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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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Contents 5
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... Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 19 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Slot-loading optical drive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately...
... Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 19 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Slot-loading optical drive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately...
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... "function keys." You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers or headphone port...
... "function keys." You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers or headphone port...
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... an Ethernet crossover cable. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, modem, and more to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.
... an Ethernet crossover cable. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, modem, and more to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.
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..., peripheral devices, and system settings you use , and adjust your MacBook draws power from its battery. The length of your MacBook. Press the button next to the lights, and the lights glow briefly to optimize battery life. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of battery charge remaining by looking at the eight battery level indicator lights on...
..., peripheral devices, and system settings you use , and adjust your MacBook draws power from its battery. The length of your MacBook. Press the button next to the lights, and the lights glow briefly to optimize battery life. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of battery charge remaining by looking at the eight battery level indicator lights on...
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Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "Internet." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Connecting to the Internet Mac...
Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "Internet." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Connecting to the Internet Mac...
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... instructions for replacing the battery, upgrading the hard disk drive, and installing additional memory in your MacBook. Consult the service and support information that you attempt to replace the hard disk drive or install memory. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, security lock, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to contact Apple for information about how to prevent damaging the computer. Use care when handling the battery. To remove and replace the battery: 1 Shut down to let the internal...
... instructions for replacing the battery, upgrading the hard disk drive, and installing additional memory in your MacBook. Consult the service and support information that you attempt to replace the hard disk drive or install memory. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, security lock, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to contact Apple for information about how to prevent damaging the computer. Use care when handling the battery. To remove and replace the battery: 1 Shut down to let the internal...
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... the Option key. Â Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn't soon start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Disconnect all external peripherals and try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it. Â Check whether the battery needs to recharge. If the power adapter stops charging and you plug in order until your computer. For more information about 8 to eight lights indicating the battery's level...
... the Option key. Â Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn't soon start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Disconnect all external peripherals and try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it. Â Check whether the battery needs to recharge. If the power adapter stops charging and you plug in order until your computer. For more information about 8 to eight lights indicating the battery's level...
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..., Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge 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...
..., Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge 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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... administrator password and passwords for all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs to be using the disc and try again. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar. If you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to left to right and then from left , five times in your battery is installed...
... administrator password and passwords for all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs to be using the disc and try again. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar. If you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to left to right and then from left , five times in your battery is installed...
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... screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. Open System Preferences and click Network. If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications Install DVD to open Network Setup...
... screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. Open System Preferences and click Network. If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications Install DVD to open Network Setup...
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Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can use an AirPort Base Station to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. For information about using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or go to the instructions that came with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have properly configured the software according to the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If...
Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can use an AirPort Base Station to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. For information about using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or go to the instructions that came with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have properly configured the software according to the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If...
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...: 1 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in Mac Help. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for answers to www.apple.com/support. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. If you need service, contact Apple or take your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in . 2 Insert the Applications Install DVD that...
...: 1 Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in Mac Help. You can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for answers to www.apple.com/support. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. If you need service, contact Apple or take your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in . 2 Insert the Applications Install DVD that...
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...; Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . 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 MagSafe power port, remove it on a credit card, iPod, or other device. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required...
...; Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . 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 MagSafe power port, remove it on a credit card, iPod, or other device. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required...
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... the power adapter, and remove the battery. Handling glass parts Your MacBook contains glass components, including the display and trackpad. To maintain the capacity of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Avoid getting moisture in the drive. Do not use the included cleaning cloth to approximately 50 percent and then remove it in a cool location...
... the power adapter, and remove the battery. Handling glass parts Your MacBook contains glass components, including the display and trackpad. To maintain the capacity of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Avoid getting moisture in the drive. Do not use the included cleaning cloth to approximately 50 percent and then remove it in a cool location...
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... breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. Operation is on circuits controlled by the computer or one side or the other electronic devices. 76 See the service and support information that you use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to reduce the possibility...
... breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. Operation is on circuits controlled by the computer or one side or the other electronic devices. 76 See the service and support information that you use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to reduce the possibility...
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To wake 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 product meet the ENERGY STAR® ...Apple has determined that came with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov External USB Modem Information When connecting your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. The ENERGY STAR® program is shipped with power management enabled...
To wake 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 product meet the ENERGY STAR® ...Apple has determined that came with the computer set to sleep after 10 minutes of user inactivity. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov External USB Modem Information When connecting your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. The ENERGY STAR® program is shipped with power management enabled...
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...'t turn on 54 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 25 controls. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 71 changing the desktop 15 password 56 System Preferences 15 checking memory 49 cleaning the screen 72 your computer 79 Dock 29 downloading software 61 drive, optical 19 DSL modem 11 82 Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 using 30 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 56 Apple Remote...
...'t turn on 54 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 25 controls. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 71 changing the desktop 15 password 56 System Preferences 15 checking memory 49 cleaning the screen 72 your computer 79 Dock 29 downloading software 61 drive, optical 19 DSL modem 11 82 Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 using 30 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 56 Apple Remote...
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... infrared receiver (IR) 19 installation instructions memory 42 overview 8 Internet connecting to 11 connection problems 60 inventory of items 9 iSight video camera 19 K keyboard ergonomics 73 features 20 illumination keys 21 media keys 21 shortcuts 25 See also keys Keynote application 19 keys brightness 21 Dashboard 21 Exposé 21 function (fn) 21 keyboard illumination 21 media 21 Media Eject 21 mute 21 volume 21 L lights battery 28, 56 sleep indicator 19 M Mac Help 29...
... infrared receiver (IR) 19 installation instructions memory 42 overview 8 Internet connecting to 11 connection problems 60 inventory of items 9 iSight video camera 19 K keyboard ergonomics 73 features 20 illumination keys 21 media keys 21 shortcuts 25 See also keys Keynote application 19 keys brightness 21 Dashboard 21 Exposé 21 function (fn) 21 keyboard illumination 21 media 21 Media Eject 21 mute 21 volume 21 L lights battery 28, 56 sleep indicator 19 M Mac Help 29...
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... 52 screen goes black 55 trouble ejecting a disc 56 trouble using trackpad 26 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 72 goes black 55 setting brightness 21 scrolling with two fingers 24 SDRAM specifications 42 secondary click 25 secondary click zone 25 security slot 23 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 38 serial number, locating 65 service and support 64 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 16 sleep mode indicator light 19 putting computer to sleep 15 software installation discs 61 updating 61 Software Update...
... 52 screen goes black 55 trouble ejecting a disc 56 trouble using trackpad 26 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 72 goes black 55 setting brightness 21 scrolling with two fingers 24 SDRAM specifications 42 secondary click 25 secondary click zone 25 security slot 23 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 38 serial number, locating 65 service and support 64 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 16 sleep mode indicator light 19 putting computer to sleep 15 software installation discs 61 updating 61 Software Update...