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Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook. Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. 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 MacBook. Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate
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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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... your computer. Many answers to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. 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 chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 ... new to Macintosh computers, read this book may be found on page 29. If you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . Your MacBook is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . If you have never used...
... your computer. Many answers to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. 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 chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 ... new to Macintosh computers, read this book may be found on page 29. If you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . Your MacBook is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . If you have never used...
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What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it right away.
What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it right away.
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... plug are in . When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull... pull drawing it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. First pull ...
... plug are in . When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull... pull drawing it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. First pull ...
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..., connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on your MacBook and the other end to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of the network. If you first connect the power adapter to glow. For troubleshooting... tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to your MacBook, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates that you through the connection process. Note: When you ...
..., connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on your MacBook and the other end to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of the network. If you first connect the power adapter to glow. For troubleshooting... tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to your MacBook, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates that you through the connection process. Note: When you ...
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...on or start up " on your MacBook. ® Â To use a dial-up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 3: Press the power... (®) button briefly to start up . Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. You hear ...
...on or start up " on your MacBook. ® Â To use a dial-up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 3: Press the power... (®) button briefly to start up . Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. You hear ...
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... iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you don't intend ...'t use . If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to keep or use your other information from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac using Migration Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-...
... iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you don't intend ...'t use . If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to keep or use your other information from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac using Migration Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-...
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...pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you move your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and... the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you can put it to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from...
...pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you move your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and... the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you can put it to sleep or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from...
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... of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed..., simply open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on ...
... of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed..., simply open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on ...
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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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... or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to control Front Row and Keynote ... the microphone (located above the Esc key on the trackpad. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with ...
... or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to control Front Row and Keynote ... the microphone (located above the Esc key on the trackpad. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with ...
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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) - Mute key - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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) - Mute key - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. 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). Available on select models. ' Media...
... (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. 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). Available on select models. ' Media...
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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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... Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, modem, and more to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Note: Adapters and other accessories are ...sold separately at www.apple.com/store. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. G ...
... Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, modem, and more to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Note: Adapters and other accessories are ...sold separately at www.apple.com/store. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. G ...
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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 Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook trackpad is on the trackpad. To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click 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 Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook trackpad is on the trackpad. To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click 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.