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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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... from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it in their completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from...
... from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it in their completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from...
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... A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Note: When you ...first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem...
... A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Note: When you ...first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem...
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...press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you aren't going to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and ...in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on page 61 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them.
...press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you aren't going to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and ...in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on page 61 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them.
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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 Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers ®?
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... to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with two fingers. Removing the battery gives you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs... and write to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook 21 Built-in IR receiver to ...
... to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with two fingers. Removing the battery gives you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs... and write to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook 21 Built-in IR receiver to ...
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... , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to Video adapter, all ...sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ...
... , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to Video adapter, all ...sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ...
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...MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is not connected, your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Important: If only one when your computer isn't connected to your computer. Plug in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. You can check the charge with a fully charged battery...glow briefly to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with the battery in the battery. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can run your MacBook varies, depending on the applications...
...MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is not connected, your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Important: If only one when your computer isn't connected to your computer. Plug in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. You can check the charge with a fully charged battery...glow briefly to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with the battery in the battery. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can run your MacBook varies, depending on the applications...
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...in sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with your Energy Saver settings. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Á ¥ Button Indicator lights Battery The amount of power left...by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in sleep. 28 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are currently using. The battery charge level displayed is off , or in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether ...
...in sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with your Energy Saver settings. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Á ¥ Button Indicator lights Battery The amount of power left...by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in sleep. 28 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are currently using. The battery charge level displayed is off , or in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether ...
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... Row" in Mac Help. Front Row Search for "battery" in Mac Help. FireWire and USB connections Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting a printer Search for "burn disc" in... Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open...
... Row" in Mac Help. Front Row Search for "battery" in Mac Help. FireWire and USB connections Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting a printer Search for "burn disc" in... Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open...
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... warranty on your computer. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your MacBook. Your computer has two memory slots that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB...
... warranty on your computer. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your MacBook. Your computer has two memory slots that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB...
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Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. See the battery safety information on page 60. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35
Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. See the battery safety information on page 60. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35
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..., printers, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network ...such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro battery. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in order to connect. £ DVI (external display) port Connect to an external display or...
..., printers, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network ...such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro battery. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in order to connect. £ DVI (external display) port Connect to an external display or...
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... this time as long as well. When your battery gets low, you will see "Using Your Battery" on and start running time from the battery. If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running it from your...
... this time as long as well. When your battery gets low, you will see "Using Your Battery" on and start running time from the battery. If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running it from your...
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...computer. However, these types of USB devices can either install the software that came with the device. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Note: If your MacBook Pro battery to become depleted faster. ® To use USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, which are using the device ...for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the MacBook Pro power adapter. If you can cause your MacBook Pro cannot find ...
...computer. However, these types of USB devices can either install the software that came with the device. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Note: If your MacBook Pro battery to become depleted faster. ® To use USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, which are using the device ...for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the MacBook Pro power adapter. If you can cause your MacBook Pro cannot find ...
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... FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on your MacBook Pro cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you are powered by separate power adapters. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power You can cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down...
... FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on your MacBook Pro cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you are powered by separate power adapters. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power You can cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down...
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... your Energy Saver settings (see the next section). To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use . Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 79 For the best conservation of work . When the MacBook Pro is off , on the applications and peripheral devices you'... steps you work time your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on the amount of power left in the battery with your MacBook Pro battery can monitor the battery charge level using . However, the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is on, you...
... your Energy Saver settings (see the next section). To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use . Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 79 For the best conservation of work . When the MacBook Pro is off , on the applications and peripheral devices you'... steps you work time your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on the amount of power left in the battery with your MacBook Pro battery can monitor the battery charge level using . However, the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is on, you...
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...disk to sleep when possible" option. Â Set your MacBook Pro to sleep after a short time. To conserve the most battery life, choose Better Battery Life from the Optimization pop-up menu. Getting More Information About Your MacBook Pro Battery Additional information is available in Mac Help. Be aware that... to spin down after inactivity of five minutes or less. Â Your MacBook Pro is preset to automatically reduce its highest processing speed at www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 80 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro If these icons don't appear in the menu bar, you can also...
...disk to sleep when possible" option. Â Set your MacBook Pro to sleep after a short time. To conserve the most battery life, choose Better Battery Life from the Optimization pop-up menu. Getting More Information About Your MacBook Pro Battery Additional information is available in Mac Help. Be aware that... to spin down after inactivity of five minutes or less. Â Your MacBook Pro is preset to automatically reduce its highest processing speed at www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 80 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro If these icons don't appear in the menu bar, you can also...
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...a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and do one of the following to preserve your MacBook Pro battery life: Â Discharge the battery 50 percent before storing your MacBook Pro. Â When storing your computer for an extended period of its internal and external parts are in closed-lid... B Safety, Use, and Care Information Warning: Do not place your MacBook Pro on a pillow or other soft material when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and can damage your battery. Carrying Your MacBook Pro If you are storing your computer for an extended period, recharge your...
...a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and do one of the following to preserve your MacBook Pro battery life: Â Discharge the battery 50 percent before storing your MacBook Pro. Â When storing your computer for an extended period of its internal and external parts are in closed-lid... B Safety, Use, and Care Information Warning: Do not place your MacBook Pro on a pillow or other soft material when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and can damage your battery. Carrying Your MacBook Pro If you are storing your computer for an extended period, recharge your...
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...page 24). Your best source for "Finder," too. Many of usage. Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about conserving battery power, see "Calibrating Your Battery" on page 79. Browse the new Mac OS X user information listed there. Open System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. ... in involve the Finder, so try searching for Mac OS X information is Mac Help. How do I make my MacBook Pro battery last longer? You can swap into your battery lasts. For more information about how to sleep or dim the display. You'll find introductory explanations for your screen....
...page 24). Your best source for "Finder," too. Many of usage. Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about conserving battery power, see "Calibrating Your Battery" on page 79. Browse the new Mac OS X user information listed there. Open System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. ... in involve the Finder, so try searching for Mac OS X information is Mac Help. How do I make my MacBook Pro battery last longer? You can swap into your battery lasts. For more information about how to sleep or dim the display. You'll find introductory explanations for your screen....