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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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... shut it to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on page 59 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down... from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook, do one ...
... shut it to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on page 59 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down... from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook, do one ...
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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 - 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 -
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... to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to prevent theft. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or... audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable...
... to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to prevent theft. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or... audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable...
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... and click button for secondary click" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Pressing the Delete key deletes characters to scroll, tap, double-tap, and drag. Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to the left ...of the insertion point. the faster you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To fine-tune the tracking speed in the Trackpad pane of...
... and click button for secondary click" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. Pressing the Delete key deletes characters to scroll, tap, double-tap, and drag. Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to the left ...of the insertion point. the faster you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To fine-tune the tracking speed in the Trackpad pane of...
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Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 27 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard.
Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 27 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard.
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...see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08... '08 application, open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 52. Search for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC ...
...see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 31. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08... '08 application, open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 52. Search for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC ...
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... could result in fire, electric shock, or other soft material, as rain, snow, and fog. Avoiding water and wet locations Keep your MacBook away from your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and ... your MacBook on a stable work surface. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Never push objects into the ventilation openings. Do not operate your MacBook from dampness or wet weather, such as the material can block the airflow vents. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook on ...
... could result in fire, electric shock, or other soft material, as rain, snow, and fog. Avoiding water and wet locations Keep your MacBook away from your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and ... your MacBook on a stable work surface. 56 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Never push objects into the ventilation openings. Do not operate your MacBook from dampness or wet weather, such as the material can block the airflow vents. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook on ...
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Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 61 Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your shoulders should be relaxed. Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.
Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 61 Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your shoulders should be relaxed. Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.
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.... This Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within comfortable reach. Adjust the height of the chair should support your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist. Follow the manufacturer's instructions...
.... This Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as the keyboard and within comfortable reach. Adjust the height of the chair should support your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist. Follow the manufacturer's instructions...
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... minimize the environmental impacts of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Built-in your work surface. Do not force the display if you can use a desk...to eliminate the need for any gap between the floor and your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. More information is to use a footrest with a keyboard tray that your feet. recognizes its operations and products. You might have to raise your chair so that 's lower ...
... minimize the environmental impacts of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Built-in your work surface. Do not force the display if you can use a desk...to eliminate the need for any gap between the floor and your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. More information is to use a footrest with a keyboard tray that your feet. recognizes its operations and products. You might have to raise your chair so that 's lower ...
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... To wake your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov 67 Taiwan Class B...ENERGY STAR® Compliance VCCI Class B Statement Russia External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information ...energy consumption of user inactivity. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with electronic equipment manufacturers to sleep after 10 minutes of products saves...
... To wake your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov 67 Taiwan Class B...ENERGY STAR® Compliance VCCI Class B Statement Russia External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information ...energy consumption of user inactivity. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with electronic equipment manufacturers to sleep after 10 minutes of products saves...
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... 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... 28 infrared receiver (IR) 19 installation instructions memory 33, 35 overview 8 Internet, connecting to 11 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...
... 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... 28 infrared receiver (IR) 19 installation instructions memory 33, 35 overview 8 Internet, connecting to 11 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...