[. . . ] Go to System Preferences > Network, and then check for these settings: If your network uses: Ethernet, DSL, or cable connected via DHCP AirPort connected via DHCP Ethernet, DSL, or cable connected manually Write down the following: Nothing. AirPort or wireless network name and password provided by your AirPort network administrator Internet Protocol (IP) address (number that looks like 12. 345. 56. 789) Subnet mask (number that looks like 10. 255. 255. 255) Router address (number that looks like 10. 208. 32. 2) Domain Name System (DNS) servers (optional number that looks like 10. 255. 255. 255, and name that looks like ISPname. com) Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname. com) Telephone number, user name, and password provided by your service provider DNS servers (optional number that looks like 10. 255. 255. 255, and name that looks like ISPname. com) Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname. com) Dial-up modem 4 Installing Mac OS X To begin a custom installation of Mac OS X Leopard, follow these steps. WARNING: If you're installing Mac OS X on your current Mac OS X startup disk, let the installer finish. If you quit, you may not be able to start up using your current Mac OS X startup disk. [. . . ] If you choose to transfer information, you will be asked to select which items you want transferred. You can transfer user accounts, network and other settings, applications, and files and folders. Some transferred applications may not work and will have to be reinstalled. Note: You don't have to transfer information during installation. You can use Migration Assistant, a utility installed with Mac OS X Leopard, to transfer applications, files, and folders from another computer or volume at any time. Creating a User Account The user account you create during installation is an administrator of your computer. It's important to remember exactly how you enter them, including capitalization. You may need to use both to log in to your computer or to perform administrative tasks, such as installing new software. Setting Up Your Internet Connection The setup assistant makes it easy to set up your connection to the Internet. If you don't have an Internet connection, you can get one from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If you aren't able to connect to the Internet during setup, you can always use the Network Setup Assistant to get connected later. Open System Preferences, click Network, and click "Assist me. " If you have an existing Internet connection, you may want to gather information about it before installing Mac OS X. That way you can be prepared to set up your connection using the setup assistant. 10 The connection information you need is available on your computer in the following locations: If you currently use: Mac OS X Windows Look here for information: Network preferences pane Internet, Modems, and Network control panels The following table lists the information you'll need to connect to the Internet: If your network uses: Ethernet, DSL, or cable connected via DHCP AirPort connected via DHCP Ethernet, DSL, or cable connected manually Write down the following: Nothing. AirPort or wireless network name and password provided by your AirPort network administrator Internet Protocol (IP) address (number that looks like 12. 345. 56. 789) Subnet mask (number that looks like 10. 255. 255. 255) Router address (number that looks like 10. 208. 32. 2) Domain Name System (DNS) servers (optional number that looks like 10. 255. 255. 255, and name that looks like ISPname. com) Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname. com) Telephone number, user name, and password provided by your service provider DNS servers (optional number that looks like 10. 255. 255. 255, and name that looks like ISPname. com) Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname. com) Dial-up modem If you already have a . Mac membership, keep your member name and password handy during setup. If you don't remember your . Mac password, visit the . Mac website (www. mac. com). If you don't know your connection information, contact your Internet service provider, network administrator, or the person who administers your home network. Setting Up Your Email Account If you already have an email account, you just need your email address (for example, tclark3@mac. com) and password to set up your account in Leopard. The first time you open Mail, the Mail setup assistant appears to help you set up your email accounts. 11 Backing up your system using Time Machine After you've installed Leopard, connect an external drive to your computer and use Time Machine to make an up-to-date copy of everything on your computer. Restoring your System If you need to install Leopard again and you've created a Time Machine backup, use the Restore Utility to restore everything on your computer to its previous condition. Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc Double-click the Install Mac OS X icon, and then click Restart. Step 2: Choose Restore System From Backup Choose Restore System From Backup from the Utilities menu, and then click Continue on the screen that appears. WARNING: Restoring your system erases all the contents of the volume you select. Step 3: Select a backup source Select the volume that contains the Time Machine backup you want to restore, and then click Continue. Use the disk utility recommended by the manufacturer to update the disk's driver before installing Mac OS X. Make sure to use a version of the utility that's compatible with Mac OS X. If you were unable to install Mac OS X, try the following: Â Disconnect external devices you don't need during installation. After disconnecting unnecessary devices, start up from the Mac OS X Install disc. [. . . ] Use the search feature to quickly find your topic of interest, or click Index and look for your topic there. To get help for an application that's included with Mac OS X, choose the Help menu for the application while you're using it. 15 Getting Help On the Internet To get help on the Internet, visit the Apple website at www. apple. com. No matter what your interest is, you'll find help from Apple or the community of Mac users. When you visit the Apple website, check out these areas: Â Click Mac to find lots of ideas for what you can do using Mac OS X and information about new applications available for Mac OS X. [. . . ]