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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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... on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to remove it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. As the MagSafe...
... on your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to remove it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. As the MagSafe...
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... fully charged or is not installed. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. 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 ... 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. 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 USB port on the MagSafe...
... fully charged or is not installed. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. 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 ... 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. 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 USB port on the MagSafe...
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...the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 wake your MacBook. Â If the ...; If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 59 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down ...
...the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 wake your MacBook. Â If the ...; If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 59 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down ...
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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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...and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using battery power when you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to click or double-click a selection. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control... included iChat AV application. Hold down to 30 feet away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to sleep. Battery Run the MacBook using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when ...
...and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using battery power when you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to click or double-click a selection. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control... included iChat AV application. Hold down to 30 feet away. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located to sleep. Battery Run the MacBook using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when ...
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...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. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the ... projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to...
...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. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the ... projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Depending on the type of external device you're connecting to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to...
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...® wireless technology can determine the charge left in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is left in the battery. Plug in the power adapter to show how much charge... is not connected, your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you are on the battery itself. The length of the MacBook. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left . You...
...® wireless technology can determine the charge left in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is left in the battery. Plug in the power adapter to show how much charge... is not connected, your MacBook varies, depending on the applications you are on the battery itself. The length of the MacBook. Using the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left . You...
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... is off , or in sleep. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. The battery charge level displayed is on the amount of battery charge left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system...power left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. 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...
... is off , or in sleep. The battery recharges more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. The battery charge level displayed is on the amount of battery charge left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system...power left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. 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...
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... from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 FireWire and USB connections Search for "burn disc" in the Utilities folder within the ...The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support. Caring for the battery Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and ...
... from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 FireWire and USB connections Search for "burn disc" in the Utilities folder within the ...The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support. Caring for the battery Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and ...
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WARNING: Apple recommends that you access by the limited warranty on your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. Your MacBook comes with your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult ...memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your computer has two memory slots that you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Both memory slots can accept an ...
WARNING: Apple recommends that you access by the limited warranty on your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by removing the computer's battery. Your MacBook comes with your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Consult ...memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your computer has two memory slots that you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Both memory slots can accept an ...
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Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. 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. See the battery safety information on page 58. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33
Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. 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. See the battery safety information on page 58. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 33
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If you have been using 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 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 warm. 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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..., allow the power adapter to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. You should see one to charge the battery at least until your computer turns on when you plug in the First Aid pane to reinstall your MacBook. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the... on the power adapter turn on or start up, shut it starts up Try the following suggestions in order until that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. If your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Â Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn't soon start...
..., allow the power adapter to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. You should see one to charge the battery at least until your computer turns on when you plug in the First Aid pane to reinstall your MacBook. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the... on the power adapter turn on or start up, shut it starts up Try the following suggestions in order until that came with Your MacBook" on the battery. If your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Â Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn't soon start...
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... 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. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your computer. The screen might also darken if you... to at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. To see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that it is compatible with your MacBook, see page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (...
... 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. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your computer. The screen might also darken if you... to at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. To see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that it is compatible with your MacBook, see page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (...
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...the battery, see page 33. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 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 (...apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to cycle through 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 MacBook in the battery...
...the battery, see page 33. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 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 (...apple.com/nz/support www.apple.com/uk/support Telephone numbers are subject to cycle through 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 MacBook in the battery...
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... a power outlet. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. 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,... normal use only the recommended procedure described on page 60). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 57 Use only the power adapter that came ...
... a power outlet. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. 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,... normal use only the recommended procedure described on page 60). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 57 Use only the power adapter that came ...
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... the computer's exterior. Using the optical drive The optical drive 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 If you are not supported and can become lodged in any openings. Then... your computer for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your MacBook. Dampen the cloth with water if necessary. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 60 Chapter...
... the computer's exterior. Using the optical drive The optical drive 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 If you are not supported and can become lodged in any openings. Then... your computer for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to store your MacBook. Dampen the cloth with water if necessary. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 60 Chapter...
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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...