Installing New Software on the Mac

Installing Software from a CD-ROM

1. Press the CD-ROM drive button to open the CD-ROM drive.
2. Carefully insert the CD-ROM, label side up in the CD-ROM drive. Make sure it is seated properly and lies flat.
3. Press the CD-ROM drive button to close the CD-ROM drive.
4. In most cases, a window opens automatically. If no window opens, double-click the CD-ROM's icon on your desktop.
5. If there are instructions, such as "Drag this folder to your hard drive," follow the instructions. If there are no instructions, look for a file containing the word "Installer" and double-click that file's icon. You should now see a window showing the files being copied to your Mac's hard drive.
6. When you have finished installing the program, carefully remove the CD-ROM from its drive and put it away.
7. Have fun with your new program! Start it by finding its icon on your hard drive and double-clicking its icon.

Installing Software that You Downloaded from the Internet

1. Once you have found a site that lets you download software you want, follow the instructions on the site. It is helpful to print the instructions before you download so you can have them afterwards.
2. During the download, you may see the Download Manager, which lets you know the progress of the download.
3. When the download is finished, you see a new file on your desktop. It may include the letters "smi." Double-click this file.
4. Follow the directions in the window that opens and the directions that you have from the Web site. Usually, these involve dragging an icon to your hard drive.