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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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47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 50 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
47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 50 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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Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to questions can set it up your computer. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced ... this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (...
Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to questions can set it up your computer. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced ... this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (...
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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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box AC power cord AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box AC power cord AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it right away.
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... Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it is fully inserted into a power outlet. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it in their completely extended position. Plug the other end into the power...
... Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it is fully inserted into a power outlet. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it in their completely extended position. Plug the other end into the power...
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... power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into 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. 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...
... power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into 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. 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...
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You hear a tone when you turn on or start up " on , see "If your MacBook. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press ... to start up . See "Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 27. After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking...
You hear a tone when you turn on or start up " on , see "If your MacBook. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press ... to start up . See "Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 27. After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking...
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... use . If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up...time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac.
... use . If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up...time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac.
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you move your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you can ...damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard...
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook, you move your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you can ...damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard...
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...174;) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to store your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power... (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to prevent your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
...174;) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about how to store your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power... (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to prevent your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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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 Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers ®?
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... AV application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook 19 If you have a SuperDrive, you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Slot-loading optical...
... AV application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook 19 If you have a SuperDrive, you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Slot-loading optical...
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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 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Mute control -
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... decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - To learn how to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21
... decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - To learn how to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21
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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 22 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 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone,... mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. The Ethernet port ...
...audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone,... mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. The Ethernet port ...
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... some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To forward delete, hold down the Function (fn) key while you access shortcut menu commands. To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad..." in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. How far the pointer moves onscreen is affected by holding down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad.
... some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To forward delete, hold down the Function (fn) key while you access shortcut menu commands. To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad..." in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. How far the pointer moves onscreen is affected by holding down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad.