Starting Mac OS X
Mac OS X automatically starts when you turn on your computer. When you first start Mac OS X, you see the desktop screen, or a Login window depending on your installation. The Mac OS X desktop screen indicates you are using a stand-alone computer (you're the only person using the computer), while the Login window identifies you're on a shared computer. After you click or type your user name in the Login window, and then possibly type a password, you'll see the Mac OS X desktop.
Start Mac OS X Using a Stand Alone Computer
Turn on your computer, and then wait while Mac OS X loads.
The Mac OS X Panther desktop screen appears.
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