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Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world.
Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world.
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory 50 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New 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 16 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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory 50 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New 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 60 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 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 60 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 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
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..." on page 31. Many answers to find out about using it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can be slightly different from what you can set it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the...
..." on page 31. Many answers to find out about using it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can be slightly different from what you can set it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the...
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... through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac... OS X desktop and preferences Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it right away.
... through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac... OS X desktop and preferences Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it right away.
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... drawing it 's seated firmly. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery.
... drawing it 's seated firmly. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery.
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If you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to glow. When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. An ...amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged. A green light indicates that the battery is turned on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the...
If you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to glow. When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. An ...amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged. A green light indicates that the battery is turned on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the...
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You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up. After it starts up " on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook.
You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up. After it starts up " on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook.
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... first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. See the next section, "Migrating Information to keep or use . If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant ... the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you don't intend to Your MacBook," for use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files...
... first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. See the next section, "Migrating Information to keep or use . If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant ... the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you don't intend to Your MacBook," for use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files...
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...'t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you want to migrate to your MacBook. Important: Don't use Software Update on your MacBook and your other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you have either Mac OS X... to ensure you can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. You can choose the items...
...'t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you want to migrate to your MacBook. Important: Don't use Software Update on your MacBook and your other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you have either Mac OS X... to ensure you can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. You can choose the items...
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...light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook for only a short time, put it to Sleep If you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook to sleep. For more information, open Mac Help ...and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
...light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook for only a short time, put it to Sleep If you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook to sleep. For more information, open Mac Help ...and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
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...174;) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To shut down . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to use your battery from draining completely. To wake your... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key ...
...174;) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To shut down . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to use your battery from draining completely. To wake your... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...on or off, or put it to standard-size CD and DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on page 26). Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Slot-loading SuperDrive Your optical drive can read and write to sleep. Touch the trackpad with friends ...live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook 21 The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light...
...on or off, or put it to standard-size CD and DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on page 26). Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Slot-loading SuperDrive Your optical drive can read and write to sleep. Touch the trackpad with friends ...live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook 21 The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light...
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Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Dashboard -
Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Dashboard -
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... icon to all your widgets. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in use.
... icon to all your widgets. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in use.
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Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port Security Slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port Security Slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more information, see page 56. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. f Audio out port Connect ...to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI, Dual-Link DVI, or VGA connector. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to prevent theft. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable...
...keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more information, see page 56. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. f Audio out port Connect ...to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI, Dual-Link DVI, or VGA connector. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to prevent theft. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable...