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... (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Hold down.... Mute control (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - To learn how to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21
... (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Hold down.... Mute control (F10) Mute 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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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. 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.
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... solutions to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Quitting a frozen application might indicate that added items to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On ...rare occasions, an application might "freeze" on the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the version...
... solutions to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Quitting a frozen application might indicate that added items to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On ...rare occasions, an application might "freeze" on the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the version...
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..., you might need to, you know an application is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to make sure the problem is compatible with Your MacBook" on the computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Next, save your work in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that came with... can also restart the Finder from the menu bar at the top of the screen. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook, go to get support and contact information for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. If your computer's system software. If you need to shut down...
..., you might need to, you know an application is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to make sure the problem is compatible with Your MacBook" on the computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 43 Next, save your work in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that came with... can also restart the Finder from the menu bar at the top of the screen. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook, go to get support and contact information for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. If your computer's system software. If you need to shut down...
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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 service. To see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that it is .... This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you have energy saver features set for the battery. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45 Â If the problem persists...
...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 service. To see how much the battery has charged, look at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that it is .... This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you have energy saver features set for the battery. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 45 Â If the problem persists...
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...your computer except the power adapter. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you forget your password You can...Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want to help determine if there is a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the trackpad button.
...your computer except the power adapter. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you forget your password You can...Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want to help determine if there is a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it . 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the trackpad button.
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... Avoid getting moisture in the drive. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. When storing your computer for an extended period of time, keep it from your MacBook for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are ... that might damage the finish. Do not use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen. To maintain the capacity of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Using the optical drive The optical drive in a...
... Avoid getting moisture in the drive. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. When storing your computer for an extended period of time, keep it from your MacBook for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are ... that might damage the finish. Do not use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen. To maintain the capacity of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Using the optical drive The optical drive in a...
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...proper angle to the keyboard. More information about ergonomics is not meant to open past 130 degrees. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for any gap between the floor and your feet flat on the floor, you ... Display Adjust the angle of its operations and products. Another option is available on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Or you meet resistance. More information is to...
...proper angle to the keyboard. More information about ergonomics is not meant to open past 130 degrees. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for any gap between the floor and your feet flat on the floor, you ... Display Adjust the angle of its operations and products. Another option is available on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Or you meet resistance. More information is to...
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...volume 21 cord, AC power 10 D Dashboard 21 desktop, customizing 15 discs software installation 51 supported 60 display cleaning 60 external 23 See also screen disposing of your computer 68 Dock 27 downloading software 50 drive, optical 19 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 46 environmental impact 63 ergonomics 61... 72 Looking for Something? See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 50 AppleCare 53 Apple Hardware Test 46 Apple Remote 19, 29 application freeze 42 applications Front Row 19, 29 iChat AV 19 iLife '08 28 Keynote 19 audio line in ...
...volume 21 cord, AC power 10 D Dashboard 21 desktop, customizing 15 discs software installation 51 supported 60 display cleaning 60 external 23 See also screen disposing of your computer 68 Dock 27 downloading software 50 drive, optical 19 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 46 environmental impact 63 ergonomics 61... 72 Looking for Something? See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 50 AppleCare 53 Apple Hardware Test 46 Apple Remote 19, 29 application freeze 42 applications Front Row 19, 29 iChat AV 19 iLife '08 28 Keynote 19 audio line in ...
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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 ...43 computer won't turn on 44 ejecting a disc 46 hardware problems 46 pointer won't move 42 screen goes black 45 service and support 52 using AirPort 50 putting your computer 16 74 Looking for Something... password 46 Rewind key 21 right click 24 S safety general safety instructions 56 power adapter 57 screen goes black 45 setting brightness 21 See also display scrolling trackpad feature 19 scrolling with two fingers...
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 ...43 computer won't turn on 44 ejecting a disc 46 hardware problems 46 pointer won't move 42 screen goes black 45 service and support 52 using AirPort 50 putting your computer 16 74 Looking for Something... password 46 Rewind key 21 right click 24 S safety general safety instructions 56 power adapter 57 screen goes black 45 setting brightness 21 See also display scrolling trackpad feature 19 scrolling with two fingers...