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Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
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www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help Front Row Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help iSight Spotlight Find anything on your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Spotlight Music Front Row with up to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your system as fast as you type.
www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help Front Row Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help iSight Spotlight Find anything on your sofa. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Spotlight Music Front Row with up to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your system as fast as you type.
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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 MacBook Battery 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 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 MacBook Battery 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection Contents 5
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49 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
49 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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...the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your computer. Important: Remove the protective film around... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to get started . Many answers to find out about getting started . ...
...the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your computer. Important: Remove the protective film around... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to get started . Many answers to find out about getting started . ...
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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 it right away. The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting 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 it right away. The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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... close to remove it in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery.
... close to remove it in their completely extended position. 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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...11 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. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is going to the battery, ... light indicates that no power is seated properly. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. A green light indicates that power is going to the battery. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack.
...11 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. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is going to the battery, ... light indicates that no power is seated properly. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. A green light indicates that power is going to the battery. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack.
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For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up " on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page ... connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. You hear a tone when you turn on, see "If your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking.
For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up " on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page ... connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. You hear a tone when you turn on, see "If your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking.
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...Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Go to ...For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Use the MacBook trackpad to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best...
...Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Go to ...For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Use the MacBook trackpad to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best...
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... causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 For more information, open Mac Help... until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. As...
... causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 For more information, open Mac Help... until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. As...
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... to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard, or any button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook. Â If the display is already... open it down. If you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button...
... to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard, or any button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook. Â If the display is already... open it down. If you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button...
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2 Life with Your MacBook 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on for your MacBook. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19
The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on for your MacBook. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19
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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 Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers Battery (underneath) Trackpad Trackpad button ®?
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... Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you access to control Front Row and Keynote on or off, or put it to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your Apple Remote and the built-in ...stereo speakers Listen to sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook. Press and hold to restart your MacBook on your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. If you ...
... Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you access to control Front Row and Keynote on or off, or put it to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your Apple Remote and the built-in ...stereo speakers Listen to sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook. Press and hold to restart your MacBook on your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. If you ...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function key (fn) - Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls Standard function keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function key (fn) - Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls Standard function keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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To learn how to F12). F4, F5 (volume controls) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your MacBook display. - F1, F2 (brightness controls) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." F11,...also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. F6 (Num Lock key) Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 F3 (mute control) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - C Media Eject key Press and ...
To learn how to F12). F4, F5 (volume controls) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your MacBook display. - F1, F2 (brightness controls) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." F11,...also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. F6 (Num Lock key) Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 F3 (mute control) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - C Media Eject key Press and ...
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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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...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. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in... Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. f Headphone out...
...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. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in... Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. f Headphone out...