Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) User Manual download pdf (Page 60)

60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution

Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro

You can use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall

Mac OS X and any applications that came with your computer. You can choose “Archive

and Install,” which saves your existing files and settings, or “Erase and Install,” which

erases all your data.

Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before

restoring software. 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.

Apple is not responsible for any lost data.

Installing Mac OS X

To install Mac OS X:

1 Back up your essential files.

2 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in.

3 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your computer.

4 Double-click Install Mac OS X.

5 Follow the onscreen instructions.

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.” If you choose “Erase and Install,” you’ll see a message reminding you to use the

Applications Install DVD to reinstall the bundled applications that came with your

computer.

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

7 Follow the prompts in the Setup Assistant to set up your user account.

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Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) User Manual Page 60