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... (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker or audio out port. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions... access 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
... (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker or audio out port. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions... access 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
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...computer is off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can check the amount of your system preferences are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. The length of power left by air. To conserve battery... in battery. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn't connected, your MacBook draws power from its built-in your MacBook can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook For more quickly, however,...
...computer is off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can check the amount of your system preferences are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. The length of power left by air. To conserve battery... in battery. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn't connected, your MacBook draws power from its built-in your MacBook can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook For more quickly, however,...
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... (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in Mac Help on your computer, and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics. Getting Answers... Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of results or select Show...
... (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in Mac Help on your computer, and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics. Getting Answers... Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of results or select Show...
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...not compatible with a specific application might "freeze" on your MacBook. Think about the conditions that the application is usually a simple...the answers you were using when the problem occurred. Things to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might indicate that led up... and on for troubleshooting tips to the problem. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. Â Any new software that you installed, ...
...not compatible with a specific application might "freeze" on your MacBook. Think about the conditions that the application is usually a simple...the answers you were using when the problem occurred. Things to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might indicate that led up... and on for troubleshooting tips to the problem. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. Â Any new software that you installed, ...
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... "Reinstalling the Software That Came with the application's manufacturer to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible, you need to reinstall your MacBook, go to get support and contact information for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. If...computer to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up. If you might need to the computer. Search for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. If you know an application is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to , you see if it's compatible with your...
... "Reinstalling the Software That Came with the application's manufacturer to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible, you need to reinstall your MacBook, go to get support and contact information for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. If...computer to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up. If you might need to the computer. Search for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. If you know an application is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to , you see if it's compatible with your...
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...screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you hear the startup sound a second time. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook...you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has...it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (...that it is compatible with your computer. The screen might also darken if you have energy saver...
...screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you hear the startup sound a second time. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook...you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has...it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (...that it is compatible with your computer. The screen might also darken if you have energy saver...
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...MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you can try the steps in this procedure doesn't work, you through setting up an Internet connection. Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen... trouble with your Internet connection, you want to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you can insert the Applications Install DVD and hold down the D key to open Network ...
...MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you can try the steps in this procedure doesn't work, you through setting up an Internet connection. Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen... trouble with your Internet connection, you want to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you can insert the Applications Install DVD and hold down the D key to open Network ...
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Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook and unplug the power adapter. Do not use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer's exterior. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73 To ... the battery to approximately 50 percent. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Then dampen a clean cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook and unplug the power adapter. Avoid getting moisture in a cool location (ideally...
Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook and unplug the power adapter. Do not use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer's exterior. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73 To ... the battery to approximately 50 percent. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Then dampen a clean cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook and unplug the power adapter. Avoid getting moisture in a cool location (ideally...
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...the computer from overhead lights and windows. recognizes its operations and products. More information about /ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. You might have to raise your chair so that your feet flat on the floor, ...with adjustable height and tilt to make up for a footrest. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment 76 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Or you can adjust the brightness of its responsibility to.... More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is not meant to minimize the environmental impacts of the...
...the computer from overhead lights and windows. recognizes its operations and products. More information about /ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. You might have to raise your chair so that your feet flat on the floor, ...with adjustable height and tilt to make up for a footrest. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment 76 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Or you can adjust the brightness of its responsibility to.... More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is not meant to minimize the environmental impacts of the...
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... power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 16 discs ejecting 56 software installation 61 supported sizes 72 display cleaning 73 external 25 See also screen disposing of your computer 80 Dock 31 downloading software 60 drive, SuperDrive 21 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 56 Energy Saver preferences 30...to 11 84 Looking for Something? See battery built-in battery. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 56 application freeze 52 applications Front Row 33 iChat AV 21 iLife 32 audio out port 25 B battery location 21 ...
... power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 16 discs ejecting 56 software installation 61 supported sizes 72 display cleaning 73 external 25 See also screen disposing of your computer 80 Dock 31 downloading software 60 drive, SuperDrive 21 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 56 Energy Saver preferences 30...to 11 84 Looking for Something? See battery built-in battery. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 56 application freeze 52 applications Front Row 33 iChat AV 21 iLife 32 audio out port 25 B battery location 21 ...
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... and click zone 27 security slot 25 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, locating 65 service and support 63 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 17 sleep mode indicator light 21 putting computer to sleep 16 software installation discs 61 updating 60 Software Update preferences 61 speakers 21...freezes 53 computer won't turn on 54 ejecting a disc 56 hardware problems 56 pointer won't move 52 screen goes black 55 service and support 63 using Mac Help 63 turning on your MacBook 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 74 U updating software 60 USB connections 33...
... and click zone 27 security slot 25 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, locating 65 service and support 63 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 17 sleep mode indicator light 21 putting computer to sleep 16 software installation discs 61 updating 60 Software Update preferences 61 speakers 21...freezes 53 computer won't turn on 54 ejecting a disc 56 hardware problems 56 pointer won't move 52 screen goes black 55 service and support 63 using Mac Help 63 turning on your MacBook 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 74 U updating software 60 USB connections 33...