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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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 27 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 42 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 48 Using Apple Hardware Test 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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 27 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 42 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 48 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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...sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be found on your computer in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 57) carefully before setting... up quickly and start using it up your computer. Apple may already know enough to get started . For information about the new ...
...sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be found on your computer in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 57) carefully before setting... up quickly and start using it up your computer. Apple may already know enough to get started . For information about the new ...
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...connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is not installed. A green light indicates that the battery is... seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone...
...connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is not installed. A green light indicates that the battery is... seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone...
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... page 33. Or search for "trackpad" in Mac Help. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook if you have a problem Finding service and support for your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using...a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your trackpad Using your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 43. Search for the application,...
... page 33. Or search for "trackpad" in Mac Help. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook if you have a problem Finding service and support for your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using...a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your trackpad Using your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 43. Search for the application,...
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...Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. If you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook. Your computer has two memory slots that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Your MacBook... comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. This ...
...Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. If you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook. Your computer has two memory slots that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Your MacBook... comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. This ...
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The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 60. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery.
The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 60. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery.
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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Loosen the 3 screws Á ¥ Pull this side out 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the side. Levers on the memory slots spring out when you remove the bracket. Step 2: Install memory. 1 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the L-bracket, pull out the long end first to remove the bracket, and place it to discharge any static electricity from your body.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Loosen the 3 screws Á ¥ Pull this side out 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the side. Levers on the memory slots spring out when you remove the bracket. Step 2: Install memory. 1 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the L-bracket, pull out the long end first to remove the bracket, and place it to discharge any static electricity from your body.
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Pull out the memory module. Repeat to the left in one swift motion until the edge of the memory module pops out. Levers Á ¥ 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 3 To remove a memory module installed in a slot, move the lever all the way to remove the other memory module.
Pull out the memory module. Repeat to the left in one swift motion until the edge of the memory module pops out. Levers Á ¥ 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 3 To remove a memory module installed in a slot, move the lever all the way to remove the other memory module.
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c If the levers don't return to the closed position, move them to the right to install. 4 Insert the new memory modules in the slots: a Insert the gold edge first, with firm, even pressure to push in the memory modules. You should hear a click when the memory is normal and should not be wiped off. The residue is inserted correctly. Note: The new memory module may have some residue on the left side. b Use two fingers with the notch on it from a lubricant that makes the memory easier to close them. Á ¥ Notches Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39
c If the levers don't return to the closed position, move them to the right to install. 4 Insert the new memory modules in the slots: a Insert the gold edge first, with firm, even pressure to push in the memory modules. You should hear a click when the memory is normal and should not be wiped off. The residue is inserted correctly. Note: The new memory module may have some residue on the left side. b Use two fingers with the notch on it from a lubricant that makes the memory easier to close them. Á ¥ Notches Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39
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... Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is compatible with your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About...
... Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is compatible with your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About...
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...quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook, there is not compatible with your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might allow you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. The... Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the screen. To force an application to save your work in Mac Help and on ...
...quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook, there is not compatible with your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might allow you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. The... Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the screen. To force an application to save your work in Mac Help and on ...
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...or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. You should see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. When your MacBook. If your MacBook doesn't turn on : Â Make sure the power adapter is glowing continuously. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Press the ...your computer. Â Restart your computer's system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your computer starts up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in order until that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord...
...or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. You should see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. When your MacBook. If your MacBook doesn't turn on : Â Make sure the power adapter is glowing continuously. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Press the ...your computer. Â Restart your computer's system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your computer starts up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in order until that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord...
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... darken if you have energy saver features set for at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let... the battery charge to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for service. Â...
... darken if you have energy saver features set for at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let... the battery charge to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for service. Â...
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... onscreen instructions. If 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 the MacBook hardware, you can reset your administrator password and passwords for all... external devices from the menu bar. To use the Apple Hardware Test application to use. 4 Press the...
... onscreen instructions. If 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 the MacBook hardware, you can reset your administrator password and passwords for all... external devices from the menu bar. To use the Apple Hardware Test application to use. 4 Press the...
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...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 following steps. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 If you have trouble with Network Diagnostics. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem,...walk you can try the steps in this section starting with your ISP, or with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to access. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. To use Network Diagnostics: ...
...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 following steps. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 If you have trouble with Network Diagnostics. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem,...walk you can try the steps in this section starting with your ISP, or with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to access. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. To use Network Diagnostics: ...
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... antenna range of the other enhancements from the menu bar). You can set your MacBook to check for updates periodically, and then you can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other computer or the network's access ...is weak, try changing your location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. Repositioning or rotating the computer might ...
... antenna range of the other enhancements from the menu bar). You can set your MacBook to check for updates periodically, and then you can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other computer or the network's access ...is weak, try changing your location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. Repositioning or rotating the computer might ...
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... the Software That Came with Your MacBook You can use the software installation discs that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife '08 applications, double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. Apple is connected and plugged in Mac...
... the Software That Came with Your MacBook You can use the software installation discs that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife '08 applications, double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. Apple is connected and plugged in Mac...
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.... Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your country from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Online...
.... Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your country from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Online...
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... 1-800-275-2273 (61) 133-622 1-800-263-3394 Website www.apple.com/support www.apple.com/au/support www.apple.com/ca/support www.apple.com/ca/fr/support Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone...
... 1-800-275-2273 (61) 133-622 1-800-263-3394 Website www.apple.com/support www.apple.com/au/support www.apple.com/ca/support www.apple.com/ca/fr/support Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone...
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... computer equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your authority to comply with the limits for additional suggestions. If your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with radio and television reception...components. These specifications are on a different circuit from the television or radio. Â Plug the computer in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in to radio or television reception is suspected. Regulatory Compliance Information...
... computer equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your authority to comply with the limits for additional suggestions. If your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with radio and television reception...components. These specifications are on a different circuit from the television or radio. Â Plug the computer in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in to radio or television reception is suspected. Regulatory Compliance Information...