Bad install disk - unable to retry

Attempting to install Solaris on a laptop. The first CD went fine. The second CD failed about 70% through. Redownloaded and burnt the second disk, though I can't get it to reattempt the second disk install - it wants to go straight to 3, which, even when I put that in, does not recognize it as disk 3.
Very new to Solaris and unix/linux-like systems. Any way to restart my installation?

The best way to use a DVD which is faster and efficient.
Imran

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