Quick Start Guide TechTool Deluxe for Mac OS X

Follow these steps to use TechTool Deluxe from Micromat.

If you experience difficulties with your Apple computer, use TechTool Deluxe from Micromat. TechTool Deluxe is a powerful diagnostic utility that tests critical system components, such as the processor, the random-access memory (RAM), the video random-access memory (VRAM), the hard disk, and more. As necessary, TechTool Deluxe can repair the disk structure and rebuild the directories.

1. Install TechTool Deluxe. Follow these steps to install TechTool Deluxe: a. b. c. d. Start the computer from the hard disk. Insert the AppleCare Protection Plan CD. Double-click the TechTool Deluxe Installer in the CD window. The Installer will ask for an administrator password. Enter your Mac OS X administrator password and click OK. e. In the TechTool Deluxe Installer window, click Install. TechTool Deluxe will be placed in the Applications folder of your computer's Mac OS X startup volume. f. When the installation is complete, click Quit.

2. Open TechTool Deluxe. After installing TechTool Deluxe on your hard disk, open it by double-clicking the TechTool Deluxe icon in your Applications folder.

3. Select a volume to test. Locate the Volume pop-up menu in the lower-right corner.

From that menu, choose the volume (hard disk or partition) you wish to test.

4. Consider the options. Click the Options disclosure triangle at the bottom of the window. The window extends to show the many tests TechTool Deluxe performs:

Select or deselect individual tests by clicking to the left of each test in the list.

5. Perform the tests. Click the Start button. As each test is performed, its icon passes through a magnified pane in the upper portion of the window. Clicking the Skip button halts the current test and allows the next test to begin. Clicking Stop ends the testing altogether.

6. View the test results. When the testing is complete, the Test Details report is displayed. The report describes each test and indicates whether the test passed, failed, or was skipped.

Click Done to return to the main window. NOTE: If the Volume Structures test of the startup volume fails, you will see instructions for downloading the latest version of TechTool Deluxe that can perform repairs. Note that you will need Internet access. After downloading the software, back up your essential data. Then insert the CD and choose Restart from the Apple menu. Hold down the C key while the computer starts up and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.

7. Quit TechTool Deluxe. Choose Quit TechTool Deluxe from the TechTool Deluxe menu.

8. Use the most current version of TechTool Deluxe. Micromat periodically updates TechTool Deluxe to correct issues, introduce program enhancements, or keep current with changes to the Mac OS and Apple hardware. We recommend that you take advantage of these enhancements by keeping your copy of TechTool Deluxe up to date. If your computer has an active connection to the Internet, follow these steps to find out whether a newer version of TechTool Deluxe is available: a. Open the Mac OS X startup volume and then open the Application folder. b. Double-click the TechTool Deluxe icon inside the Applications folder. Enter your Mac OS X administrator password and click OK. c. Choose Check for Product Update from the Services menu. d. TechTool Deluxe will determine whether a later version of the application is available. Either of the following will result: 1) A dialog will confirm that your version is current and suggest you check later. 2) A dialog will indicate that a newer version is available and offer to help you obtain it. If you click Proceed, your web browser will open and take you to Micromat s website.

9. Contact AppleCare for additional support. If you require additional assistance, please contact AppleCare. Your AppleCare Protection Plan materials contain contact information specific to your country or region.

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