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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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...designed so that you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. Make sure you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown ... information starting on page 27. If you are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your computer. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen....
...designed so that you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. Make sure you first use your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown ... information starting on page 27. If you are an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to questions can set it up your computer. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen....
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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. 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
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... plug of 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. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic...
... plug of 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. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic...
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is charging. Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly.
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is charging. Chapter 1 Ready, Set ...port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly.
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...'t turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up " on page 27. After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose ...Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. See "Getting Answers" on page 44. 12 Chapter...
...'t turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up " on page 27. After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose ...Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. See "Getting Answers" on page 44. 12 Chapter...
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... applications, and other information from your other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account... playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. The first time you enter your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you turn ...
... applications, and other information from your other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Step 4: Configure your MacBook. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account... playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. The first time you enter your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you turn ...
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click... Sleep in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook, you can put it to know your computer, explore System...
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click... Sleep in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook, you can put it to know your computer, explore System...
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...power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly ...as you left them. To shut down . When your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about ...
...power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly ...as you left them. To shut down . When your battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you aren't going to use your MacBook for information about ...
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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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... of the iSight camera) or talk with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live over broadband using battery power when you are away from up to DVD ...discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to...
... of the iSight camera) or talk with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live over broadband using battery power when you are away from up to DVD ...discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook during troubleshooting. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to...
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Mute control - Volume controls 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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 -
Mute control - Volume controls 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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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.... Mute control (F10) Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone port. Function (fn) key...
.... Mute control (F10) Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone port. Function (fn) key...
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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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... one high-powered external USB device. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. The... to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to recharge the MacBook battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your...
... one high-powered external USB device. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. The... to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to recharge the MacBook battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your...
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..., select "Use two fingers to scroll" and "Allow horizontal scrolling" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. 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 Keyboard & Mouse preferences...
..., select "Use two fingers to scroll" and "Allow horizontal scrolling" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. 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 Keyboard & Mouse preferences...