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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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... Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on your Apple Remote with two fingers. If you have a SuperDrive, you access to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie ...or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook from a power outlet. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, or scroll...Row and Keynote on or off, or put it to the memory in sleep. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your...
... Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on your Apple Remote with two fingers. If you have a SuperDrive, you access to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie ...or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook from a power outlet. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, or scroll...Row and Keynote on or off, or put it to the memory in sleep. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your...
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...: To learn 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/getamac/movetomac. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or open an iLife ...Using your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 33. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. More Information For more information about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www...
...: To learn 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/getamac/movetomac. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or open an iLife ...Using your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 33. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. More Information For more information about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www...
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... computer's battery. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for service. Your MacBook comes with your computer. 34 Chapter...
... computer's battery. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for service. Your MacBook comes with your computer. 34 Chapter...
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The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 60. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook.
The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 60. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook.
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If you have been using your MacBook can be warm. 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 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch.
If you have been using your MacBook can be warm. 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 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch.
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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Levers on the memory slots spring out when you remove the bracket. Step 2: Install memory. 1 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the L-bracket, pull out the long end first to remove the bracket, and place it to discharge any static electricity from your body. Loosen the 3 screws Á ¥ Pull this side out 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the side.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Levers on the memory slots spring out when you remove the bracket. Step 2: Install memory. 1 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the L-bracket, pull out the long end first to remove the bracket, and place it to discharge any static electricity from your body. Loosen the 3 screws Á ¥ Pull this side out 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the side.
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Levers Á ¥ 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 3 To remove a memory module installed in one swift motion until the edge of the memory module pops out. Pull out the memory module. Repeat to the left in a slot, move the lever all the way to remove the other memory module.
Levers Á ¥ 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 3 To remove a memory module installed in one swift motion until the edge of the memory module pops out. Pull out the memory module. Repeat to the left in a slot, move the lever all the way to remove the other memory module.
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The residue is normal and should hear a click when the memory is inserted correctly. You should not be wiped off. c If the levers don't return to the closed position, move them . Á ¥ Notches Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Note: The new memory module may have some residue on the left side. 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. b Use two fingers with the notch on it from a lubricant that makes the memory easier to close them to the right to install.
The residue is normal and should hear a click when the memory is inserted correctly. You should not be wiped off. c If the levers don't return to the closed position, move them . Á ¥ Notches Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Note: The new memory module may have some residue on the left side. 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. b Use two fingers with the notch on it from a lubricant that makes the memory easier to close them to the right to install.
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5 Replace the L-bracket by inserting the short end first and tightening the screws. Insert this end first Tighten the 3 screws Á ¥ 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
5 Replace the L-bracket by inserting the short end first and tightening the screws. Insert this end first Tighten the 3 screws Á ¥ 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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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. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41
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. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41
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... installed correctly. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed breakdown of the...
... installed correctly. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed breakdown of the...
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... hardware that led up to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Quitting a frozen application might "freeze" on your MacBook, there is not compatible with the application selected. 44 Chapter 4 ...of the Mac OS installed on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. You can also find more troubleshooting information in other open applications. Occasionally you may have a problem. If you...
... hardware that led up to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Quitting a frozen application might "freeze" on your MacBook, there is not compatible with the application selected. 44 Chapter 4 ...of the Mac OS installed on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. You can also find more troubleshooting information in other open applications. Occasionally you may have a problem. If you...
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... If you still can't start up your work. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar...on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for service. The screen might also darken if you have energy saver features set for at least 5 seconds.  If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to its factory ...
... If you still can't start up your work. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar...on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for service. The screen might also darken if you have energy saver features set for at least 5 seconds.  If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to its factory ...
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...your computer and hold down the C key as the memory or processor. If you want to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can reset your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you... down the trackpad button. Follow the onscreen instructions. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Using...
...your computer and hold down the C key as the memory or processor. If you want to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can reset your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you... down the trackpad button. Follow the onscreen instructions. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Using...
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... contact Apple or take your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in the "Select a Destination" pane of the Installer, and then select "Erase and Install." Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Choose ...Help > Mac Help. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can find more information about the MacBook through online resources, onscreen help from the pop-up...
... contact Apple or take your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in the "Select a Destination" pane of the Installer, and then select "Erase and Install." Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Choose ...Help > Mac Help. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can find more information about the MacBook through online resources, onscreen help from the pop-up...
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... AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your MacBook serial number ready when you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address... for your MacBook, use System Profiler. Call the support center number nearest you with 90 ...
... AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your MacBook serial number ready when you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. For information, visit www.apple.com/support/products or visit the website address... for your MacBook, use System Profiler. Call the support center number nearest you with 90 ...
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To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Always put the power adapter directly into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with this port. The MagSafe ... the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . The power adapter may become very warm during normal use only the recommended procedure described...
To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Always put the power adapter directly into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with this port. The MagSafe ... the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . The power adapter may become very warm during normal use only the recommended procedure described...
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See power adapter AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 52 AppleCare 55 Apple Hardware Test 48 Apple Remote 21, 31 application freeze 44 applications Front Row 21, 31 iChat AV 21 iLife '08 30 Keynote 21 audio line in port 25 B battery ... adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 61 changing the desktop 15 password 48 System Preferences 15 checking memory 42 cleaning the display 62 your computer 62 computer disposal 70 freezes 45 putting to sleep 15 shutting down 16 turning on 12 won't turn...
See power adapter AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 52 AppleCare 55 Apple Hardware Test 48 Apple Remote 21, 31 application freeze 44 applications Front Row 21, 31 iChat AV 21 iLife '08 30 Keynote 21 audio line in port 25 B battery ... adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 61 changing the desktop 15 password 48 System Preferences 15 checking memory 42 cleaning the display 62 your computer 62 computer disposal 70 freezes 45 putting to sleep 15 shutting down 16 turning on 12 won't turn...