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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
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www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events.
www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events.
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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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... you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 29. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see...Power Adapter before you look over the information in Mac Help. Make sure you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Many answers to Macintosh computers,...
... you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 29. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see...Power Adapter before you look over the information in Mac Help. Make sure you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Many answers to Macintosh computers,...
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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 right away. The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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 right away. The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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... extended position. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery.
... extended position. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery.
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...installed. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an ...Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
...installed. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an ...Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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..., choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn... Assistant opens automatically. For information about setting up " on page 29. See "Getting Answers" on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
..., choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn... Assistant opens automatically. For information about setting up " on page 29. See "Getting Answers" on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information ... audiobooks that you don't intend to keep or use . Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set up another...
Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information ... audiobooks that you don't intend to keep or use . Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set up another...
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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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... your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep...
... your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep...
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...down your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the ... your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to shut it 's best to prevent your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) ...
...down your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the ... your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to shut it 's best to prevent your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) ...
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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/support. Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook.
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/support. Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs 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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Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with Your MacBook 21 Hold down to restart your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you access to the memory in your MacBook from a power outlet. Removing the battery gives you are away ...the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera) or talk with friends live...
Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with Your MacBook 21 Hold down to restart your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you access to the memory in your MacBook from a power outlet. Removing the battery gives you are away ...the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera) or talk with friends live...
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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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...é All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Mute control (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume...
...é All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Mute control (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume...