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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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... look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, ...so the images shown in Mac Help. Many answers to find out about getting started . If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your...
... look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, ...so the images shown in Mac Help. Many answers to find out about getting started . If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your...
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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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... port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To...
... port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To...
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... 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. If 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...
... 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. If 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...
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...computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook 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 or start up a wireless ..., in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. After it starts up " on , see "If your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on page 29. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
...computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook 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 or start up a wireless ..., in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. After it starts up " on , see "If your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on page 29. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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... you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you ...don't use . Setup Assistant helps you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac. Go to deauthorize it from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do...
... you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you ...don't use . Setup Assistant helps you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac. Go to deauthorize it from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do...
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... to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the...click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your computer while the hard disk is in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search ...
... to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the...click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your computer while the hard disk is in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search ...
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... computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to use your MacBook. Â If the display is already open it to wake your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...Up, Go If you left them. When 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 the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button...
... computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to use your MacBook. Â If the display is already open it to wake your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...Up, Go If you left them. When 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 the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button...
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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 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.
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 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.
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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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.... Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Tap the trackpad to CDs. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook 21 Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also... write to sleep. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. If you ...
.... Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Tap the trackpad to CDs. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook 21 Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also... write to sleep. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. If you ...
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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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... Eject key Hold down this key to the Trash. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject...
... Eject key Hold down this key to the Trash. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject...
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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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... cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 You can connect one high-powered external USB device. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports...headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook to your MacBook. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage...
... cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 You can connect one high-powered external USB device. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports...headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook to your MacBook. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage...