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Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
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Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your MacBook. Say hello to your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in one place. Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your MacBook. Say hello to your email accounts in sync. Mac Help isync www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory 50 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory 50 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Contents 5
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56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 60 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 60 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
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... this chapter for help getting started . If you first use your computer in Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in this MacBook. For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac... answers to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to get started . Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away.
... this chapter for help getting started . If you first use your computer in Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in this MacBook. For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac... answers to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to get started . Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away.
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...through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook. The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Important...: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it right away.
...through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook. The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Important...: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it right away.
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... connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port...
... connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port...
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..., connect one end of the network. After you turn on and that the battery is fully charged. When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable ... Go 11 ® If you through the connection process. An amber light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook and the other end to glow. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged...
..., connect one end of the network. After you turn on and that the battery is fully charged. When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable ... Go 11 ® If you through the connection process. An amber light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook and the other end to glow. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged...
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After it starts up . ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on your MacBook doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
After it starts up . ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on your MacBook doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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...first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your previous ... it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook," for use your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from being played by someone...
...first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your previous ... it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook," for use your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from being played by someone...
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... both computers on the same wireless network Before migrating, use the other information from another Mac computer. Important: Don't use Software Update on your MacBook and your MacBook. If the connection is complete. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your other Mac to ensure you can follow the prompts... X v10.5.6 (or later). Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant.
... both computers on the same wireless network Before migrating, use the other information from another Mac computer. Important: Don't use Software Update on your MacBook and your MacBook. If the connection is complete. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your other Mac to ensure you can follow the prompts... X v10.5.6 (or later). Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant.
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...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to change. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has ...to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click...
...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to change. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has ...to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click...
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... closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your ...applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut...
... closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your ...applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut...
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2 Life with Your MacBook 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook on page 26). Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on... is in sleep. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 21
... iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook on page 26). Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on... is in sleep. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 21
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Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Dashboard - Mute key -
Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Dashboard - Mute key -
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... F12). To learn how to access your open windows. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to all your widgets. ' Media keys (F7...
... F12). To learn how to access your open windows. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to all your widgets. ' Media keys (F7...
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Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port Security Slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port Security Slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, ...iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more information, see page 56. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in functionality using Sound preferences. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet...
...speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, ...iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more information, see page 56. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in functionality using Sound preferences. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet...
