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Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your fingers.
Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your fingers.
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... ease. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your Mac instantly. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on your own song with the fastest browser in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with musicians... on the web with photos, movies, blogs, and podcasts. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. iWeb Help website
... ease. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your Mac instantly. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on your own song with the fastest browser in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with musicians... on the web with photos, movies, blogs, and podcasts. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. iWeb Help website
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 15 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 15 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Contents 5
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56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
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Make sure you first use your computer in Mac Help. Apple may already know enough to get started . Important: Read all the installation... to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on your computer. If you can be slightly different... may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help...
Make sure you first use your computer in Mac Help. Apple may already know enough to get started . Important: Read all the installation... to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on your computer. If you can be slightly different... may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help...
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The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right away.
The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right away.
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...MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter... into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook. Step 1: Plug in . Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before ...
...MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter... into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook. Step 1: Plug in . Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before ...
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... indicates that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates that you through the connection process. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on and that the battery is fully... use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your...
... indicates that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates that you through the connection process. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on and that the battery is fully... use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your...
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...computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB... port on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up . Plug the Apple USB Modem ...
...computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB... port on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up . Plug the Apple USB Modem ...
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...videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless connection. The first time you enter your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your other information from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use. For information about deauthorizing, in ...
...videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless connection. The first time you enter your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your other information from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use. For information about deauthorizing, in ...
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Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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... Saver, and set a sleep timer. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can put your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep and the hard disk has stopped...
... Saver, and set a sleep timer. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can put your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep and the hard disk has stopped...
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...sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer... settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter ...
...sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer... settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...the microphone (located above the Esc key on your keyboard) or talk with Your MacBook 19 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on... your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with ...
...the microphone (located above the Esc key on your keyboard) or talk with Your MacBook 19 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on... your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with ...
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Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... F12). Available on select models. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets...
... F12). Available on select models. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets...
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Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000Base-T) , Audio in/ optical digital audio in port Security slot ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000Base-T) , Audio in/ optical digital audio in port Security slot ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook