Apple iMac G3 (Original) - Manual (Page 64)

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7 Click Quit when the process is complete.
Erasing Your Hard Disk
This procedure completely erases the contents of your hard disk before restoring the original
contents (original system software, factory settings, and applications that came with your
computer).
1 Start up your computer from the software restore CD and open the Apple Software Restore
application.
For instructions, see Chapter 3, “Starting Up From a CD,” on page 45.
2 Click the OK button on the introductory screen.
3 If necessary, click Switch Disk to choose the disk on which you want to restore your
software.
4 Click the checkbox next to “Erase your hard disk before restoring.”
5 If necessary, change the disk format you want from the Volume Format pop-up menu.
The recommended option is “Same as selected configuration” because it restores your hard
disk to the Mac OS Extended format. This format provides more efficient storage, especially
on large disks.
6 Click Restore.
7 Click OK.
8 An onscreen message shows the status of the erase and restore process.
9 Click Quit when the process is complete.