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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 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 iSight Spotlight Find anything on your sofa. Built-in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help Front Row 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 iSight Spotlight Find anything on your sofa. Built-in the world at the same time.
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.../iphoto iPhoto Help photo Then transform them into beautiful photo books. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help podcast Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. Publish One-click websites Easily create websites and blogs complete... with photos Import, organize, and share up -to 250,000 photos. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Podcasts Record a professional-sounding podcast using sound effects and jingles.
.../iphoto iPhoto Help photo Then transform them into beautiful photo books. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help podcast Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. Publish One-click websites Easily create websites and blogs complete... with photos Import, organize, and share up -to 250,000 photos. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Podcasts Record a professional-sounding podcast using sound effects and jingles.
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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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... 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the ... starting on page 28. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Your MacBook is designed so that you first use your computer. Many answers to get started . Apple may already know enough to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you see "Getting...
... 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the ... starting on page 28. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Your MacBook is designed so that you first use your computer. Many answers to get started . Apple may already know enough to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you see "Getting...
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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 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.
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..., Go The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in .
..., Go The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in .
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... modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates that no power is going to the battery. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end... of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network...
... modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates that no power is going to the battery. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end... of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network...
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... Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 28. If your computer doesn't turn on or start up a wireless connection, in the...
... Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 28. If your computer doesn't turn on or start up a wireless connection, in the...
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...to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for use. Go to scroll. Use the MacBook trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. If you already have a Mac, Setup... up another authorization for "trackpad." Step 4: Configure your other information from the iTunes Store. If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the trackpad to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Press the trackpad button...
...to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for use. Go to scroll. Use the MacBook trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. If you already have a Mac, Setup... up another authorization for "trackpad." Step 4: Configure your other information from the iTunes Store. If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the trackpad to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Press the trackpad button...
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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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... Sleep If you'll be away from your MacBook for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds 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 the Apple Remote for most settings on your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put it down. Moving...
... Sleep If you'll be away from your MacBook for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds 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 the Apple Remote for most settings on your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put it down. Moving...
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...MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 59 for information about how to prevent 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... Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from the ...the Apple Remote. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it to wake your MacBook ...
...MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 59 for information about how to prevent 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... Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from the ...the Apple Remote. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it to wake your MacBook ...
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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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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of Apple's products on for your MacBook. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of Apple's products on for your MacBook. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
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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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...to the left of the iSight camera) or talk with Your MacBook 21 Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Tap the trackpad to restart your MacBook during troubleshooting. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep. Press and hold to ...click or double-click a selection. Built-in your MacBook. Removing the battery also gives you access to the ...
...to the left of the iSight camera) or talk with Your MacBook 21 Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Tap the trackpad to restart your MacBook during troubleshooting. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep. Press and hold to ...click or double-click a selection. Built-in your MacBook. Removing the battery also gives you access to the ...
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Volume controls Standard function keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function key (fn) -
Volume controls Standard function keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function key (fn) -
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... the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." F4, F5 (volume controls) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your MacBook display. - F11, F12 (Exposé and Dashboard keys) By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. i F7 (video mode toggle...display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 F6 (Num Lock key) Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. When ...
... the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." F4, F5 (volume controls) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your MacBook display. - F11, F12 (Exposé and Dashboard keys) By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. i F7 (video mode toggle...display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 F6 (Num Lock key) Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. When ...