Apple iMac G5 - Manual (Page 55)

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 55
Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer
Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and
the applications that came with your computer, and to install Mac OS 9.
Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before
restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
Installing Mac OS X
To install Mac OS X:
1 Back up your important files, if possible.
2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
3 Double-click “Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.”
4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen
instructions. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install
disc.
Important: Because the “Erase and Install” option erases your destination disk, you
should back up your important files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.
Installing Applications
To install the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your
computer must have Mac OS X already installed.
To install Mac OS X:
1 Back up your important files, if possible.
2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
3 Double-click “Install Bundled Software only.”
4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
5 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen
instructions.
Note: To install iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the “Installing Mac OS X”
instructions above.