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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 the world at the same time. Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
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... start using it up your computer in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Important: Remove the protective film around... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
... start using it up your computer in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Important: Remove the protective film around... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
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...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9...
...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9...
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... computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. See "Getting Answers" on... page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
... computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. See "Getting Answers" on... page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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...don't use . Setup Assistant helps you enter your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos..., or audiobooks that you've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up ...
...don't use . Setup Assistant helps you enter your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos..., or audiobooks that you've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up ...
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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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... make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â...the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can quickly wake it to change. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a...
... make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â...the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can quickly wake it to change. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a...
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C Media Eject key Hold down this key to the Trash. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-...). Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
C Media Eject key Hold down this key to the Trash. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-...). Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard. Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard. Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
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... the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or search for "keyboard" in Mac Help. Search for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System...
... the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or search for "keyboard" in Mac Help. Search for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System...
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.... Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting a printer Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Or open the...
.... Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting a printer Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Or open the...
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...computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook and that it is installed correctly. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Making ...Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new 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...
...computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook and that it is installed correctly. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Making ...Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new 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...
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...with the version of the Mac OS installed on to note include: Â The applications you may have a problem. Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook. Things to find more ... might indicate that the application is not compatible with your work in Mac Help and on the screen. Quitting a frozen application might "freeze" on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Think about the conditions that you installed, especially software that added ...
...with the version of the Mac OS installed on to note include: Â The applications you may have a problem. Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook. Things to find more ... might indicate that the application is not compatible with your work in Mac Help and on the screen. Quitting a frozen application might "freeze" on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Think about the conditions that you installed, especially software that added ...
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...system software on the hard disk or any open . See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your computer's system software. If you need to www.apple.com/guide. If you might need to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to see a flashing question mark, or ...the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible with Your MacBook" on the computer. If you know an application is entirely cleared up. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. Search for the word "freeze" to make sure the ...
...system software on the hard disk or any open . See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your computer's system software. If you need to www.apple.com/guide. If you might need to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to see a flashing question mark, or ...the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible with Your MacBook" on the computer. If you know an application is entirely cleared up. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. Search for the word "freeze" to make sure the ...
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..., and then click the right arrow. If using Disk Utility doesn't help, you plug in the power cord, try using Disk Utility to reinstall your MacBook doesn't turn on the battery. Press the small button on when you might need to repair the disk: Â Insert the... the power (®) button while holding down the Option key. If the computer doesn't soon start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up , open System...
..., and then click the right arrow. If using Disk Utility doesn't help, you plug in the power cord, try using Disk Utility to reinstall your MacBook doesn't turn on the battery. Press the small button on when you might need to repair the disk: Â Insert the... the power (®) button while holding down the Option key. If the computer doesn't soon start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up , open System...
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... all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as the memory or processor. If you want to use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You ... Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities >...
... all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as the memory or processor. If you want to use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You ... Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities >...
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...your Internet connection, you through setting up an Internet connection. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Open System Preferences and click Network. Click the "...Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Network Diagnostics can try the steps in this section starting with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook...
...your Internet connection, you through setting up an Internet connection. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Open System Preferences and click Network. Click the "...Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Network Diagnostics can try the steps in this section starting with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook...
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Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into the network. You need to share one IP address is set up your MacBook and into your network. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask the ... network address translation (NAT) or "IP masquerading." If you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you must have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your ISP or...
Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into the network. You need to share one IP address is set up your MacBook and into your network. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask the ... network address translation (NAT) or "IP masquerading." If you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you must have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your ISP or...