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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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.... Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the information in this MacBook. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . For information about the new features of this... book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you may be found on your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple...
.... Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the information in this MacBook. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . For information about the new features of this... book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you may be found on your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple...
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...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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...
...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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...
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... connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem...
... connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem...
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... Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up..., Go 13 The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to ...
... Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up..., Go 13 The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to ...
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...Up, Go 15 Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. When the computer is in the dialog that the computer is spinning can damage it,...194; Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you get to know your computer, ...
...Up, Go 15 Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. When the computer is in the dialog that the computer is spinning can damage it,...194; Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you get to know your computer, ...
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...going to use your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do... indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your battery from the menu bar. Â Press...
...going to use your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do... indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your battery from the menu bar. Â Press...
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... in sleep. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook during troubleshooting. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to restart your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on...
... in sleep. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook during troubleshooting. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to restart your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on...
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...external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to an... USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices....
...external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to an... USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices....
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...faster you move your finger slowly across the trackpad. Here are some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook You can also secondary click by how quickly you drag two fingers ...for secondary click" in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. To fine-tune the tracking speed in the active window.
...faster you move your finger slowly across the trackpad. Here are some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook You can also secondary click by how quickly you drag two fingers ...for secondary click" in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. To fine-tune the tracking speed in the active window.
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...battery in the power adapter to show how much charge is not connected, your MacBook. If the battery runs low while you use and the external devices connected to a power adapter, shut down your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you are on, the battery is completely drained ...® wireless technology can run your computer. Chapter 2 Life with a fully charged battery (see page 35). The length of the MacBook. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. Plug...
...battery in the power adapter to show how much charge is not connected, your MacBook. If the battery runs low while you use and the external devices connected to a power adapter, shut down your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you are on, the battery is completely drained ...® wireless technology can run your computer. Chapter 2 Life with a fully charged battery (see page 35). The length of the MacBook. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. Plug...
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... conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the battery with Your MacBook For more quickly, however, when the computer is on the amount of battery charge left in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in the menu bar. Á... When the power adapter that came with your Energy Saver settings. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
... conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the battery with Your MacBook For more quickly, however, when the computer is on the amount of battery charge left in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in the menu bar. Á... When the power adapter that came with your Energy Saver settings. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
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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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... For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook if you have a problem Finding service and support for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/macosx. Or see the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Search for "keyboard" in Mac...
... For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook if you have a problem Finding service and support for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/macosx. Or see the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Search for "keyboard" in Mac...
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...DVD Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. ...for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Caring for the battery Search for "remote" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and ...
...DVD Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. ...for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Caring for the battery Search for "remote" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and ...
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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 Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. 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 Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery.
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Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have been using your MacBook can be warm. 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch.
Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have been using your MacBook can be warm. 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch.
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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. The residue is normal and should hear a click when the memory is inserted correctly. Note: The new memory module may have some residue on the left side. You should not be wiped off. 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. The residue is normal and should hear a click when the memory is inserted correctly. Note: The new memory module may have some residue on the left side. You should not be wiped off. 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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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the left side of the battery into place. Á ¥ Á ¥ 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the left side of the battery into place. Á ¥ Á ¥ 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.