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What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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...Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is... fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it ...
...Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is... fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it ...
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... the network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector... starts to glow. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. After you turn on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you don't see page ... with the built-in . Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on and that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your...
... the network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector... starts to glow. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. After you turn on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you don't see page ... with the built-in . Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on and that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your...
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...) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. After it starts up " on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. ® Â To use a dial-up connection, you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes... the computer a few moments to turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store...
...) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. After it starts up " on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. ® Â To use a dial-up connection, you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes... the computer a few moments to turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store...
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...specific preference you 'll be away from your MacBook. Moving your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the...in the Dock. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put it to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you ...
...specific preference you 'll be away from your MacBook. Moving your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the...in the Dock. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put it to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you ...
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...the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your MacBook for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple ...() > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your ...
...the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your MacBook for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple ...() > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your ...
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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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...re away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the microphone (located above the Esc key on your MacBook from a power outlet. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in microphone Capture sounds with the IR ...receiver to sleep. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on or off, or put it to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad...
...re away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the microphone (located above the Esc key on your MacBook from a power outlet. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in microphone Capture sounds with the IR ...receiver to sleep. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on or off, or put it to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad...
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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
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...), or digital audio equipment. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to recharge the MacBook battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display or projection system...
...), or digital audio equipment. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to recharge the MacBook battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display or projection system...
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...settings. The battery charge level displayed is left. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to your system preferences are currently using. Many of your MacBook draws power from its battery. If no lights illuminate, the battery is completely... drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is on the applications you 're traveling by looking at the eight battery level indicator lights on the amount of time that you are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 28...
...settings. The battery charge level displayed is left. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to your system preferences are currently using. Many of your MacBook draws power from its battery. If no lights illuminate, the battery is completely... drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is on the applications you 're traveling by looking at the eight battery level indicator lights on the amount of time that you are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 28...
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The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook is available in sleep. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar ...Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in Mac Help on your computer and on , off or... term in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics. Charging the Battery When the...
The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook is available in sleep. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar ...Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in Mac Help on your computer and on , off or... term in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics. Charging the Battery When the...
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...such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on page 70. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook WARNING: The internal components of your computer for information about how to contact Apple for replacing the battery, upgrading the hard disk drive, and installing additional memory in your battery... and Replacing the Battery You can be warm. Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, security lock, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to let the internal components cool before continuing. To remove and replace the battery: 1 Shut down...
...such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on page 70. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook WARNING: The internal components of your computer for information about how to contact Apple for replacing the battery, upgrading the hard disk drive, and installing additional memory in your battery... and Replacing the Battery You can be warm. Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, security lock, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to let the internal components cool before continuing. To remove and replace the battery: 1 Shut down...
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5 Replace the access door, making sure it is level with the bottom case of your MacBook, and press the latch into place. Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 37
5 Replace the access door, making sure it is level with the bottom case of your MacBook, and press the latch into place. Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 37
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... stops charging and you don't see one to recharge. You should see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on page 61. When your MacBook. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your computer starts up Try the following suggestions in the First Aid pane to repair the disk:... the instructions in order until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is on the left side of charge. If your MacBook doesn't turn on when you might need to reinstall your power adapter to eight lights indicating the battery's level of your computer and hold down the...
... stops charging and you don't see one to recharge. You should see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on page 61. When your MacBook. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your computer starts up Try the following suggestions in the First Aid pane to repair the disk:... the instructions in order until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is on the left side of charge. If your MacBook doesn't turn on when you might need to reinstall your power adapter to eight lights indicating the battery's level of your computer and hold down the...
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... recently installed additional memory, make sure that it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound .... If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. The screen might also darken if...
... recently installed additional memory, make sure that it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound .... If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. The screen might also darken if...
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...code. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Applications Install DVD that came with your computer except the power adapter. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer. Make a ...note of the error code before pursuing support options. If you have trouble with your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser ...
...code. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Applications Install DVD that came with your computer except the power adapter. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer. Make a ...note of the error code before pursuing support options. If you have trouble with your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser ...
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...the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me." 3 Click Diagnostics to the wall jack. LAN users might have hubs, ... routers, or connection pods that refer to reset the modem hardware Turn off your modem has a reset button, you unplug the modem's power cord. If your DSL or cable modem for Ethernet hubs and routers. Important: Instructions that DSL and cable modem users do not apply...
...the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me." 3 Click Diagnostics to the wall jack. LAN users might have hubs, ... routers, or connection pods that refer to reset the modem hardware Turn off your modem has a reset button, you unplug the modem's power cord. If your DSL or cable modem for Ethernet hubs and routers. Important: Instructions that DSL and cable modem users do not apply...
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...each computer. You need to know if your Ethernet hubs and routers. Check the cables and power supplies to Point Protocol over Ethernet), make the settings active. PPPoE Connections If you are connecting...network is plugged into the network. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 59 To check PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network ...as the account name, password, and PPPoE service name (if your MacBook and into your service provider requires it provides multiple IP addresses, one for the PPPoE service...
...each computer. You need to know if your Ethernet hubs and routers. Check the cables and power supplies to Point Protocol over Ethernet), make the settings active. PPPoE Connections If you are connecting...network is plugged into the network. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 59 To check PPPoE settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network ...as the account name, password, and PPPoE service name (if your MacBook and into your service provider requires it provides multiple IP addresses, one for the PPPoE service...
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Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up the data on your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications. Apple is complete, click Restart to set up your essential files before restoring software. If you choose "Erase and Install," you'll see a message reminding...should back up your user account. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your hard disk, you back up your essential files. 2 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in. 3 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your computer. 6 When the installation is not responsible for...
Installing Mac OS X To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up the data on your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications. Apple is complete, click Restart to set up your essential files before restoring software. If you choose "Erase and Install," you'll see a message reminding...should back up your user account. Because the "Erase and Install" option erases your hard disk, you back up your essential files. 2 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in. 3 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your computer. 6 When the installation is not responsible for...