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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 MacBook Battery 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 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 MacBook Battery 28 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection Contents 5
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As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug In the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic ...
As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug In the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic ...
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... of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates that no power is going to the battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/...100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, 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 USB ...
... of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates that no power is going to the battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/...100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, 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 USB ...
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... of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on page 59 for information about how to store your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is ... of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down...
... of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on page 59 for information about how to store your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is ... of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down...
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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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The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Battery Run the MacBook using iChat AV, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with one finger on or off, or put it to sleep. Trackpad and trackpad ... the left of the iSight camera) or talk with Your MacBook 21 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with others using battery power when you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs...
The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Battery Run the MacBook using iChat AV, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with one finger on or off, or put it to sleep. Trackpad and trackpad ... the left of the iSight camera) or talk with Your MacBook 21 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with others using battery power when you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs...
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... at www.apple.com/store. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to prevent theft. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to recharge the MacBook battery. ¯ MagSafe... power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook.
... at www.apple.com/store. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to prevent theft. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to recharge the MacBook battery. ¯ MagSafe... power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook.
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...; wireless technology can check the charge with the battery in the power adapter to your computer. Press the button next to the lights, and the lights glow briefly to a power adapter, shut down your MacBook. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is not connected, ...your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Important: If only one when your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you use and the external devices ...
...; wireless technology can check the charge with the battery in the power adapter to your computer. Press the button next to the lights, and the lights glow briefly to a power adapter, shut down your MacBook. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is not connected, ...your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Important: If only one when your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you use and the external devices ...
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... icon in the battery with Your MacBook 27 To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on , off or in sleep. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
... icon in the battery with Your MacBook 27 To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on , off or in sleep. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
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... To learn about Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology Using Bluetooth wireless technology Caring for the battery Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications See The AirPort Support page at www... The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. The Specifications page at the top of a Mac Help page, and then select AirPort Help from the menu bar, and then click More Info. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Search for "printing" in Mac Help...
... To learn about Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology Using Bluetooth wireless technology Caring for the battery Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications See The AirPort Support page at www... The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. The Specifications page at the top of a Mac Help page, and then select AirPort Help from the menu bar, and then click More Info. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Search for "printing" in Mac Help...
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Your MacBook comes with your MacBook. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you attempt to contact Apple for service. Your computer has two memory slots that meets the following specifications: Â Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory ... information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. Consult the service and support information that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. If you access by the limited warranty on your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your...
Your MacBook comes with your MacBook. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you attempt to contact Apple for service. Your computer has two memory slots that meets the following specifications: Â Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory ... information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. Consult the service and support information that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. If you access by the limited warranty on your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your...
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Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 See the battery safety information on page 58. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your MacBook.
Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 See the battery safety information on page 58. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your MacBook.
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If you have been using your MacBook can be hot. 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
If you have been using your MacBook can be hot. 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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...page 51. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the First Aid pane to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. Be sure to be recharged. If your MacBook doesn't turn on : Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into your ...button while holding the power (®) button for about 8 to charge the battery at least until your MacBook. Â Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. If using Disk Utility to reinstall your computer and hold down the C...
...page 51. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the First Aid pane to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. Be sure to be recharged. If your MacBook doesn't turn on : Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into your ...button while holding the power (®) button for about 8 to charge the battery at least until your MacBook. Â Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. If using Disk Utility to reinstall your computer and hold down the C...
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...it is compatible with your computer. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. To see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. ... computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to start up (see "Installing Memory" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for service.
...it is compatible with your computer. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. To see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. ... computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to start up (see "Installing Memory" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for service.
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Clicking cycles between the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. Â Open System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () > About This Mac and then click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X." For information about removing the battery, see page 33. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods to find your MacBook in the battery bay.
Clicking cycles between the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. Â Open System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () > About This Mac and then click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X." For information about removing the battery, see page 33. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods to find your MacBook in the battery bay.
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Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that came with a dry cotton swab. Use only the power ...25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that can erase data on the floor in a well-ventilated location. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 57 The MagSafe power port...
Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that came with a dry cotton swab. Use only the power ...25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that can erase data on the floor in a well-ventilated location. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 57 The MagSafe power port...
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...six months or so. When storing your computer for an extended period of your computer and its components, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 60 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Cleaning your... or paper with water only and wipe the screen. Cleaning your MacBook display To clean your MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Using the optical drive The optical drive in your MacBook for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your...
...six months or so. When storing your computer for an extended period of your computer and its components, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 60 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Cleaning your... or paper with water only and wipe the screen. Cleaning your MacBook display To clean your MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Using the optical drive The optical drive in your MacBook for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your...
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... Assistant 47 Num Lock key 23 O online resources 52 optical drive about 21 supported disc sizes 60 P password, resetting 46 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 25 power adapter plugging in 57 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 problems computer freezes 43 computer won't turn on 44 display goes... 8 Internet, connecting 11 iSight video camera 21 K keyboard ergonomics 61 features 22 Keynote application 21 keys function 23 Media Eject 23 Num Lock 23 L lights battery 26 sleep indicator 21 M Mac Help 28 Mac OS X website 29 MagSafe power adapter.
... Assistant 47 Num Lock key 23 O online resources 52 optical drive about 21 supported disc sizes 60 P password, resetting 46 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 25 power adapter plugging in 57 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 problems computer freezes 43 computer won't turn on 44 display goes... 8 Internet, connecting 11 iSight video camera 21 K keyboard ergonomics 61 features 22 Keynote application 21 keys function 23 Media Eject 23 Num Lock 23 L lights battery 26 sleep indicator 21 M Mac Help 28 Mac OS X website 29 MagSafe power adapter.
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...updating 50 Software Update preferences 50 speakers 21 specifications 30 stopping an application 42 the computer 16 storing your computer 60 SuperDrive, supported disc sizes 60 support 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop... problems 46 pointer won't move 42 service and support 52 using Mac Help 52 turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 61 U updating software 50 USB connections 30 ports 25 V video camera indicator light...locating 54 service and support 52 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 16 sleep mode indicator light 21 putting computer to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 43 R RAM. ...
...updating 50 Software Update preferences 50 speakers 21 specifications 30 stopping an application 42 the computer 16 storing your computer 60 SuperDrive, supported disc sizes 60 support 52 System Preferences customizing the desktop... problems 46 pointer won't move 42 service and support 52 using Mac Help 52 turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 61 U updating software 50 USB connections 30 ports 25 V video camera indicator light...locating 54 service and support 52 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 16 sleep mode indicator light 21 putting computer to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 43 R RAM. ...