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Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
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Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. iMovie Collect all your video in minutes. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library.
Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. iMovie Collect all your video in minutes. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library.
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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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Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to get started . If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see ...onscreen. If you see "Getting Answers" on page 29. Make sure you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your...
Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to get started . If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see ...onscreen. If you see "Getting Answers" on page 29. Make sure you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your...
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... following pages take you can set it right away. What's 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 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up ...
... following pages take you can set it right away. What's 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 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up ...
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... power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in...
... power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in...
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... wall jack. 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. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. If you don't see a light, make sure ...the connector is not installed. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to...
... wall jack. 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. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. If you don't see a light, make sure ...the connector is not installed. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to...
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... bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up " on page 29. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ®...
... bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up " on page 29. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ®...
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..., in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you enter your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's ...best to transfer information when you don't use . Step 4: Configure your MacBook. The first time you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased...
..., in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you enter your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's ...best to transfer information when you don't use . Step 4: Configure your MacBook. The first time you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Moving your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. When... the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set...
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Moving your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. When... the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set...
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... closed, simply open it down. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to shut it to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during...computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to prevent your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 ...
... closed, simply open it down. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to shut it to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during...computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to prevent your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 ...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on 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 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 all Apple products on 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 an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
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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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...application. Tap the trackpad to CDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Hold down to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator ... the iSight camera) or talk with iMovie '08. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to restart your MacBook. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using iChat AV, take pictures with...double-click a selection. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in your MacBook during troubleshooting. If you have a SuperDrive, you access to sleep.
...application. Tap the trackpad to CDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Hold down to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator ... the iSight camera) or talk with iMovie '08. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to restart your MacBook. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using iChat AV, take pictures with...double-click a selection. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in your MacBook during troubleshooting. If you have a SuperDrive, you access to sleep.
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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 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 -
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... decrease (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Mute control (F10) Mute the sound...
... decrease (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Mute control (F10) Mute the sound...