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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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...before you have never used a MacBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. If you are an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer. Apple may release new versions and ... in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Many answers to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you may be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
...before you have never used a MacBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. If you are an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer. Apple may release new versions and ... in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Many answers to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you may be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
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... 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 Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready...
... 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 Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready...
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... MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Plug the other end into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on... are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position.
... MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Plug the other end into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on... are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position.
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.... Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use...
.... Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use...
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... computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on or start up " on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your...
... computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on or start up " on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your...
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... use your other information from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you ...purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. ...
... use your other information from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you ...purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 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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...more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 'll be away from your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until... the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...
...more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 'll be away from your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until... the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...
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... 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 shut it to wake your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to ...store your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep ...
... 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 shut it to wake your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to ...store your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep ...
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... secondary click by how quickly you access shortcut menu commands. To move the pointer a short distance, move your finger across the trackpad; To set this option, select "Use two fingers to scroll" and "Allow horizontal scrolling" in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. Â... delete, hold down the Function (fn) key while you press the Delete key. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To fine-tune the tracking speed in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Use the...
... secondary click by how quickly you access shortcut menu commands. To move the pointer a short distance, move your finger across the trackpad; To set this option, select "Use two fingers to scroll" and "Allow horizontal scrolling" in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. Â... delete, hold down the Function (fn) key while you press the Delete key. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To fine-tune the tracking speed in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Use the...
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... power left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are currently using. The battery charge level displayed is on the amount of battery charge left in the menu bar. The battery recharges... more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook For more quickly, however, when the computer is off , or in use, and adjust your...
... power left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are currently using. The battery charge level displayed is on the amount of battery charge left in the menu bar. The battery recharges... more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook For more quickly, however, when the computer is off , or in use, and adjust your...
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...down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you have energy saver features set for service. To see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up... the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in any devices 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 at the Battery ( ) status...
...down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you have energy saver features set for service. To see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up... the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in any devices 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 at the Battery ( ) status...
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...Disc 1. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 If you have trouble with your ISP, or with Network Diagnostics. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me " button to your Internet connection, you can try the following steps...Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you through setting up an Internet connection. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you are trying to open Network Setup Assistant. Click...
...Disc 1. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 If you have trouble with your ISP, or with Network Diagnostics. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me " button to your Internet connection, you can try the following steps...Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you through setting up an Internet connection. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you are trying to open Network Setup Assistant. Click...
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... their network administrator rather than an ISP. 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...
... their network administrator rather than an ISP. 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...
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.... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to make the settings active. If you must have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that...it provides multiple IP addresses, one IP address among multiple computers. You need to your MacBook and into your Ethernet hubs and routers. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is ...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 know if your ...
.... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to make the settings active. If you must have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that...it provides multiple IP addresses, one IP address among multiple computers. You need to your MacBook and into your Ethernet hubs and routers. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is ...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 know if your ...
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... connect to is weak, try changing your location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. You can set your MacBook to check for updates periodically, and then you can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You...
... connect to is weak, try changing your location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. You can set your MacBook to check for updates periodically, and then you can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You...
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... look for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in Mac Help. If you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. Online Resources..., in the "Select a Destination" pane of the Installer, and then select "Erase and Install." Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for software updates, or get ...
... look for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in Mac Help. If you to insert the next Mac OS X installation disc. Online Resources..., in the "Select a Destination" pane of the Installer, and then select "Erase and Install." Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for software updates, or get ...
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... dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and fog. Avoiding water and wet locations Keep your MacBook on . Handling your MacBook Set up your MacBook away from your MacBook. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your lap and place it from sources of your equipment, ...work surface. 58 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it on a stable work surface that of liquid, such as the material can block the...
... dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and fog. Avoiding water and wet locations Keep your MacBook on . Handling your MacBook Set up your MacBook away from your MacBook. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your lap and place it from sources of your equipment, ...work surface. 58 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it on a stable work surface that of liquid, such as the material can block the...
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Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your shoulders should be relaxed. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63
Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your shoulders should be relaxed. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63