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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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... computer in Mac Help. Many answers to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . If you are new to get started...
... computer in Mac Help. Many answers to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about getting started . If you are new to get started...
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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 up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting 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.
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... remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull...
... remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull...
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... one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB... port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. ...
... one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB... port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. ...
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You hear a tone when you turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search ... the computer a few moments to start up . For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on page 27.
You hear a tone when you turn on page 44. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook. Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search ... the computer a few moments to start up . For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on page 27.
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... from being played by someone else and frees up , you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer...from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you can ...
... from being played by someone else and frees up , you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer...from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you can ...
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... your computer while the hard disk is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®...starts pulsing (indicating that the computer is spinning can put it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on...
... your computer while the hard disk is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®...starts pulsing (indicating that the computer is spinning can put it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on...
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...the display is already open it to wake your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" 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 . Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your applications, documents, and computer...
...the display is already open it to wake your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" 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 . Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your applications, documents, and computer...
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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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... (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with ...read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to the memory in stereo speakers Listen to click or double-click a selection. Built-in your MacBook during troubleshooting. If you have a SuperDrive, you are away from up to 30 feet away. Removing the battery gives you access to CDs. ...
... (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD discs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with ...read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to the memory in stereo speakers Listen to click or double-click a selection. Built-in your MacBook during troubleshooting. If you have a SuperDrive, you are away from up to 30 feet away. Removing the battery gives you access to CDs. ...
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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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.... - Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate...
.... - Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speaker or headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate...
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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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... and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your... or a Mini-DVI to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to a line-level microphone or digital...
... and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ Mini-DVI (video out) port Connect to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your... or a Mini-DVI to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to a line-level microphone or digital...
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... Keyboard & Mouse preferences. To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad and click button for secondary click" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. the faster you drag two fingers to scroll quickly up, down,...pointer moves onscreen is affected by holding down the Function (fn) key while you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To move the pointer a short distance, move your finger across the trackpad; Here are some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: ...
... Keyboard & Mouse preferences. To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad and click button for secondary click" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. the faster you drag two fingers to scroll quickly up, down,...pointer moves onscreen is affected by holding down the Function (fn) key while you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook To move the pointer a short distance, move your finger across the trackpad; Here are some useful trackpad and keyboard tips and shortcuts: ...