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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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... it is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe...
... it is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe...
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... an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Note: When you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the ...-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector...
... an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Note: When you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the ...-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector...
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... it down your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to prevent your battery from sleep, your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren...'t going to use your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu ...
... it down your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to prevent your battery from sleep, your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren...'t going to use your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu ...
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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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.... Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with two fingers. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with friends live over broadband using battery power when you access to the memory in your MacBook. Hold down to click or double-click a selection. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music,... movies, games, and multimedia files. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera...
.... Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with two fingers. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with friends live over broadband using battery power when you access to the memory in your MacBook. Hold down to click or double-click a selection. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music,... movies, games, and multimedia files. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera...
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...2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. You can connect ...one high-powered external USB device. 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...
...2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. You can connect ...one high-powered external USB device. 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...
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... AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can check the charge with a charged one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is connected. Press the button next to the lights, and the lights glow ...briefly to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with Your MacBook 27 If no lights are working, attach your MacBook. You can run your MacBook varies, depending on the battery itself. You can help conserve battery charge. Plug in the power adapter to show ...
... AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can check the charge with a charged one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is connected. Press the button next to the lights, and the lights glow ...briefly to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with Your MacBook 27 If no lights are working, attach your MacBook. You can run your MacBook varies, depending on the battery itself. You can help conserve battery charge. Plug in the power adapter to show ...
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... devices, and system settings you are currently using. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in the...
... devices, and system settings you are currently using. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in the...
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... for the battery Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Connecting a printer Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support...More Info. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting to the Internet Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Front Row Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Specifications...
... for the battery Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Connecting a printer Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "printing" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support...More Info. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Connecting to the Internet Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. Front Row Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Specifications...
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... support information that you attempt to contact Apple for service. If you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. This chapter provides information and instructions for...
... support information that you attempt to contact Apple for service. If you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. This chapter provides information and instructions for...
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The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, 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. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery.
The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, 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. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery.
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Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down 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 can be warm.
Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down 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 can be warm.
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Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the battery into the battery compartment. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down. Gently press the left side of the battery into place. Á ¥ Á ¥ 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41
Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the battery into the battery compartment. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down. Gently press the left side of the battery into place. Á ¥ Á ¥ 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41
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...; Wait a few seconds. When your computer's system software. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. Be sure to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that doesn't work, try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you might need to reinstall your ... stops charging and you plug in the power cord, try restarting by holding down the power (®) button for about 8 to charge the battery at least until your MacBook. You should see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. If the computer doesn't soon start up , shut it . Â Check ...
...; Wait a few seconds. When your computer's system software. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. Be sure to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that doesn't work, try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you might need to reinstall your ... stops charging and you plug in the power cord, try restarting by holding down the power (®) button for about 8 to charge the battery at least until your MacBook. You should see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. If the computer doesn't soon start up , shut it . Â Check ...
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...your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery ... might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in any external devices and resuming your... problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the...
...your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery ... might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in any external devices and resuming your... problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the...
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...Profiler (in the battery bay. 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 /Applications/...Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial ...
...Profiler (in the battery bay. 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 /Applications/...Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial ...
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... normal use only the recommended procedure described on page 62). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it gently with a dry cotton swab.... To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. If debris gets into a power outlet. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. Using the ...
... normal use only the recommended procedure described on page 62). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it gently with a dry cotton swab.... To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. If debris gets into a power outlet. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. Using the ...
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...checked. Replace the battery only with an Apple-authorized battery for use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may sound normal but Not Least Handling the battery Do not drop, disassemble, crush, incinerate, or expose the battery to your local environmental... volume, the less time is not intended for this product. Hearing experts suggest that may occur if earbuds or headphones are used batteries promptly according to temperatures above 212° F (100° C). Dispose of the computer system could be damaging to protect your...
...checked. Replace the battery only with an Apple-authorized battery for use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may sound normal but Not Least Handling the battery Do not drop, disassemble, crush, incinerate, or expose the battery to your local environmental... volume, the less time is not intended for this product. Hearing experts suggest that may occur if earbuds or headphones are used batteries promptly according to temperatures above 212° F (100° C). Dispose of the computer system could be damaging to protect your...
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...computer. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your computer for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, keep it from your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent.... Using the optical drive The optical drive in your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the...
...computer. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your computer for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, keep it from your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent.... Using the optical drive The optical drive in your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the...