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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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... designed so that you are new to find out about getting started . If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Remove ... page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. If you can be slightly different from what you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . Apple may already know enough to questions can set it up your computer.
... designed so that you are new to find out about getting started . If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Remove ... page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. If you can be slightly different from what you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . Apple may already know enough to questions can set it up your computer.
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... sure it is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it from the computer, pull the...
... sure it is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it from the computer, pull the...
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... properly. 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you need the external...Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable ...
... properly. 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you need the external...Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable ...
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... comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." See "Getting Answers" on , see "If your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up . For information about setting up " on or .... You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 29.
... comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." See "Getting Answers" on , see "If your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up . For information about setting up " on or .... You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 29.
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If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 ...ve purchased from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac,...
If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 ...ve purchased from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac,...
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... short time, put it and bypass the startup process. Moving your MacBook. As you get to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook for most settings on your computer while the hard disk is spinning can... damage it down. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
... short time, put it and bypass the startup process. Moving your MacBook. As you get to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook for most settings on your computer while the hard disk is spinning can... damage it down. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your...
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... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for a day or two, it's best to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog ...that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to prevent your battery from draining completely...
... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for a day or two, it's best to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog ...that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to prevent your battery from draining completely...
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Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook. The Apple website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook. The Apple website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all Apple products on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers ®? Battery (underneath) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Slot-loading optical drive Infrared (IR) receiver ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers ®? Battery (underneath) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Slot-loading optical drive Infrared (IR) receiver ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook from a power outlet. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on or off, or...others using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Built-in ...
...can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook from a power outlet. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on or off, or...others using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Built-in ...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard Media controls C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls Standard function keys - Mute control - Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard Media controls C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls Standard function keys - Mute control - Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound...
... Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound...
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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 £ Mini-DVI H FireWire d USB 2.0 port 400 port ports f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 24 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 £ Mini-DVI H FireWire d USB 2.0 port 400 port ports f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...modem, or another computer. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W... MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook to prevent theft. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external ...
...modem, or another computer. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W... MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook to prevent theft. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external ...