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Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine 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 finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine 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.
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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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... get started . Make sure you see "Getting Answers" on page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read...answers to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you look over the information in Mac Help. If you have never used...
... get started . Make sure you see "Getting Answers" on page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read...answers to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you look over the information in Mac Help. If you have never used...
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What's 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 the Mac ..., Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 can set it right away.
What's 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 the Mac ..., Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 can set it right away.
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... outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug...
... outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug...
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... Modem into a phone wall jack. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. Step 2: To access the Internet or.../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 into a USB port on your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL...
... Modem into a phone wall jack. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. Step 2: To access the Internet or.../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 into a USB port on your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL...
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... a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 29. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
... a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 29. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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The first time you 've purchased from your previous Mac. If you don't use . If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for... 13 Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you first start up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant.
The first time you 've purchased from your previous Mac. If you don't use . If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for... 13 Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you first start up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant.
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...or shut it down. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you get to sleep. You can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (... want to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you move your MacBook to change. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before...
...or shut it down. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you get to sleep. You can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (... want to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you move your MacBook to change. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before...
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...Press 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 shut it down. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To wake your MacBook: Â If the...
...Press 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 shut it down. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To wake your MacBook: Â If the...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 Read on 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 Read on 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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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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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...speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your MacBook. Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet away. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can ...MacBook is operating. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with friends live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Removing the battery gives you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple...
...speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your MacBook. Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet away. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can ...MacBook is operating. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with friends live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Removing the battery gives you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple...
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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 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 -
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... headphone port. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
... headphone port. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
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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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..., iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external...
..., iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external...