Installing Pro Tools Le; Optional Software On The Pro Tools Installer Disc; Connecting Mbox 2 Pro To The Computer - DigiDesign Mbox 2 Pro Getting Started Manual

Installing Pro Tools LE

After the Apple System software settings are con-
figured, you are ready to install Pro Tools LE.
To install Pro Tools LE on Mac OS X:
Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-
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tor for the account where you want to install
Pro Tools. For details on Administrator privi-
leges in Mac OS X, refer to your Apple Mac OS X
documentation.
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc in your
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CD/DVD drive. Double-click "Install
Pro Tools LE."
Enter your Administrator password and click
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OK to authenticate the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue
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and accept installation.
In the Installer window, make sure the Install
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Location is on your Startup drive.
In the Installer window, choose Custom In-
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stall from the pop-up menu, and click Install.
Follow the remaining on-screen instructions
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to install Pro Tools and any options. (See also
"Launching Pro Tools LE" on page 22.)
When installation is complete, click Restart.
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Optional Software on the
Pro Tools Installer Disc
Your Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes sepa-
rate installers for the following optional items.
Pro Tools Demo Session
The Pro Tools LE Installer disc includes a demo
session that you can use to verify that your sys-
tem is working.
To install the demo session:
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc in your
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CD/DVD drive. Locate and double-click the
demo session installer icon.
Select your audio drive as the install location
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and click Install.
When installation is complete, click Quit.
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Connecting Mbox 2 Pro to the
Computer
Before launching Pro Tools LE software, con-
nect Mbox 2 Pro to your computer.
To connect Mbox 2 Pro to your computer:
Connect the small end of the included
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Firewire cable to the FireWire port on
Mbox 2 Pro.
With your computer on, connect the other
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end of the cable to any available FireWire port
on your computer.
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