Apple MB427Z-A Installation Guide - Page 10

Setting Up Mac OS X after a new installation Read this section if you installed Mac OS X for the first time or if you performed a custom installation that didn't preserve your user and network settings. After installing Mac OS X, the installer restarts your computer. Mac OS X Setup Assistant appears to help you set up your new system. The setup assistant guides you through the process of transferring information, creating an Apple ID and .Mac membership, creating your user account, setting up your Internet connection, and registering your copy of Mac OS X. Transferring Information From Another Mac or Volume The setup assistant can help you transfer information from another Mac OS X computer or volume to your new Mac OS X system. 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. You'll be asked to create a user name and password. 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