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Help Center facetime MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to your Mac. Welcome to control your MacBook. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in FaceTime camera Make video calls to zoom Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control Help Center gestures Click anywhere Pinch to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac.
Help Center facetime MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to your Mac. Welcome to control your MacBook. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in FaceTime camera Make video calls to zoom Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control Help Center gestures Click anywhere Pinch to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac.
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... to discover and download Mac apps. Help Center full screen Mac App Store The best way to all your messages by conversations. OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what's running on your photos. Help Center mac app store H A M C ELLO FRO UPER TIN O, C Mail Group your...
... to discover and download Mac apps. Help Center full screen Mac App Store The best way to all your messages by conversations. OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what's running on your photos. Help Center mac app store H A M C ELLO FRO UPER TIN O, C Mail Group your...
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory Contents 5
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Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 An Ounce of Prevention 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 56 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 61 Using Apple Hardware Test 62 Problems with Your Internet Connection 64 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 65 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 70 Important Safety Information 74 Important Handling Information 77 Understanding Ergonomics 79 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something? 86 Index 6 Contents
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 An Ounce of Prevention 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 56 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 61 Using Apple Hardware Test 62 Problems with Your Internet Connection 64 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 65 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 70 Important Safety Information 74 Important Handling Information 77 Understanding Ergonomics 79 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something? 86 Index 6 Contents
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Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about using it right away. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information ...starting on page 70) carefully before you first use your computer in Help Center. Many answers to get started . Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you look over the information in this chapter for help getting started ....
Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about using it right away. For information about the new features of this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information ...starting on page 70) carefully before you first use your computer in Help Center. Many answers to get started . Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you look over the information in this chapter for help getting started ....
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...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: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Â...;Â Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting...
...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: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Â...;Â Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting...
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... AC power cord. 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. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the...
... AC power cord. 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. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the...
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..., Set Up, Go 11 ® An amber light indicates that the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. When you ...don't see page 64. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in . If you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end ...
..., Set Up, Go 11 ® An amber light indicates that the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. When you ...don't see page 64. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in . If you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end ...
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If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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...helps you want to update software if the other disk. After you start Setup Assistant on your MacBook, you can leave it midprocess without quitting, move to the other computer if you need to update ...Mac, you might have Mac OS X version 10.5.3 or later installed. You can do it on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Note: If you turn on the PC you specify your Wi-Fi network, set up... a Time Machine backup or other Mac doesn't have to migrate from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration ...
...helps you want to update software if the other disk. After you start Setup Assistant on your MacBook, you can leave it midprocess without quitting, move to the other computer if you need to update ...Mac, you might have Mac OS X version 10.5.3 or later installed. You can do it on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Note: If you turn on the PC you specify your Wi-Fi network, set up... a Time Machine backup or other Mac doesn't have to migrate from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration ...
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... click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you don't intend to keep or use . Follow the remaining prompts to deauthorize it 's best to select your MacBook: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the "Transfer Information to migrate from. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from...
... click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you don't intend to keep or use . Follow the remaining prompts to deauthorize it 's best to select your MacBook: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the "Transfer Information to migrate from. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from...
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Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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...the computer is spinning can damage it, causing loss of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook for only a short time, put it to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in case you 'll be away... If you forget your login password. Important: You can set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to sleep. For...
...the computer is spinning can damage it, causing loss of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook for only a short time, put it to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in case you 'll be away... If you forget your login password. Important: You can set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to sleep. For...
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... settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to prevent the battery from the...on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake your MacBook. ÂÂ If the... display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 To wake your MacBook...: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see page 76...
... settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for information about how to prevent the battery from the...on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake your MacBook. ÂÂ If the... display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 To wake your MacBook...: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see page 76...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook FaceTime camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook FaceTime camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook on any iPhone 4, iPad 2, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo ...with friends live over the Internet using the FaceTime or iChat application. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Built-in FaceTime camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to other... Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size CD and DVD discs.
Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook on any iPhone 4, iPad 2, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo ...with friends live over the Internet using the FaceTime or iChat application. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Built-in FaceTime camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to other... Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to standard-size CD and DVD discs.
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Launchpad key Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Launchpad key Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...F8, F9) ' Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume keys (F11, F12) - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to get a comprehensive view of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." Mute key...eject a disc that's not in speakers or audio out port. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook, including Dashboard, all open it. Media Eject key C Hold down this key to the Trash. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or ...
...F8, F9) ' Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume keys (F11, F12) - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to get a comprehensive view of the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." Mute key...eject a disc that's not in speakers or audio out port. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook, including Dashboard, all open it. Media Eject key C Hold down this key to the Trash. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or ...