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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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... and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and ...computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard...
... and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and ...computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard...
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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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... crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to an external display, projection device, ...optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. You can connect...
... crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to an external display, projection device, ...optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. You can connect...
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...finger, the farther the pointer moves. Here are some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad and ...the trackpad to move your finger slowly across the trackpad. To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. How far the pointer moves onscreen is affected by holding down the Control (ctrl) key ...
...finger, the farther the pointer moves. Here are some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad and ...the trackpad to move your finger slowly across the trackpad. To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. How far the pointer moves onscreen is affected by holding down the Control (ctrl) key ...
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To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
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... Help. Or open an iLife '08 application, open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/macosx. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. "Learning More, Service, and...
... Help. Or open an iLife '08 application, open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/macosx. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. "Learning More, Service, and...
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... others. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook and for working more comfortably. Handling your MacBook Set up your MacBook on a stable work surface that of liquid, such as the material can block the airflow... fog. Never push objects into the ventilation openings. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook may become very warm during normal use. Protect your MacBook from your MacBook away from sources of your equipment, follow these instructions handy for adequate air circulation...
... others. Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook and for working more comfortably. Handling your MacBook Set up your MacBook on a stable work surface that of liquid, such as the material can block the airflow... fog. Never push objects into the ventilation openings. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook may become very warm during normal use. Protect your MacBook from your MacBook away from sources of your equipment, follow these instructions handy for adequate air circulation...
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Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your shoulders should be relaxed. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.
Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your shoulders should be relaxed. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.
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... the manufacturer's instructions for adjusting the backrest to avoid fatigue. If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within comfortable reach. Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. The back of the chair so your thighs are horizontal...
... the manufacturer's instructions for adjusting the backrest to avoid fatigue. If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within comfortable reach. Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. The back of the chair so your thighs are horizontal...
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... location to another, or if the lighting in your work surface. The display is to use a footrest with a keyboard tray that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. You might have to raise your chair so that 's lower than the regular work area changes. If this makes... it impossible to rest your feet flat on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is available on the web: www...
... location to another, or if the lighting in your work surface. The display is to use a footrest with a keyboard tray that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. You might have to raise your chair so that 's lower than the regular work area changes. If this makes... it impossible to rest your feet flat on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is available on the web: www...
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... of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with your modem. The ENERGY STAR® program is shipped with power management enabled with....energystar.gov 69 Taiwan Class B Statement ENERGY STAR® Compliance VCCI Class B Statement Russia External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that standard configurations of this...
... of user inactivity. To wake your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with your modem. The ENERGY STAR® program is shipped with power management enabled with....energystar.gov 69 Taiwan Class B Statement ENERGY STAR® Compliance VCCI Class B Statement Russia External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that standard configurations of this...
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... 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... 30 infrared receiver (IR) 21 installation instructions memory 35, 37 overview 8 Internet, connecting to 11 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...
... 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... 30 infrared receiver (IR) 21 installation instructions memory 35, 37 overview 8 Internet, connecting to 11 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...
MacBook User Guide
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
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Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
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...disc. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 To learn how to open Exposé and... F12 opens Dashboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your keyboard illumination. When the numeric keypad is ...
...disc. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 To learn how to open Exposé and... F12 opens Dashboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your keyboard illumination. When the numeric keypad is ...
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... the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to shut it to prevent your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up from the hard disk. To shut down . The sleep indicator ...Getting Started 23 If you move your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white... display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on briefly during the shutdown process.
... the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to shut it to prevent your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up from the hard disk. To shut down . The sleep indicator ...Getting Started 23 If you move your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white... display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on briefly during the shutdown process.
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... and F2 keys labeled with your new MacBook Pro, you might need to see Appendix B, "Safety, Use, and Care Information," on page 105. Open the Displays pane and deselect the "Automatically adjust brightness as the display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about handling and using...
... and F2 keys labeled with your new MacBook Pro, you might need to see Appendix B, "Safety, Use, and Care Information," on page 105. Open the Displays pane and deselect the "Automatically adjust brightness as the display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about handling and using...
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... cloth before you use it. Â Never use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. You can turn on the trackpad. You can be turned off or adjusted in ...the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. This feature can also scroll vertically and horizontally in a ... problem by moving two fingers on this feature and other object. Â Keep your finger to Know Your MacBook Pro Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad button, you can use a pen ...
... cloth before you use it. Â Never use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. You can turn on the trackpad. You can be turned off or adjusted in ...the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. This feature can also scroll vertically and horizontally in a ... problem by moving two fingers on this feature and other object. Â Keep your finger to Know Your MacBook Pro Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad button, you can use a pen ...
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... the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key glows green, indicating that is active. Using the Keyboard Your MacBook Pro keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in your keyboard doesn't seem to Know Your MacBook Pro 33 When you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to quit) are...as x-Q to turn it off. When the numeric keypad is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label. Your MacBook Pro is equipped with an illuminated keyboard that the keypad is adjusted by the ambient light sensing (ALS) system according to the ...
... the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key glows green, indicating that is active. Using the Keyboard Your MacBook Pro keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in your keyboard doesn't seem to Know Your MacBook Pro 33 When you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to quit) are...as x-Q to turn it off. When the numeric keypad is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label. Your MacBook Pro is equipped with an illuminated keyboard that the keypad is adjusted by the ambient light sensing (ALS) system according to the ...