Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008) - Manual (Page 58)

58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro
Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X
and any applications that came with your computer.
Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before
reinstalling software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
Installing Mac OS X
To install Mac OS X:
1 Back up your essential files.
Because the Erase and Install option erases your hard disk, you should back up your
essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.
2 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in.
3 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
4 Double-click “Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.” To install only the applications
that came with your computer, double-click Bundled Software Only.
Note: To install iCal, iChat, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife applications, double-click
“Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.”
5 Follow the onscreen instructions. After selecting the destination volume for installation,
continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer might restart and ask you
to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc.
Note: 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.”