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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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 27 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 42 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 48 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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 27 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 42 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 48 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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49 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
49 Problems with Your Internet Connection 52 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 52 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 53 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 58 Important Safety Information 61 Important Handling Information 63 Understanding Ergonomics 65 Apple and the Environment 67 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 74 Index 6 Contents
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... are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Make sure you look over ... you are new to get started . Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 57...
... are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Make sure you look over ... you are new to get started . Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 57...
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... AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote 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...
... AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote 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...
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... power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position.
... power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position.
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Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, ... connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Note: When you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the...
Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, ... connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Note: When you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the...
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Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose ... networking. You hear a tone when you turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about setting up " on , see "If your MacBook. After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to...
Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose ... networking. You hear a tone when you turn on page 46. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about setting up " on , see "If your MacBook. After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to...
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... user account on your previous Mac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you can help you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you turn on ... information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using ...
... user account on your previous Mac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you can help you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you turn on ... information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using ...
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...hard disk is in the dialog that the computer is spinning can put your MacBook for the specific preference you can quickly wake it to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can damage it, causing loss of data or the ...inability to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook to start up from the menu bar. To put it to sleep or shut it down. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep...
...hard disk is in the dialog that the computer is spinning can put your MacBook for the specific preference you can quickly wake it to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can damage it, causing loss of data or the ...inability to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook to start up from the menu bar. To put it to sleep or shut it down. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep...
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... see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for information about how to wake your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from sleep, your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard... you left them. When your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use 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...
... see "Important Handling Information" on page 61 for information about how to wake your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from sleep, your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard... you left them. When your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use 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...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for your MacBook. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all Apple products on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for your MacBook. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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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 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on your MacBook. If you have a SuperDrive, you access to the memory in your MacBook from a power outlet. Built-in sleep. Tap the trackpad to restart your Apple Remote with two fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one...
... drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook on your MacBook. If you have a SuperDrive, you access to the memory in your MacBook from a power outlet. Built-in sleep. Tap the trackpad to restart your Apple Remote with two fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one...
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Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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 - Mute control -
Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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 - Mute control -
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.... - Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Exposé...
.... - Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Exposé...
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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 24 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 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge... the MacBook battery. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device...
...or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge... the MacBook battery. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device...