Chapter 2. Installing Power Manager
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Power Manager requires installation before it can be used. Power Manager needs to install files onto your Mac in specific locations in order to work.
Power Manager is distributed as an Installer package. The package contains everything needed for Power Manager to work. The installation process is performed using Apple’s Installer application.
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Remember to back up your Mac before installing Power Manager. You must always back up before installing any new software on your Mac. If something should go wrong, or if you experience problems, a recent back up is essential to returning your Mac to a known state. |
Downloading Power Manager
To install Power Manager, you need a copy of the latest Power Manager distribution from DssW. The latest distribution is free to download from the DssW web site.
Visit the following page and the latest Power Manager distribution will automatically begin downloading:
http://www.dssw.co.uk/powermanager/standard/download.html
The distribution file is a disk image and, once downloaded, will appear in your Downloads folder.
Once you have a copy of the Power Manager distribution, you do not need to be connected to the Internet to complete the installation.