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www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help iSight Spotlight Find anything on your sofa. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help Front Row Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Spotlight Music Front Row with up to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your system as fast as you type.
www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help iSight Spotlight Find anything on your sofa. www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help Front Row Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Spotlight Music Front Row with up to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfort of your system as fast as you type.
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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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49 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
49 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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... the safety information starting on page 28. Many answers to find out about getting started . If you are new to get started . Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start... using it up your computer. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may...
... the safety information starting on page 28. Many answers to find out about getting started . If you are new to get started . Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start... using it up your computer. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may...
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What's 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 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 a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right away. The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
What's 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 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 a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right away. The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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... remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port.
... remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port.
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.../store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to the battery. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an ... seated properly. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is going...
.../store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to the battery. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an ... seated properly. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is going...
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You hear a tone when 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 or start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Step 3: Press...(®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. For information about setting up . If your computer doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook. See "Getting Answers" on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up " on page 28. Note: Your...
You hear a tone when 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 or start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Step 3: Press...(®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. For information about setting up . If your computer doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook. See "Getting Answers" on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up " on page 28. Note: Your...
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...-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use a mouse with Setup Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your MacBook. Go to scroll. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it 's best to transfer information when you first start up another authorization... your other information from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you 've purchased from being played by someone else and ...
...-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use a mouse with Setup Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your MacBook. Go to scroll. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it 's best to transfer information when you first start up another authorization... your other information from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you 've purchased from being played by someone else and ...
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...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down... When you finish working with your MacBook, you can put your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for the specific preference you move your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...
...until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook. To put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep or Shutting It Down... When you finish working with your MacBook, you can put your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for the specific preference you move your MacBook. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...
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...any key on the keyboard, or any button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on...prevent your battery from sleep, 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...
...any key on the keyboard, or any button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on...prevent your battery from sleep, 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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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 the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features 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 the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features of 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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... broadband using iChat AV, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie HD. Press and hold to restart your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to 30 feet away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly with the microphone (located...
... broadband using iChat AV, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie HD. Press and hold to restart your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to 30 feet away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds directly with the microphone (located...
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Volume controls Standard function keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function key (fn) - Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls -
Volume controls Standard function keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function key (fn) - Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls -
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..., F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. F4, F5 (volume controls) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your MacBook display. - F6 (Num Lock key) Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. i F7 (video mode toggle key) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers...
..., F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. F4, F5 (volume controls) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of your MacBook display. - F6 (Num Lock key) Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. i F7 (video mode toggle key) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers...
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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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..., a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital ...video cameras and storage devices. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple...
..., a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital ...video cameras and storage devices. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple...