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Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
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Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your fingers.
Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your fingers.
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Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with photos, movies, blogs, and podcasts. Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on a virtual stage. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your Mac instantly. GarageBand Help record iWeb Build websites with the ...fastest browser in the world. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your own song with ease. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a movie and share it on the web with musicians...
Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with photos, movies, blogs, and podcasts. Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on a virtual stage. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your Mac instantly. GarageBand Help record iWeb Build websites with the ...fastest browser in the world. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your own song with ease. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a movie and share it on the web with musicians...
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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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 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 Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Battery 29 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Contents 5
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56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 61 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
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... can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Your MacBook is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 29. If you first use your computer in... this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all...
... can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Your MacBook is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 29. If you first use your computer in... this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all...
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The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 right away.
The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 right away.
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... of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook. 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...
... of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook. 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...
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... is turned on and that the battery is fully charged. An amber light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your...
... is turned on and that the battery is fully charged. An amber light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your...
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...automatically. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If your computer doesn't turn on, see... "If your MacBook doesn't turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®...
...automatically. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If your computer doesn't turn on, see... "If your MacBook doesn't turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®...
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... a wireless connection. Go to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your other information from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. If you already... audiobooks that you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook.
... a wireless connection. Go to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your other information from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. If you already... audiobooks that you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook.
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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. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... that the computer is your command center for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you want to sleep. To put it to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. You can put it to ...NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer while the hard disk is in...
... that the computer is your command center for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you want to sleep. To put it to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. You can put it to ...NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer while the hard disk is in...
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... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your... the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and ...
... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 71 for information about how to prevent your... the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and ...
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2 Life with Your MacBook 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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.... Slot-loading optical drive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat application. Battery and battery...gestures (described on the trackpad. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook 19 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. The indicator light glows when the ...
.... Slot-loading optical drive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat application. Battery and battery...gestures (described on the trackpad. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook 19 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. The indicator light glows when the ...
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Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) - Mute key -
Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys (on select models) - Mute key -
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... of the keyboard illumination. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers or headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions...
... of the keyboard illumination. C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers or headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions...
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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 d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort 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 d USB 2.0 ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook