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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 Trackpad and Keyboard 27 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 42 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 48 Using Apple Hardware Test 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 Trackpad and Keyboard 27 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 42 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 48 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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49 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
49 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
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...are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Remove the protective film around... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are new to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. For information ...
...are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Remove the protective film around... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are new to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. For information ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready...
... adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready...
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... cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or ... (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 A green light indicates that the battery is not installed. Note: When...
... cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or ... (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 A green light indicates that the battery is not installed. Note: When...
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See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 29. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on or start up... Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up. You hear a tone when you turn on, see "If your MacBook. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help >... networking. If your computer doesn't turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 29. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on or start up... Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to start up. You hear a tone when you turn on, see "If your MacBook. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help >... networking. If your computer doesn't turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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... and set up , you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click...information from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook. If you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes...
... and set up , you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click...information from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook. If you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes...
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and... the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you get to sleep. As you 'll be away from your MacBook for only a short time, put it to know your computer,...
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and... the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you get to sleep. As you 'll be away from your MacBook for only a short time, put it to know your computer,...
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...button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for a day or two,... it's best to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or ...the keyboard. To shut down . To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it to shut it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 ...
...button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for a day or two,... it's best to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or ...the keyboard. To shut down . To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it to shut it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 ...
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The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your MacBook. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for your MacBook. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
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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 Sleep indicator light Slot-loading optical drive Infrared (IR) receiver ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... to the memory in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in your MacBook from a power outlet. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Tap the trackpad to CDs. Slot-loading ...optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting....
... to the memory in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in your MacBook from a power outlet. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Tap the trackpad to CDs. Slot-loading ...optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting....
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard Media controls C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls Standard function keys - Mute control - Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard Media controls C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls Standard function keys - Mute control - Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... bar and search for quick access to the Trash. Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
... bar and search for quick access to the Trash. Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
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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 £ Mini-DVI H FireWire d USB 2.0 port 400 port ports f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 24 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 £ Mini-DVI H FireWire d USB 2.0 port 400 port ports f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting ...d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite...
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting ...d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite...