Office X for Mac Installation Read Me file (332040)

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1 System Requirements for Microsoft Office X

To run Microsoft Office X, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Processor: G3, Mac OS X compatible.
• Operating System: Mac OS X version 10.1 or later.
• Memory: 128 MB of RAM.
• Hard Disk*: 196 MB of available hard disk space for a default installation of Office; the hard-disk space requirement varies according to the components you choose to install and the amount of data you store in Office. Also, installation of Value Pack components requires additional hard disk space.
• Drives: CD-ROM drive or a connection to a network if you are installing Office from a network volume.
• Display: Monitor that can display 256 colors and a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. A monitor that can display thousands or millions of colors and a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher is recommended.

* The hard disk should be in Mac OS Extended (HFS+) format, the default format for Mac OS X; although you can perform a drag-and-drop installation of and run Office X from a hard disk that is in another format, Microsoft does not currently support such a configuration. To determine the format of your hard disk, see the Devices and Volumes tab of Apple System Profiler.

To use all of the features available in Office X, it is recommended that you have the following additional items and services:

• Modem: 14.4 Kbps or higher.
• Internet Access: Internet connection through either an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network. Internet access might require a separate fee to an ISP; local or long-distance telephone charges might also apply.

2 Upgrading to Microsoft Office X

2.1 Upgrade Eligibility

You can upgrade to Microsoft Office X if you are a licensed user of any of the following Microsoft products:

• Office 98
• Office 2001
• Word + Entourage 2001, Special Edition
• Word 98
• Word 2001
• Excel 98
• Excel 2001
• PowerPoint 98
• PowerPoint 2001

Unless you are a licensed user of any of the preceding products, you must purchase and install the full version of Office X to use it.

2.2 Upgrading to Microsoft Office X

To upgrade to Microsoft Office X, follow the instructions in section 3, "Installing Microsoft Office X." During installation, the Microsoft Office Setup Assistant asks you to select the folder that contains an upgrade-eligible product (the Microsoft Office 2001 folder, for example). You can select a folder on either your computer or the CD-ROM from which you originally installed the product. After you select the appropriate folder, the assistant upgrades the product and you can finish setting up Office X.

2.3 Importing Contact Information to Microsoft Office X

If you previously stored contact information in the Address Book provided by an earlier version of Microsoft Office or an individual Office program, you can import this information to Office X after you finish setting it up.

To import contact information from Word 98 or earlier, simply start Word X. When you do so, Word searches for the earlier version and automatically imports the information. If Word cannot find the earlier version, you can import the information manually. For more information about importing contact information from Word 98 or earlier, see the Word Read Me.

To import contact information from Office 2001 or an individual Office 2001 program, start Entourage X, click Import on the File menu, and then follow the instructions in the Import Assistant. When you do so, you can also choose to import additional information, such as account settings and messages, from Entourage 2001.

3 Installing Microsoft Office X

3.1 Installation Instructions

You can either install all Microsoft Office X components at once or install only those components that you select.

Notes

• Before you install Office X, turn off your virus-protection software, because it might interfere with installation, and quit any programs that are running. Also, switch to Mac OS X, if you are currently running the Classic environment (Mac OS 9).
• After you install Office X, make sure that everyone who uses your computer has Read & Write privileges for the Microsoft Office X folder on your hard disk. By doing so, you can ensure that everyone who uses your computer can use all Office X features, including templates. To check the privileges for a folder, open the Finder, click the folder, and then click Show Info on the File menu. On the pop-up menu, click Privileges. For information about setting folder privileges, see Mac Help.

Installing all components

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
   
   If you are installing Office X from a network volume, connect to that volume.
2. Drag the Microsoft Office X folder to a location on your hard disk (the Applications folder, for example).
   
   The Office X files are copied to your hard disk.
3. On your hard disk, double-click an Office program file, such as Microsoft Word.
4. Follow the instructions in the Microsoft Office Setup Assistant to finish setup.

Installing only selected components

1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
   
   If you are installing Office X from a network volume, connect to that volume.
2. Double-click the Microsoft Office Installer.
3. Click the pop-up menu that contains the words "Easy Install," and then click Custom Install.
4. Clear the check boxes next to the components that you do not want to install.
5. On the Install Location pop-up menu, do one of the following:
   • To install Office in the Applications folder, click the name of the disk on which Mac OS X is installed.
   • To install Office in a different folder, click Select Folder, select the folder you want, and then click Choose.
6. Click Install.
   
   The files for the selected components are copied to your hard disk.
7. On your hard disk, double-click an Office program file, such as Microsoft Word.
8. Follow the instructions in the Microsoft Office Setup Assistant to finish setup.

3.2 Installing Microsoft Office X on More Than One Computer

As outlined in the Microsoft Office End-User License Agreement, you can install and use one copy of Microsoft Office X on a single computer. If you are the primary user of that computer, you can also install a second copy of Office, for your exclusive use, on a portable computer.

Note If you install the same copy of Office X on more than one computer and exceed the number of installations permitted by your license agreement, the Office programs will automatically quit shortly after being started. Before quitting, you will have an opportunity to save changes that you have made to any open documents.

To install Office X on additional computers without purchasing an additional copy of Office for each computer, you can either purchase a Microsoft License Pack (MLP) or purchase a volume license through the Microsoft Volume Licensing program.

1. Microsoft License Pack The MLP authorizes you to use additional copies of a specified, previously licensed Microsoft product. For example, if you work in a small company with two computers, and you need to use Office on both computers, you can purchase a single copy of Office and a single-copy MLP for Office. This allows you to install Office on the first computer, as outlined in the Microsoft Office End-User License Agreement, as well as on the second computer, as permitted by the MLP license-agreement.
2. Volume licenses By participating in the Microsoft Volume Licensing program, you can purchase a volume license for five or more copies of Office. For information about this program, visit the Microsoft Licensing Web site at:

   http://www.microsoft.com/licensing

To determine which licensing option best meets your needs or to purchase an MLP or volume license, contact your Microsoft reseller. If you do not yet have a relationship with a Microsoft reseller, the Microsoft office for your region can help you find one. For information about contacting your regional Microsoft office, visit the Microsoft Worldwide Information Web site at:

4 About the Value Pack

The Value Pack contains components - templates, fonts, clip art, and more - that supplement Microsoft Office X and the individual Office X programs. You can install these components by using the Value Pack Installer, located in the Value Pack folder on the Microsoft Office X CD-ROM or the network volume from which you installed Office. For information about components of the Value Pack, see the Guide to the Value Pack, also located in the Value Pack folder.

5 More Help

For additional technical assistance, you can get support information on the Web at: You can also contact Microsoft Product Support Services by phone at (425) 454-2030 in the United States and at (905) 568-2294 in Canada.

For information about deploying, configuring, or supporting Microsoft Office X in an organization, see the Microsoft Office X for Mac Resource Kit on the Web at: