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... installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your computer. If you are new to get started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook...
... installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your computer. If you are new to get started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook...
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... you finish working with your MacBook, you can put your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to change. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up...
... you finish working with your MacBook, you can put your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to change. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up...
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... with Photo Booth, or capture video with others using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to sleep. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with iMovie '08. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. If you have a SuperDrive...
... with Photo Booth, or capture video with others using the included iChat AV application. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to sleep. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with iMovie '08. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. If you have a SuperDrive...
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... "function keys." Mute control (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to the Trash. Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Brightness controls...
... "function keys." Mute control (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to the Trash. Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Brightness controls...
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... port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can connect one high-powered external USB device. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to Video adapter...
... port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can connect one high-powered external USB device. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to Video adapter...
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.... Connecting an external display Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Caring for the battery Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open...
.... Connecting an external display Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Caring for the battery Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open...
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... MacBook comes with your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you access by the limited warranty on your computer for information about how to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Consult the service and support information that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory...
... MacBook comes with your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you access by the limited warranty on your computer for information about how to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Consult the service and support information that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory...
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.... Â Any new software that you installed, especially software that added items to the System folder. Â Any hardware that led up to note include: Â The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Problems That Prevent You from the menu bar. Things to the problem. Occasionally you may...
.... Â Any new software that you installed, especially software that added items to the System folder. Â Any hardware that led up to note include: Â The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Problems That Prevent You from the menu bar. Things to the problem. Occasionally you may...
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... set for service. See whether removing it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. Â If the 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 startup sound...
... set for service. See whether removing it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. Â If the 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 startup sound...
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... MacBook hardware, you can reset your administrator password and passwords for all external devices from the menu bar. Then restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button. Follow the onscreen instructions. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter...
... MacBook hardware, you can reset your administrator password and passwords for all external devices from the menu bar. Then restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button. Follow the onscreen instructions. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter...
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... your ISP, or with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you are trying to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. You can try the following steps. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. Open System Preferences and click Network. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options.
... your ISP, or with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you are trying to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. You can try the following steps. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. Open System Preferences and click Network. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options.
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... for your location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure the computer or network you are...
... for your location. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure the computer or network you are...
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...-up menu. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 After selecting the destination volume for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in the "Select a Destination" pane of the Installer...
...-up menu. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 After selecting the destination volume for software updates, or get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Your computer might restart and ask you need service, contact Apple or take your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in the "Select a Destination" pane of the Installer...
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... the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other device. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that is fully inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that service or repair is required. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 57 The MagSafe power port...
... the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other device. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that is fully inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that service or repair is required. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 57 The MagSafe power port...
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..., make sure that is free of its internal and external parts are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could result in normal use but Not Least 59 Carrying your MacBook If you have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. When connecting a device, make sure the port is safe in damage to the port. Turning on your MacBook Never turn on your MacBook...
..., make sure that is free of its internal and external parts are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could result in normal use but Not Least 59 Carrying your MacBook If you have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. When connecting a device, make sure the port is safe in damage to the port. Turning on your MacBook Never turn on your MacBook...
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...: Changes or modifications to radios, television sets, and other of the FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is important that you use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between...operate the product. If the interference stops, it off. See the service and support information that came with part 15 of the television or radio. Â Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Â Plug the computer in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is not installed and used...
...: Changes or modifications to radios, television sets, and other of the FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is important that you use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between...operate the product. If the interference stops, it off. See the service and support information that came with part 15 of the television or radio. Â Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Â Plug the computer in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is not installed and used...
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... button or press any key on the keyboard. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov 67 This computer is a partnership with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity. 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...
... button or press any key on the keyboard. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov 67 This computer is a partnership with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity. 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...
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... Keynote 19 audio line in port 23 B battery indicator lights 25 location 19 performance 25 removing 33 replacing 39 storing 60 blinking question mark 43 brightness controls 21 built-in speakers 19 button, power 12, 19 C cable modem 11 camera. Index A AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 59 changing the desktop 15 password 46 System Preferences 15 checking memory 40 cleaning...
... Keynote 19 audio line in port 23 B battery indicator lights 25 location 19 performance 25 removing 33 replacing 39 storing 60 blinking question mark 43 brightness controls 21 built-in speakers 19 button, power 12, 19 C cable modem 11 camera. Index A AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 59 changing the desktop 15 password 46 System Preferences 15 checking memory 40 cleaning...
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... memory checking 40 installing 32, 33, 35 specifications 32 mercury 68 microphone 19 mini-DVI port 23 modem 11 mouse 23, 62 See also trackpad Mute control 21 N network connections 49 Network Diagnostics 47 Network Setup Assistant 47 O online resources 52 optical drive about 19 supported disc size 60 P password, resetting 46 Play/pause key 21 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 23 power adapter plugging in 57 port 23 using 10 power button 12, 19 problems...
... memory checking 40 installing 32, 33, 35 specifications 32 mercury 68 microphone 19 mini-DVI port 23 modem 11 mouse 23, 62 See also trackpad Mute control 21 N network connections 49 Network Diagnostics 47 Network Setup Assistant 47 O online resources 52 optical drive about 19 supported disc size 60 P password, resetting 46 Play/pause key 21 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 23 power adapter plugging in 57 port 23 using 10 power button 12, 19 problems...
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... a disc 46 hardware problems 46 pointer won't move 42 screen goes black 45 service and support 52 using Mac Help 52 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 61 U updating software 50 USB connections 29 ports 23 V video camera indicator light 19 mini-DVI port 23 volume controls 21 W waking your password 46 Rewind key 21 right click 24 S safety general safety instructions 56 power adapter 57 screen goes black 45 setting brightness 21 See also display scrolling trackpad feature 19 scrolling with...
... a disc 46 hardware problems 46 pointer won't move 42 screen goes black 45 service and support 52 using Mac Help 52 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 61 U updating software 50 USB connections 29 ports 23 V video camera indicator light 19 mini-DVI port 23 volume controls 21 W waking your password 46 Rewind key 21 right click 24 S safety general safety instructions 56 power adapter 57 screen goes black 45 setting brightness 21 See also display scrolling trackpad feature 19 scrolling with...