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Do you need to install system software?
Your Macintosh came with all the necessary system software installed on your
hard disk. Unless a problem develops later, you don’t need to reinstall the
software.
If you have a problem with your system software, you may see this icon in the
middle of the screen:
If you see this icon, start your computer using the Disk Tools floppy disk or
the Power Macintosh CD disc. Then refer to the Macintosh Reference for
information on testing and repairing disks.
If repairing the disk doesn’t help, follow the instructions in this chapter to
start up your computer and reinstall system software.
IMPORTANT
If you
’
ve used a backup program to make a backup copy of your
system software, you should reinstall your system software from your backup
disks. See the documentation that came with your backup program.
Starting up from a built-in CD-ROM drive
If your computer has a built-in CD-ROM drive you can use the CD-ROM disc
labeled Power Ma cintosh CD to start your computer.
1 Turn on your computer.
2Place the
Power Macintosh CD
disc in the CD-ROM drive’s tray with the label facing up,
and close the tray.
Your Macintosh recognizes the CD as a startup disk, and in a few seconds the
desktop appears. (The disc’s window is open on the desktop.)
IMPORTANT
Use the Power Ma cintosh CD disc as a startup device only when
your startup disk is not working properly, to reinstall or make a copy of your
system software files.
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