Apple appleshare ip 6.1 Quick Setup Guide

 

Installing Your Software

 

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Installing Mac OS 8.5

 

If your computer is using a version of system software earlier than Mac OS 8.1, you need to 
upgrade to a newer version of Mac OS before you install AppleShare IP. Mac OS 8.5 is 
provided with your software. 

Before you begin the installation, turn off disk-security software that provides password 
protection and At Ease software. Then follow these steps:

 

1

 

Insert the Mac OS 8.5 CD-ROM disc (which came with your AppleShare IP software) into 
your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

 

2

 

Shut down your computer.

You need to do this to start up from the Mac OS CD. 

 

3

 

Turn on your computer while holding down the C key on your keyboard.

Your computer starts up from the CD-ROM disc. Continue holding down the C key until you 
see the screen with the smiling face.

If your computer doesn’t start up from the CD, see the section “You can’t start up the 
computer using the Mac OS CD” in the Troubleshooting part of the 

 

 

4

 

Double-click the Mac OS Installer icon, then follow the instructions onscreen.

 

5

 

When you get to the Select Destination screen, click the Options button.

 

6

 

Select the checkbox next to Perform Clean Installation, then click OK.

 

7

 

Follow the remainder of the instructions onscreen to install Mac OS 8.5.

 

8

 

After the installation is complete, click Restart to restart your computer. 

The Mac OS Setup Assistant opens.

 

9

 

Use the Mac OS Setup Assistant and Internet Setup Assistant to enter system settings for your 
computer. Or if you prefer, you can enter these settings without the help of the Assistants by 
following the instructions in “Creating Network Settings” on page 14.

 

10

 

Because you performed a clean installation, you need to drag any third-party software 
extensions and fonts from your previous System Folder to your new System Folder, or 
reinstall the third-party software.

For more information and troubleshooting help, see your 

 

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Important  

 

If you choose to perform a customized installation, make sure you select the 

Apple Remote Access and Internet Access options. (The Internet Access option is 
needed to access AppleShare IP Help and Remote Help, as well as connect to the 
Internet.)