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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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... connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in . Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To...
... connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in . Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To...
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... starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11...
... starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11...
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... shutdown process. If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it 's best to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the ...dialog that appears. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready,...
... shutdown process. If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it 's best to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the ...dialog that appears. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready,...
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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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...Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with friends live over broadband using battery power when you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold... separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive ...
...Keynote on your MacBook on the trackpad, or scroll with friends live over broadband using battery power when you can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. Battery Run the MacBook using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold... separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive ...
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... detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect high... 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. You can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or ...
... detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect high... 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, and more to your MacBook to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. You can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or ...
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... such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can determine the charge left in the battery. You can help conserve battery charge. 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 left in the...
... such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can determine the charge left in the battery. You can help conserve battery charge. 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 left in the...
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... the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is off , or in sleep. 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...
... the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is off , or in sleep. 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...
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Connecting an external display Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 and manuals for "display port" in Mac Help. at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Connecting a printer Search for "Front Row" in ... CD or DVD Search for "battery" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Instructions, ...
Connecting an external display Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 and manuals for "display port" in Mac Help. at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Connecting a printer Search for "Front Row" in ... CD or DVD Search for "battery" in Mac Help. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Instructions, ...
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...identical memory module in your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage...removing the computer's battery. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory...
...identical memory module in your computer. 32 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you attempt to contact Apple for removing and replacing the battery in each slot. Your MacBook comes with your computer for information about how to install memory and damage your equipment, such damage...removing the computer's battery. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that came with a minimum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory...
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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. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 58. WARNING: Use care when handling 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. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 58. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery.
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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. 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch.
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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the left side of the battery into place. Á ¥ Á ¥ 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn counterclockwise to lock the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the left side of the battery into place. Á ¥ Á ¥ 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the right side of the battery down.
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...Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook. Press the small button on or start up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. If a single indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery at least until your computer's system software.... If using Disk Utility to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. After the computer starts up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on : Â Make sure the power adapter is ...
...Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook. Press the small button on or start up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. If a single indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery at least until your computer's system software.... If using Disk Utility to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. After the computer starts up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on : Â Make sure the power adapter is ...
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... are connected to your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for service. To see page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button for the battery. If the screen suddenly... goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices ...
... are connected to your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 52 for information about contacting Apple for service. To see page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button for the battery. If the screen suddenly... goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices ...
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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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Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any of this product. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet ...case has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. If debris gets into a power outlet. Using the ...remove it on page 60). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it ...
Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any of this product. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet ...case has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. To preserve your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. If debris gets into a power outlet. Using the ...remove it on page 60). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook or power adapter is exposed to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it ...
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Replace the battery only with an Apple-authorized battery for any way. The louder the volume, the less time is not intended for use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Dispose of nuclear facilities, ... surroundings. Â Turn the volume down if you can be affected. If you . Hearing experts suggest that may occur if earbuds or headphones are used batteries promptly according to temperatures above 212° F (100° C). Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may sound normal but Not Least Handling the...
Replace the battery only with an Apple-authorized battery for any way. The louder the volume, the less time is not intended for use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Dispose of nuclear facilities, ... surroundings. Â Turn the volume down if you can be affected. If you . Hearing experts suggest that may occur if earbuds or headphones are used batteries promptly according to temperatures above 212° F (100° C). Avoiding hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may sound normal but Not Least Handling the...
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... to 50 percent every six months or so. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook for an extended period of the battery, recharge the battery to store your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Avoid getting moisture in a cool location (ideally, 71°...
... to 50 percent every six months or so. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook for an extended period of the battery, recharge the battery to store your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Avoid getting moisture in a cool location (ideally, 71°...