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... can set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use...carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the...
... can set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use...carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the...
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...The following pages take you can set it right away. What's in the Box MENU AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote 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 up the...
...The following pages take you can set it right away. What's in the Box MENU AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote 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 up the...
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...up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. You... hear a tone when you turn on, see "If your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button...
...up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. You... hear a tone when you turn on, see "If your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button...
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...your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your previous Mac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer...from the iTunes Store. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant.
...your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your previous Mac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer...from the iTunes Store. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant.
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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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...can quickly make the desktop look the way you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Moving your computer while the ..., causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep, you want to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a...
...can quickly make the desktop look the way you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Moving your computer while the ..., causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep, you want to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a...
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... widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to F12). Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1..., F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. To learn how to eject a disc. Mute control (F10) Mute the sound...
... widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to F12). Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1..., F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. To learn how to eject a disc. Mute control (F10) Mute the sound...
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To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
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... See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 33. Or search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. Search for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. More Information For more information about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting...
... See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 33. Or search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. Search for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. More Information For more information about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting...
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... learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Connecting a printer Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting to the Internet Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www...
... learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Connecting a printer Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting to the Internet Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www...
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... the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed breakdown of the memory installed in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info .... To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is installed correctly. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This...
... the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed breakdown of the memory installed in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info .... To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is installed correctly. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This...
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... items to the System folder. Â Any hardware that led up to save your work in Mac Help and on your MacBook. If you experience a problem with the application selected. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems... causes and find some solutions to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your computer. To force an application to try when you were using when the... The applications you have problems while working with the version of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support...
... items to the System folder. Â Any hardware that led up to save your work in Mac Help and on your MacBook. If you experience a problem with the application selected. 44 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems... causes and find some solutions to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your computer. To force an application to try when you were using when the... The applications you have problems while working with the version of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support...
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... menu bar at the top of the screen. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with the application's manufacturer to www.apple.com/guide. 2 Click Force Quit. If the problem occurs only when you know an application... is compatible with your MacBook, go to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the ...
... menu bar at the top of the screen. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with the application's manufacturer to www.apple.com/guide. 2 Click Force Quit. If the problem occurs only when you know an application... is compatible with your MacBook, go to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the ...
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...battery needs to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with Your MacBook" on page 53. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. If your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up , open System Preferences and click ...'t see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on when you might need to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up ....
...battery needs to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with Your MacBook" on page 53. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. If your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up , open System Preferences and click ...'t see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on when you might need to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up ....
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If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that might be using ...or processor. If you want to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such...
If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that might be using ...or processor. If you want to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such...
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... Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. You can try the steps in this section .... Problems with an external device you are using to connect to your Internet connection, you are trying to connect to, with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to access.
... Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. You can try the steps in this section .... Problems with an external device you are using to connect to your Internet connection, you are trying to connect to, with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to access.
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... among multiple computers. For information about using these steps, contact your MacBook and into your ISP or network administrator. If you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Check the cables and power supplies to your ISP...
... among multiple computers. For information about using these steps, contact your MacBook and into your ISP or network administrator. If you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Check the cables and power supplies to your ISP...