> > > ORIGINAL MESSAGE: > > > I was given an iBook (M6497, 2001) and am trying to get it to boot up > into OS 9. The person who gave it to me started to install OS 10 but > never finished the installation, so the iBook boots up into OS 10 but > before getting to where I can access the Startup Disk Control Panel, > launches into the continue installtion mode. I tried to boot up from > my Tech Tool Pro 3 disk by holding down the "C" key but it just > booted from the hard drive (This may be due to the type of CD drive; > my Bondi Rev B has never booted from a CD using the > hold-down-the-C-key) > > What is the other key to use to choose a startup disk? > > I'm resending this with the model and year from the bottom of the > iBook sine the first message hasn't showed up after 45 minutes
Early 2001 models need 9.1, late 2001 models need Sys 9.2.1 minimum. Check the CD for Version info. Try holding the Option key during startup for a choice of drives. Trey holding Command-Option-Shift-Delete to skip the internal drive. You CD drive could be dead or dirty so it can't read the CD. Try using a cleaning CD in the drive. In its search for info the "eye" might get swiped clean enough to work. John -- "You recommend Macs to your friends, and Intel machines to those whom you don't mind billing by the hour." - Anonymous -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
