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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 As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the...
... from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the...
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A green light indicates that the battery is charging. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector 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...
A green light indicates that the battery is charging. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector 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...
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... 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. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes ...174;) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
... 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. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes ...174;) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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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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Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook during troubleshooting. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to restart your MacBook... the included iChat AV application. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Hold down to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Removing the battery gives you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs....
Battery Run the MacBook using battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook during troubleshooting. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to restart your MacBook... the included iChat AV application. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Hold down to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Removing the battery gives you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs....
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The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to ...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 a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external ...
The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to ...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 a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external ...
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... to the lights, and the lights glow briefly to a power adapter, shut down your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left in the battery. The length of the MacBook. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can run your...
... to the lights, and the lights glow briefly to a power adapter, shut down your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left in the battery. The length of the MacBook. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can run your...
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...apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with your Energy Saver settings. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in sleep. For more quickly, however, when the computer is off , or in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery... recharges whether the computer is based on , off or in the battery with Your MacBook Á ¥ Button Indicator lights Battery The amount of power left can also be checked by...
...apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with your Energy Saver settings. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in sleep. For more quickly, however, when the computer is off , or in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery... recharges whether the computer is based on , off or in the battery with Your MacBook Á ¥ Button Indicator lights Battery The amount of power left can also be checked by...
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... for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. FireWire and USB connections Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting to the Internet Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "Internet" in Mac...choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Apple Remote Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at ...
... for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. FireWire and USB connections Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting to the Internet Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "Internet" in Mac...choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Apple Remote Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at ...
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... your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. If you access by the limited warranty on 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... (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Your MacBook comes with your computer. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult the service and support information that you attempt to contact Apple for service. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional ...
... your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. If you access by the limited warranty on 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... (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Your MacBook comes with your computer. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult the service and support information that you attempt to contact Apple for service. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional ...
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WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 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. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. See the battery safety information on page 60.
WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 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. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. See the battery safety information on page 60.
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If you have been using your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook can be warm. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch.
If you have been using your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook can be warm. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch.
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... to charge the battery at least until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is flashing, allow the power adapter to be recharged. Be sure to reinstall your MacBook. Press the small button on or start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. If ... X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. You should see one to see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on the battery. After the computer starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help,...
... to charge the battery at least until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is flashing, allow the power adapter to be recharged. Be sure to reinstall your MacBook. Press the small button on or start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. If ... X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. You should see one to see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on the battery. After the computer starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help,...
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... immediately hold down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. To see "Learning More, Service, and Support" ...on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®)...
... immediately hold down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. To see "Learning More, Service, and Support" ...on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®)...
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...number. Â Open System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () > About This Mac and then click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS ...battery, see page 35. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Country Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone (353) 1850 946 191 00800-7666-7666 (44) 0870 876 0753 Website www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook in the battery...
...number. Â Open System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () > About This Mac and then click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS ...battery, see page 35. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Country Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom Phone (353) 1850 946 191 00800-7666-7666 (44) 0870 876 0753 Website www.apple.com/ie/support www.apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook in the battery...
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... the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 59 Using the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is fully inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into the case. Â Your MacBook or...a magnet that is exposed to clean the case (use . If debris gets into a power outlet, or place it gently with this port. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that can erase data on page 62). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your...
... the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 59 Using the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is fully inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into the case. Â Your MacBook or...a magnet that is exposed to clean the case (use . If debris gets into a power outlet, or place it gently with this port. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that can erase data on page 62). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your...
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... cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. When storing your MacBook. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 62 Chapter 5 ... longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Using the optical drive The optical drive in your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might ...
... cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. When storing your MacBook. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 62 Chapter 5 ... longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Using the optical drive The optical drive in your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might ...
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...iSight video camera 21 K keyboard ergonomics 63 features 22 media controls 23 keyboard shortcuts 26 Keynote application 21 keys function 23 Media Eject 23 L lights battery 27 sleep indicator 21 M Mac Help 29 Mac OS X website 30 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port 25 media controls 23 Media... 49 O online resources 54 optical drive about 21 supported disc size 62 P password, resetting 48 Play/pause key 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 25 power adapter plugging in 59 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 problems computer freezes 45 computer won't turn on 46 pointer won...
...iSight video camera 21 K keyboard ergonomics 63 features 22 media controls 23 keyboard shortcuts 26 Keynote application 21 keys function 23 Media Eject 23 L lights battery 27 sleep indicator 21 M Mac Help 29 Mac OS X website 30 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port 25 media controls 23 Media... 49 O online resources 54 optical drive about 21 supported disc size 62 P password, resetting 48 Play/pause key 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 25 power adapter plugging in 59 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 problems computer freezes 45 computer won't turn on 46 pointer won...
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screen goes black 47 trouble ejecting a disc 48 trouble using Mac Help 54 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 63 U updating software 52 USB connections 31 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 mini-DVI port 25 volume controls 23 W waking ... 44 screen goes black 47 service and support 54 using AirPort 52 putting your computer 16 76 Looking for Something? See memory removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 41 resetting your password 48 Rewind key 23 right click 26 S safety general safety instructions 58 power adapter 59 screen goes black 47...
screen goes black 47 trouble ejecting a disc 48 trouble using Mac Help 54 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 63 U updating software 52 USB connections 31 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 mini-DVI port 25 volume controls 23 W waking ... 44 screen goes black 47 service and support 54 using AirPort 52 putting your computer 16 76 Looking for Something? See memory removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 41 resetting your password 48 Rewind key 23 right click 26 S safety general safety instructions 58 power adapter 59 screen goes black 47...