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Apple Mac mini (Late 2009) User Manual

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Chapter 3

Problem, Meet Solution

To use Remote Install Mac OS X:

1

Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into the optical disc drive of the other computer.

2

If the other computer is a Mac, open /Applications/Utilities/Remote Install Mac OS X.

(Unless the other Mac already has Mac OS X v10.5.5, you might need to install this

application.) On Windows, choose “Remote Install Mac OS X” from the Install Assistant.

3

Read the introduction and click Continue.

4

Select the installation disc you want to use, and click Continue.

5

Select a network connection: AirPort, if you ‘re using an AirPort network, or Ethernet, if

the other computer is on an Ethernet network. Click Continue.

6

Restart your Mac mini and hold down the Option key as it starts up, until you see a list

of available startup disks.

7

Choose a startup disk.

8

Click Continue in Remote Install Mac OS X.