Apple iMac G5 - Manual (Page 59)

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 59
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 and Applications
To install Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, follow
these steps:
1 Back up your essential 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 Mac OS X install
disc 2.
Note: If you want to restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory
settings, click Options in the “Select a Destination” pane of the Installer, and then select
“Erase and Install”.
Important: Because the “Erase and Install” option erases your destination disk, you
should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.
Installing Applications
To install just the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below.
Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed.
1 Back up your essential 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. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the Mac OS X install
disc 2.
Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iMovie, iPhoto, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the
“Installing Mac OS X and Applications” instructions above.