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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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49 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
49 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
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... Memory," on page 33. Search for "trackpad" in Mac Help. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 54. The iLife '08 website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook if you have a problem Finding service and support for "system preferences" in the search field. Search...
... Memory," on page 33. Search for "trackpad" in Mac Help. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 54. The iLife '08 website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook if you have a problem Finding service and support for "system preferences" in the search field. Search...
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... additional memory or a peripheral. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. If you experience a problem with the version of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find more troubleshooting information...
... additional memory or a peripheral. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. If you experience a problem with the version of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find more troubleshooting information...
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... for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45 See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on the computer. Next, save your computer. If you need to reinstall your MacBook freezes during startup, or you see if it is glowing steadily (not... in any disks attached to www.apple.com/guide. Wait 10 seconds and then turn on page 53. The application quits, leaving ...
... for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45 See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on the computer. Next, save your computer. If you need to reinstall your MacBook freezes during startup, or you see if it is glowing steadily (not... in any disks attached to www.apple.com/guide. Wait 10 seconds and then turn on page 53. The application quits, leaving ...
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... up, shut it starts up Try the following suggestions in order until that indicator light is glowing continuously. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Be sure to reinstall your MacBook. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up ...Utility can repair the disk. Â Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. When your computer and hold down the C key as it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding down the Option...
... up, shut it starts up Try the following suggestions in order until that indicator light is glowing continuously. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Be sure to reinstall your MacBook. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up ...Utility can repair the disk. Â Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. When your computer and hold down the C key as it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding down the Option...
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... make sure that it is compatible with your MacBook, see page 37). Â Press the power (®)...174;) button for the battery. Â If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting...until you still can't start up your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 To see how much the battery has... If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any devices that it and reinstalling...( ) status icon in any external devices and resuming your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®)...
... make sure that it is compatible with your MacBook, see page 37). Â Press the power (®)...174;) button for the battery. Â If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting...until you still can't start up your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 To see how much the battery has... If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any devices that it and reinstalling...( ) status icon in any external devices and resuming your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®)...
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... other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you forget your password You can...
... other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you forget your password You can...
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... Network Diagnostics can try the steps in this section starting with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to help walk ...steps. Open System Preferences and click Network. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and...
... Network Diagnostics can try the steps in this section starting with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to help walk ...steps. Open System Preferences and click Network. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and...
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Check the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the Interface pop-up menu. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution LAN users might have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that DSL and cable modem users do not apply to LAN users. Turn ...the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware Turn off and on . To check PPP0E settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the modem to the wall...
Check the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the Interface pop-up menu. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution LAN users might have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that DSL and cable modem users do not apply to LAN users. Turn ...the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware Turn off and on . To check PPP0E settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the modem to the wall...
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... using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is provided...more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up menu. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 If only one IP address among multiple computers. 4 Choose an interface for ...network. 5 Enter the information you are connecting to share one IP address is plugged into your MacBook and into the network. Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network, or AirPort...
... using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is provided...more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up menu. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 If only one IP address among multiple computers. 4 Choose an interface for ...network. 5 Enter the information you are connecting to share one IP address is plugged into your MacBook and into the network. Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network, or AirPort...
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...instructions that came with the wireless device for updates periodically, and then you are available for your MacBook to Date You can download and install updated software. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Keeping Your Software Up to check for more information. You can interfere with your... location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Nearby electronic devices or metal ...
...instructions that came with the wireless device for updates periodically, and then you are available for your MacBook to Date You can download and install updated software. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Keeping Your Software Up to check for more information. You can interfere with your... location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Nearby electronic devices or metal ...
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... restoring software. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook You can use the software installation discs that came with your computer to www.apple.com/macosx. To install only the applications that came with your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 Note: To install iCal, iChat... AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife '08 applications, double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. Important: Apple recommends that you should back up the data on ...
... restoring software. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook You can use the software installation discs that came with your computer to www.apple.com/macosx. To install only the applications that came with your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 Note: To install iCal, iChat... AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife '08 applications, double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. Important: Apple recommends that you should back up the data on ...
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... installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Choose Help > Mac Help. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your country from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can find more information about the MacBook through online resources, onscreen help from the pop-up menu.
... installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Choose Help > Mac Help. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your country from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can find more information about the MacBook through online resources, onscreen help from the pop-up menu.
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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 System Profiler To get information about your country listed ...below. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your MacBook, use System Profiler. AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook...
...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 System Profiler To get information about your country listed ...below. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address for your MacBook, use System Profiler. AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook...
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..., see page 35. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Country Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone (353) 1850 946 191 00800-7666-7666 (44) 0870 876 0753 Website www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook in /Applications/Utilities/) and click...
..., see page 35. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Country Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone (353) 1850 946 191 00800-7666-7666 (44) 0870 876 0753 Website www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook in /Applications/Utilities/) and click...
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... about 21 supported disc size 62 P password, resetting 48 Play/pause key 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 25 power adapter plugging in 59 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 problems computer freezes 45 computer won't turn on 46 pointer won't move 44 Looking for Something? 75 Ethernet connecting...
... about 21 supported disc size 62 P password, resetting 48 Play/pause key 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 25 power adapter plugging in 59 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 problems computer freezes 45 computer won't turn on 46 pointer won't move 44 Looking for Something? 75 Ethernet connecting...
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...System Profiler 55 T trackpad location 21 scrolling 21 trackpad shortcuts 26 troubleshooting AirPort 52 AppleCare 55 computer freezes 45 computer won't turn on your MacBook 12 typing position 63 U updating software 52 USB connections 31 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 mini-DVI port 25 volume controls...mark, flashing 45 R RAM. screen goes black 47 trouble ejecting a disc 48 trouble using Mac Help 54 See also problems turning on 46 ejecting a disc 48 hardware problems 48 pointer won't move 44 screen goes black 47 service and support 54 using AirPort 52 putting your computer 16 76...
...System Profiler 55 T trackpad location 21 scrolling 21 trackpad shortcuts 26 troubleshooting AirPort 52 AppleCare 55 computer freezes 45 computer won't turn on your MacBook 12 typing position 63 U updating software 52 USB connections 31 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 mini-DVI port 25 volume controls...mark, flashing 45 R RAM. screen goes black 47 trouble ejecting a disc 48 trouble using Mac Help 54 See also problems turning on 46 ejecting a disc 48 hardware problems 48 pointer won't move 44 screen goes black 47 service and support 54 using AirPort 52 putting your computer 16 76...
MacBook User Guide
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83 Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 84 Installing Additional Memory 91 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory 93 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 94 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 96 Other Problems 99 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 101 Using Apple Hardware Test 102 Installing Xcode Tools 102...
83 Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 84 Installing Additional Memory 91 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory 93 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 94 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 96 Other Problems 99 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 101 Using Apple Hardware Test 102 Installing Xcode Tools 102...
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...If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on the hard disk or any disks attached to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Problems Turning On the Computer? Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting. Then press the power button again. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came... With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Make sure that the computer can help you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13...
...If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on the hard disk or any disks attached to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Problems Turning On the Computer? Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting. Then press the power button again. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came... With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Make sure that the computer can help you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13...