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Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to your MacBook.
Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to your MacBook.
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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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56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
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For information about the new features of this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be found on page 67) carefully before ... be slightly different from what you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your computer in Mac Help.
For information about the new features of this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be found on page 67) carefully before ... be slightly different from what you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your computer in Mac Help.
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What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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... sure the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power... it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are in their completely extended position.
... sure the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power... it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the MacBook and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are in their completely extended position.
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... power adapter is turned on and that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Step 2: Connect to glow. An amber...
... power adapter is turned on and that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Step 2: Connect to glow. An amber...
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...If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port ...on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready,...
...If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port ...on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready,...
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...purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless connection. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. The first time you 've purchased from your other Mac, it's best to keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications..., and other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from the iTunes Store.
...purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless connection. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. The first time you 've purchased from your other Mac, it's best to keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications..., and other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from the iTunes Store.
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... of data or the inability to sleep. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you can put your MacBook. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep...
... of data or the inability to sleep. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you can put your MacBook. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep...
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... on page 71 for an extended period 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 closed, simply open , press the power (®...
... on page 71 for an extended period 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 closed, simply open , press the power (®...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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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. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located above the Esc key on page 24). Trackpad Click or double-...to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away ...
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. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located above the Esc key on page 24). Trackpad Click or double-...to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away ...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute key -
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute key -
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... key to eject a disc that's not in speakers or headphone port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. 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). Exposé All Windows key...
... key to eject a disc that's not in speakers or headphone port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. 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). Exposé All Windows key...
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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 d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort 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 d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... Ethernet crossover cable. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to recharge the MacBook battery. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, ...a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to your MacBook to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini ...
... Ethernet crossover cable. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to recharge the MacBook battery. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, ...a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to your MacBook to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini ...
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Here are ways to use your MacBook trackpad: Â Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on by default. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook trackpad is on the trackpad. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures.
Here are ways to use your MacBook trackpad: Â Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on by default. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook trackpad is on the trackpad. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures.