.255 Name that looks like: ISPname.com Telephone number Account name and password provided by your ISP Note your information here If you are also setting up the AirPort base station to connect to the Internet, you'll need the information in the "Built-in Ethernet, DSL, or cable modem setup information" table. If you already have a .Mac membership, have your member name and password handy during setup. If you don't remember your .Mac password, visit the .Mac website (www.mac.com). If you don't know your connection information, contact your Internet service provider, network administrator, or the person who administers your home network. 11 Setting Up Your Email Account If you already have an email account, the information you need to set up Mac OS X Mail or another email application is available in the email application you have been using. The information is also available from your Internet service provider. The first time you open Mail, the Mail setup assistant appears to help you set up your email accounts. Email account setup information Information source: ISP What you need to know Your email address Your user account ID Type of account Incoming mail server Outgoing mail server What you are looking for Address that looks like this: tclark3@mac.com The first part of your email address: tclark3 IMAP, POP, or specific ISP type Name that looks like: mail.mac.com Name that looks like: smtp.mac.com Note your information here Answers to Common Questions Use the following sections to find answers to questions yo ...