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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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... port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the port...
... port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the port...
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... green light indicates that the battery is charging. When you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. If you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on the ... technology, make sure the wireless base station is fully charged. An amber light indicates that the battery is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. After you turn on and that you don't see page ...
... green light indicates that the battery is charging. When you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. If you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on the ... technology, make sure the wireless base station is fully charged. An amber light indicates that the battery is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. After you turn on and that you don't see page ...
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...the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period 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 prevent your battery from draining completely. To shut down . To wake your MacBook: Â If the display...
...the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period 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 prevent your battery from draining completely. To shut down . To wake your MacBook: Â If the display...
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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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..., movies, games, and multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on page 26). Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep... using the included iChat AV application. Built-in battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive Your optical drive can read and write to standard-size CD and DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on or off, or put it to the...
..., movies, games, and multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on page 26). Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep... using the included iChat AV application. Built-in battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive Your optical drive can read and write to standard-size CD and DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on or off, or put it to the...
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... at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. 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. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to your local Apple Store. ¯...-level microphone or analog audio equipment, specify audio line in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 You can connect one high-powered external USB device. G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to an external display ...
... at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. 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. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to your local Apple Store. ¯...-level microphone or analog audio equipment, specify audio line in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 You can connect one high-powered external USB device. G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to an external display ...
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... while you 're traveling by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Charging the Battery When the power adapter that you can run your MacBook varies, depending on the amount of battery charge left in the battery with your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on...
... while you 're traveling by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Charging the Battery When the power adapter that you can run your MacBook varies, depending on the amount of battery charge left in the battery with your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on...
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...." To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Front Row Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 33 Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within ...search for "printing." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for "Internet." Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for "displayport." Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar,...
...." To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Front Row Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 33 Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within ...search for "printing." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for "Internet." Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for "displayport." Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar,...
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... information about how to contact Apple for upgrading the hard drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook is not covered by the limited warranty on your battery needs to install a replacement drive or memory and you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives ...memory. If you think your computer. If you attempt to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook The battery in your MacBook. Consult the service and support information that you damage your equipment, such damage is ...
... information about how to contact Apple for upgrading the hard drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook is not covered by the limited warranty on your battery needs to install a replacement drive or memory and you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives ...memory. If you think your computer. If you attempt to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook The battery in your MacBook. Consult the service and support information that you damage your equipment, such damage is ...
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... damaging the computer. If you open the back of your MacBook can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook. The replacement drive must be warm. To replace the hard disk drive in battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 37 WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook and remove the eight (8) screws that secure the bottom...
... damaging the computer. If you open the back of your MacBook can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook. The replacement drive must be warm. To replace the hard disk drive in battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 37 WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook and remove the eight (8) screws that secure the bottom...
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...System folder. Â If that doesn't work, try restarting by holding down the Option key. Keep the power adapter connected and charge the battery with your computer's system software. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you plug in the power cord, try...adapter turn on page 61. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If using Disk Utility to reinstall your MacBook. If your MacBook doesn't turn on when you might need to repair the disk: Â...
...System folder. Â If that doesn't work, try restarting by holding down the Option key. Keep the power adapter connected and charge the battery with your computer's system software. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you plug in the power cord, try...adapter turn on page 61. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on or start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If using Disk Utility to reinstall your MacBook. If your MacBook doesn't turn on when you might need to repair the disk: Â...
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..., Meet Solution 55 This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. To see page 46). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button...
..., Meet Solution 55 This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. To see page 46). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button...
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... one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts other than the battery and the memory. You can look for software...
... one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts other than the battery and the memory. You can look for software...
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...as the material can block the airflow vents. Discontinue use of your equipment, follow these instructions handy for reference by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If your MacBook is on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, move it is dropped or appears crushed, bent, deformed, or damaged. ...Never push objects into the ventilation openings. Keep these safety instructions could result in battery Do not remove the battery from your MacBook. For your safety and that allows for adequate air circulation under and around the computer.
...as the material can block the airflow vents. Discontinue use of your equipment, follow these instructions handy for reference by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If your MacBook is on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, move it is dropped or appears crushed, bent, deformed, or damaged. ...Never push objects into the ventilation openings. Keep these safety instructions could result in battery Do not remove the battery from your MacBook. For your safety and that allows for adequate air circulation under and around the computer.
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... of time, keep it in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. To maintain the capacity of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook and unplug the power adapter. Then dampen a clean cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Chapter 5 Last, but... Not Least 73 Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Avoid getting moisture in a ...
... of time, keep it in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. To maintain the capacity of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook and unplug the power adapter. Then dampen a clean cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Chapter 5 Last, but... Not Least 73 Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Avoid getting moisture in a ...
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... Dispose of batteries according to your local authorities to learn about Apple's recycling program, go to local laws and regulations. Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of properly according to www.apple.com/environment/recycling. Taiwan: 80 Disposal and Recycling ...in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local environmental laws and guidelines. Diese gehören nicht in this product contains mercury, the product must be...
... Dispose of batteries according to your local authorities to learn about Apple's recycling program, go to local laws and regulations. Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of properly according to www.apple.com/environment/recycling. Taiwan: 80 Disposal and Recycling ...in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local environmental laws and guidelines. Diese gehören nicht in this product contains mercury, the product must be...
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... 74 Ethernet connecting to 11 84 Looking for Something? See battery built-in battery. Index A AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 56 application freeze 52 applications Front Row 33 iChat... AV 21 iLife 32 audio out port 25 B battery location 21 performance 30 blinking question mark 53 brightness controls 23 built...
... 74 Ethernet connecting to 11 84 Looking for Something? See battery built-in battery. Index A AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 56 application freeze 52 applications Front Row 33 iChat... AV 21 iLife 32 audio out port 25 B battery location 21 performance 30 blinking question mark 53 brightness controls 23 built...