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www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
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...computers, read this book may be found on your computer in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. For information about the new features of this MacBook. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you first use ...Answers" on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Many answers to questions...
...computers, read this book may be found on your computer in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. For information about the new features of this MacBook. If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you first use ...Answers" on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Many answers to questions...
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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 up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 it right away.
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 up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 it right away.
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...hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about setting up . After it starts up " on , see "If... your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on page 27. See "Getting Answers" on or start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Step 3: Press the power (®) ...
...hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about setting up . After it starts up " on , see "If... your MacBook. If your computer doesn't turn on page 27. See "Getting Answers" on or start up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Step 3: Press the power (®) ...
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...Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Go to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click... Migration Assistant. If you don't use your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you enter your MacBook with Setup Assistant.
...Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Go to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click... Migration Assistant. If you don't use your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you enter your MacBook with Setup Assistant.
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Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you finish working with your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook, you 'll be away... power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is spinning can put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook. You can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. As you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences,...
For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you finish working with your MacBook. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook for most settings on your MacBook, you 'll be away... power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is spinning can put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook. You can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. As you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences,...
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... port. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. To learn how to F12). Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or ...to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to access your open windows.
... port. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. To learn how to F12). Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or ...to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to access your open windows.
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 27 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. 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.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 27 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. 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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... applications Changing System Preferences Using your trackpad Using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Search for "iSight" in Mac Help. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/getamac/movetomac. Or open Help for the application...
... applications Changing System Preferences Using your trackpad Using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Search for "iSight" in Mac Help. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/getamac/movetomac. Or open Help for the application...
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..."FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. at www.apple.com/support. Or open the ...in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Internet Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Caring for the battery Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29...
..."FireWire" or "USB" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "Front Row" in Mac Help. at www.apple.com/support. Or open the ...in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Internet Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Caring for the battery Search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29...
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...computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook and that it is installed correctly. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Making Sure... Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This...
...computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook and that it is installed correctly. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Making Sure... Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This...
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...to the System folder. Â Any hardware that led up to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your work in Mac Help and on the screen. If you may have a problem. Think about the conditions that you need. Making a... note of the Mac OS installed on to find some solutions to save your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might "freeze" on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Things to note include: Â The ...
...to the System folder. Â Any hardware that led up to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your work in Mac Help and on the screen. If you may have a problem. Think about the conditions that you need. Making a... note of the Mac OS installed on to find some solutions to save your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might "freeze" on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Things to note include: Â The ...
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...the power (®) button for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Next, save your MacBook, go to the computer. 2 Click Force Quit. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer ...see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to www.apple.com/guide. If the problem occurs only when you can 't find the system software on the hard disk or any open . If you...
...the power (®) button for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Next, save your MacBook, go to the computer. 2 Click Force Quit. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer ...see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to www.apple.com/guide. If the problem occurs only when you can 't find the system software on the hard disk or any open . If you...
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...doesn't help, you might need to be recharged. When your computer's system software. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. Press the small button on when you don't see the indicator light on the power adapter ...unplugging and replugging the power cord to 10 seconds. After the computer starts up Try the following suggestions in order until that came with Your MacBook" on or start up, shut it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding down the Option key. If the power ...
...doesn't help, you might need to be recharged. When your computer's system software. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. Press the small button on when you don't see the indicator light on the power adapter ...unplugging and replugging the power cord to 10 seconds. After the computer starts up Try the following suggestions in order until that came with Your MacBook" on or start up, shut it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding down the Option key. If the power ...
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... Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can use the Apple Hardware Test application to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button. If... 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 D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that might...
... Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can use the Apple Hardware Test application to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button. If... 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 D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that might...
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... If you through setting up an Internet connection. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. You can try the following steps. Open System Preferences and click Network.... If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Click the "Assist me ."...
... If you through setting up an Internet connection. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. You can try the following steps. Open System Preferences and click Network.... If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Click the "Assist me ."...
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If only one IP address is provided, then you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For information about using these steps, contact your service provider, such as network address translation (NAT) or "IP masquerading." 4 Choose an... Ethernet pop-up properly. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 You need to make the settings active. You can use an AirPort Base Station to your MacBook and into the network.
If only one IP address is provided, then you cannot resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For information about using these steps, contact your service provider, such as network address translation (NAT) or "IP masquerading." 4 Choose an... Ethernet pop-up properly. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 You need to make the settings active. You can use an AirPort Base Station to your MacBook and into the network.