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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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 25 Using the MacBook Battery 27 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 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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 25 Using the MacBook Battery 27 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 Contents 5
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... into the MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery.
... into the MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery.
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...available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow... modem, DSL modem, or network. 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. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly.
...available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow... modem, DSL modem, or network. 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. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly.
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... The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you left them. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you aren't going to use your battery from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are ...exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to prevent your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () ...
... The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you left them. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you aren't going to use your battery from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are ...exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to prevent your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () ...
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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 18 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 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...iSight camera is in sleep. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on your MacBook. Tap the trackpad to restart your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Removing the battery gives you are away from up to 30 feet away. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses...write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. If you have a SuperDrive, you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front ...
...iSight camera is in sleep. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on your MacBook. Tap the trackpad to restart your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Removing the battery gives you are away from up to 30 feet away. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses...write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. If you have a SuperDrive, you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front ...
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... and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. You can connect one high-powered... external USB device. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital...
... and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. You can connect one high-powered... external USB device. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital...
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...power adapter and let the battery recharge. You can run your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you are on, the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is not connected, your computer. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter... is connected. To replace a low battery with the battery in or out of time that...
...power adapter and let the battery recharge. You can run your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you are on, the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is not connected, your computer. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter... is connected. To replace a low battery with the battery in or out of time that...
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... or in sleep. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 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 on the amount of...
... or in sleep. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 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 on the amount of...
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... display Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "battery" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www..." in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Connecting a printer Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "remote" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help...
... display Search for "FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "battery" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www..." in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Connecting a printer Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "remote" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help...
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... technician install memory. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. WARNING: Apple recommends that meets the following specifications: Â Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module ...in your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your MacBook. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for service...
... technician install memory. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. WARNING: Apple recommends that meets the following specifications: Â Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module ...in your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your MacBook. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for service...
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Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to prevent damaging the computer. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 58. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove 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. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 58. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook.
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2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the internal components cool before continuing. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have been using your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook can be warm.
2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the internal components cool before continuing. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have been using your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Á ¥ Á ¥ WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook can be warm.
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... the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. If using Disk Utility to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with Your MacBook" on : Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer's system software.... you might need to reinstall your computer and hold down the power (®) button for about 8 to charge the battery at least until your MacBook. When your MacBook doesn't turn on the battery. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter...
... the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. If using Disk Utility to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with Your MacBook" on : Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer's system software.... you might need to reinstall your computer and hold down the power (®) button for about 8 to charge the battery at least until your MacBook. When your MacBook doesn't turn on the battery. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter...
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...time. See whether removing it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that it and reinstalling the old memory ...allows the computer to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. The screen might also...
...time. See whether removing it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that it and reinstalling the old memory ...allows the computer to start up (see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. The screen might also...
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... System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your MacBook in the battery bay. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods ...to find your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () > About This Mac...
... System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities/) and click Hardware. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your MacBook in the battery bay. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods ...to find your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () > About This Mac...
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... a power outlet, or place it gently with this port. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other device. The power adapter may become very warm during ...). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that...
... a power outlet, or place it gently with this port. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other device. The power adapter may become very warm during ...). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that...
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...on the computer. Avoid getting moisture in your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of time, keep it ...(ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to store your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than five months, discharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. When storing your computer ...
...on the computer. Avoid getting moisture in your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of time, keep it ...(ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to store your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than five months, discharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so. When storing your computer ...
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...iSight video camera 19 K keyboard ergonomics 61 features 20 media controls 21 keyboard shortcuts 24 Keynote application 19 keys function 21 Media Eject 21 L lights battery 25 sleep indicator 19 M Mac Help 27 Mac OS X website 28 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port 23 media controls 21 Media... 47 O online resources 52 optical drive about 19 supported disc size 60 P password, resetting 46 Play/pause key 21 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 23 power adapter plugging in 57 port 23 using 10 power button 12, 19 problems computer freezes 43 computer won't turn on 44 pointer won...
...iSight video camera 19 K keyboard ergonomics 61 features 20 media controls 21 keyboard shortcuts 24 Keynote application 19 keys function 21 Media Eject 21 L lights battery 25 sleep indicator 19 M Mac Help 27 Mac OS X website 28 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port 23 media controls 21 Media... 47 O online resources 52 optical drive about 19 supported disc size 60 P password, resetting 46 Play/pause key 21 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook 23 power adapter plugging in 57 port 23 using 10 power button 12, 19 problems computer freezes 43 computer won't turn on 44 pointer won...
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See memory removing the battery 33 replacing the battery 39 resetting your password 46 Rewind key 21 right click 24 S safety general safety instructions 56 power adapter 57 screen goes black 45 setting brightness ... 15 Q question mark, flashing 43 R RAM. screen goes black 45 trouble ejecting a disc 46 trouble using Mac Help 52 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 61 U updating software 50 USB connections 29 ports 23 V video camera indicator light 19 mini-DVI port 23 volume controls 21 W waking...
See memory removing the battery 33 replacing the battery 39 resetting your password 46 Rewind key 21 right click 24 S safety general safety instructions 56 power adapter 57 screen goes black 45 setting brightness ... 15 Q question mark, flashing 43 R RAM. screen goes black 45 trouble ejecting a disc 46 trouble using Mac Help 52 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 61 U updating software 50 USB connections 29 ports 23 V video camera indicator light 19 mini-DVI port 23 volume controls 21 W waking...