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Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your MacBook.
Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your MacBook.
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Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on the web with musicians on a virtual stage. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your Mac instantly. GarageBand Help record iWeb ... the web or create books, cards, and calendars. iWeb Help website Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files.
Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on the web with musicians on a virtual stage. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your Mac instantly. GarageBand Help record iWeb ... the web or create books, cards, and calendars. iWeb Help website Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files.
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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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Contents 5
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56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
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... you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you first use your computer in this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety...
... you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you first use your computer in this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety...
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The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
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... fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the...
... fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the...
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..., DSL modem, or network. If you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . After you turn on your MacBook and the other end to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. A green light indicates that...that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to glow. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. An amber light indicates that the battery is charging.
..., DSL modem, or network. If you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . After you turn on your MacBook and the other end to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. A green light indicates that...that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to glow. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. An amber light indicates that the battery is charging.
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.... ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up" on your MacBook. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready...Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. ® Â To use a dial-up...
.... ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up" on your MacBook. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready...Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. ® Â To use a dial-up...
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... a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you... automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless connection. For information about...
... a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you... automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless connection. For information about...
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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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... before you 'll be away from your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you move your MacBook for only a short time, put it down. 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. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook to start up from the menu bar. Â...
... before you 'll be away from your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you move your MacBook for only a short time, put it down. 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. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook to start up from the menu bar. Â...
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...; If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light ...goes on page 71 for a couple 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 store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on ...
...; If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light ...goes on page 71 for a couple 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 store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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.... Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook from a power outlet. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat application. The indicator... files. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook 19 Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on page 24). Built-in stereo speakers Listen to...
.... Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook from a power outlet. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat application. The indicator... files. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook 19 Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on page 24). Built-in stereo speakers Listen to...
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Mute key - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) -
Mute key - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) -
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... screen. Available on select models. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 To learn how to the Trash. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. C Media Eject key Hold down...
... screen. Available on select models. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 To learn how to the Trash. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. C Media Eject key Hold down...
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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 d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 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 d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook