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Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
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Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
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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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 25 Using the MacBook Battery 27 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 25 Using the MacBook Battery 27 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 50 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 50 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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...Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started . Many answers to find out about getting started . For information ...film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may be found on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you...
...Mac Help. Make sure you look over the information in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started . Many answers to find out about getting started . For information ...film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may be found on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you...
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The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box AC power cord AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 it right away.
The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box AC power cord AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 it right away.
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..., not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in...
..., not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in...
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...starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. 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 glow. 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. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged...
...starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. 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 glow. 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. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged...
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... "Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 27. After it starts up " on or start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then ... briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. You hear a tone when you turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
... "Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 27. After it starts up " on or start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then ... briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. You hear a tone when you turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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... for use. Go to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you don't use your previous Mac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it.... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts.
... for use. Go to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you don't use your previous Mac. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it.... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts.
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you can put it to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command... search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you get to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you want to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk.
...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you can put it to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command... search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you get to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you want to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk.
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... press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to store your MacBook for 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. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left ...
... press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to store your MacBook for 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. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left ...
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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 18 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 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... power when you are away from up to sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with iMovie '08. If you have a SuperDrive, you access... to restart your MacBook. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to click or double-click a selection. Tap ...
... power when you are away from up to sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with iMovie '08. If you have a SuperDrive, you access... to restart your MacBook. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to click or double-click a selection. Tap ...
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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 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...é All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. 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 F12). Mute control (F10) Mute the...
...é All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. 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 F12). Mute control (F10) Mute the...
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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 22 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 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook