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Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
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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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... of this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it right away. Apple may be found on your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Important...
... of this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it right away. Apple may be found on your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Important...
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...you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box MENU AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the...
...you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box MENU AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple Remote 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the...
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... MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in . AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC...
... MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in . AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC...
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Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. G ...battery is charging. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or...
Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. G ...battery is charging. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or...
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... you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." If your computer doesn't turn on or start up " on page 29. See...
... you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." If your computer doesn't turn on or start up " on page 29. See...
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... playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac. Setup Assistant helps you already have a Mac..., Setup Assistant can do it 's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. If you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to keep or use . If you don't use ...
... playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook. If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac. Setup Assistant helps you already have a Mac..., Setup Assistant can do it 's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. If you 've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to keep or use . If you don't use ...
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... shut it down. 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 timer. Moving your MacBook. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process...
... shut it down. 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 timer. Moving your MacBook. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process...
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..., press the power (®) button or any key on page 61 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 the keyboard. If you plan to store your applications... day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) ...
..., press the power (®) button or any key on page 61 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 the keyboard. If you plan to store your applications... day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) ...
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Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook.
Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all Apple products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com has links to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook.
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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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... Hold down to restart your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to click or double-click a selection. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with friends live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video ...with iMovie '08. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. The indicator light...
... Hold down to restart your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to click or double-click a selection. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote with friends live over broadband using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video ...with iMovie '08. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. The indicator light...
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Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute control - 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 -
Volume controls 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute control - 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 -
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... built-in speakers and headphone port. - You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 C Media Eject key Hold down this key to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song...
... built-in speakers and headphone port. - You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 C Media Eject key Hold down this key to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song...
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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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... to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to a line-...level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or ...
... to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to a line-...level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or ...