Apple v10.5 Quick Start Manual

Boot CampInstallation & Setup Guide

10 Formatting the Windows Partition Even though Boot Camp pre-formats the Windows partition, this partition can’t be used to boot the computer. You

11 To format the partition for Windows Vista:1 Click “Drive options (advanced).”2 Click Format, and then click OK.3 Click Next.The Windows Vista par

12 Step 3: Install the Boot Camp Drivers for WindowsAfter installing Windows, install Mac-specific drivers and other software for Windows using your

13 Note: Periodically, Apple may provide updated Boot Camp drivers, which you can download and install using Apple Software Update. To check for up

14 To set the default operating system in Windows:1 In Windows, click the Boot Camp system tray item and choose Boot Camp Control Panel.Note: Your sc

15 To select an operating system during startup:1 Restart your computer and hold down the Option key until disk icons appear onscreen.2 Select the s

16 Using the Function Keys on an Apple KeyboardPressing function keys (F1–F12) on Mac portable built-in keyboards and on newer external Apple keyboard

17 Using an Apple RemoteIf your computer is equipped with a built-in infrared receiver, you can use an Apple Remote to control iTunes and Windows Me

18 Disabling Remote ControlYou can use the Boot Camp control panel to disable the infrared receiver and prevent remote control of your computer.To dis

19 Ejecting DiscsYou can eject a CD or DVD using the Eject (C) key on an Apple keyboard. If your computer has an optical drive with a tray, use the

2 1 Contents 3 Boot Camp3 Introduction 4 What You Need 4 If You’ve Already Used a Beta Version of Boot Camp 5 Upgrading Windows XP to Windows Vista 5

20 Removing Windows from Your ComputerHow you remove Windows from your computer depends on whether you installed Windows on a single-volume disk or on

21 TroubleshootingIf you’re having trouble partitioning a disk, using Boot Camp Assistant, or installing or running Windows on your Mac, check this

22 If a dialog appears saying “The disk cannot be partitioned because verification failed,” try repairing the disk using Disk Utility and running Boot

23 To repair Boot Camp drivers:1 Start up your computer in Windows.2 Insert your Mac OS X Leopard installation disc. 3 If the installer doesn’t star

24 If you can’t adjust the brightness of your displayYou can adjust the brightness of Mac portable computer displays using function keys on the keyboa

Learning More, Support, and FeedbackFor more information about Boot Camp, go to www.apple.com/bootcamp.For Boot Camp support, go to www.apple.com/sup

3 1 Boot Camp Run Microsoft Windows on an Intel-based Mac computer.Introduction Boot Camp enables you to install Windows on your Intel-based M

4 What You Need Here’s what you need to install and set up Windows on your Mac:Â An Intel-based Mac computer, with:Â a USB keyboard and mouse, or a

5 If the installer doesn’t start automatically, browse the disc using Windows Explorer and double-click the setup.exe file in the Boot Camp direct

6 Step 1: Run Boot Camp Assistant Boot Camp Assistant helps you create a new partition for Windows and gets you started with the Windows installa

7 To create a partition for Windows:1 Set the size of your Windows partition. Refer to your Windows installer documentation to help you determine

8 Step 2: Install Windows Read and follow these instructions for installing Windows on your Mac computer. Refer to your Windows documentation for

9 5 Your computer starts up from the Windows installation disc. Follow the onscreen instructions. Refer to the following sections for more inform