There are times when you may need to start your computer off a volume other than your hard drive. If you did not receive a floppy disk with your Performa, here are ways to startup off the Performa CD that comes with your compuer.

In addition to containing conventional disk diagnostic software, it also contains a complete backup of your system software.

With Your Computer Turned On

Step 1

Insert the CD-ROM disc

Step 2

Under the Special menu, choose Restart.

Step 3

Hold down the c (lower case C) key until you see "Welcome to Macintosh".

With Your Macintosh Turned On

• Method 1

  Step 1

  Insert the CD-ROM disc.

  Step 2

  Under the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.

  Step 3

  Double click on Startup Disk control panel.

  Step 4

  In the Startup Disk control panel, click on the CD-ROM icon to highlight it.

  Step 5

  Close the Startup Disk control panel and restart your Macintosh.

• Method 2
  Step 1
  Insert the CD-ROM disc
  Step 2
  Under the Special menu, choose Restart.
  Step 3
  Immediately hold down the Shift-Option-Command-Delete keys.
  Step 4
  Continue holding these four keys until you see the "Welcome to Macintosh" screen.

The first device mounted on your desktop beneath the Application menu is the device that your computer used to startup.

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