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Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up to an external hard drive.
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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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...already know enough to questions can be found on your computer. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Apple may be slightly different from what you can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . If you are an experienced... for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Your MacBook is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Important...
...already know enough to questions can be found on your computer. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Apple may be slightly different from what you can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . If you are an experienced... for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Your MacBook is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 57) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Important...
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...you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box MENU AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it right away. What's 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...
...you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box MENU AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it right away. What's 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...
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... the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended...
... the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended...
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is not installed. G Gigabit Ethernet ...port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Plug the...
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is not installed. G Gigabit Ethernet ...port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Plug the...
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... hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up . See "Getting Answers" on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up a wireless connection, in the menu...
... hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up . See "Getting Answers" on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 ...Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up a wireless connection, in the menu...
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If you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set up a... it from the iTunes Store. The first time you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to transfer ...
If you don't intend to keep or use your other information from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set up a... it from the iTunes Store. The first time you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to transfer ...
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...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook, you want to change. To put your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the... your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook for only a short time, put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. When...
...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook, you want to change. To put your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the... your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook for only a short time, put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. When...
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... time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the ...dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter...
... time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the ...dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 all Apple products on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 all Apple products on 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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.... Removing the battery gives you access to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture ... double-click a selection. Tap the trackpad to 30 feet away. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on the trackpad...
.... Removing the battery gives you access to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture ... double-click a selection. Tap the trackpad to 30 feet away. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on the trackpad...
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Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute control - 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 -
Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute control - 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 -
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... how to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound...
... how to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound...
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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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... high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer... device. You can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook to recharge the...
... high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer... device. You can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook to recharge the...