Apple Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger - Manual (Page 5)

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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:
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“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.