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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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...getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you are new ... this book may already know enough to questions can set it right away. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Your...
...getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you are new ... this book may already know enough to questions can set it right away. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Your...
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The following pages take 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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
The following pages take 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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
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... MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Insert...
... MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Insert...
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... is not installed. 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 Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light ...
... is not installed. 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 Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light ...
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...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 . If your computer doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook. See "Getting Answers" on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, ...Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up " on page 29. ...
...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 . If your computer doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook. See "Getting Answers" on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, ...Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up " on page 29. ...
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... authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you turn on your MacBook. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs,... videos, or audiobooks you enter your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration...
... authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you turn on your MacBook. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs,... videos, or audiobooks you enter your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration...
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...inability to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar....stopped spinning) before you can damage it and bypass the startup process. Moving your MacBook. When the computer is spinning can quickly wake it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until...
...inability to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar....stopped spinning) before you can damage it and bypass the startup process. Moving your MacBook. When the computer is spinning can quickly wake it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until...
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... on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61... the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. When...
... on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 61... the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. When...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for 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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... 2 Life with two fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook 21 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Tap the trackpad to restart your... MacBook during troubleshooting. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. If you have a SuperDrive, you can read standard-...
... 2 Life with two fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook 21 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Tap the trackpad to restart your... MacBook during troubleshooting. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. If you have a SuperDrive, you can read standard-...
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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 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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... coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize...
... coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize...
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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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...Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to , you 're connecting to prevent theft. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require... an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can also connect USB...
...Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to , you 're connecting to prevent theft. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require... an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can also connect USB...