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Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook. Say hello to your fingers.
Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook. Say hello to your fingers.
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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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..., see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Many... answers to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may be found on your computer. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before...
..., see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you have never used a MacBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 29. Many... answers to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may be found on your computer. Your MacBook is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before...
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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 ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord 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 ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it right away.
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... the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it in. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the... electrical prongs on your MacBook. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel...
... the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it in. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the... electrical prongs on your MacBook. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel...
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...; To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates that the battery is turned on and that the battery is plugged in...connector is seated properly and the power adapter is fully charged. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is charging. If ...
...; To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates that the battery is turned on and that the battery is plugged in...connector is seated properly and the power adapter is fully charged. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is charging. If ...
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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 , see "If your MacBook. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...194; To use a dial-up connection, you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack.
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 , see "If your MacBook. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,...194; To use a dial-up connection, you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack.
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...your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you first start up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Go to keep or use your MacBook. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first ...time you turn on your other information from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to the ...
...your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you first start up a user account on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Go to keep or use your MacBook. Step 4: Configure your previous Mac using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first ...time you turn on your other information from your MacBook with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't intend to the ...
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... it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your computer while the hard disk is your command center for most settings on your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. Putting Your...information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put it and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and the...
... it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your computer while the hard disk is your command center for most settings on your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. Putting Your...information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put it and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and the...
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...; 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 plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on ...; Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. ...
...; 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 plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on ...; Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. ...
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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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... Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on the trackpad. Sleep ...indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone...
... Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on the trackpad. Sleep ...indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone...
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Mute key - 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) - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Mute key - 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) - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... Help > Mac Help from the built-in use. To learn how to eject a disc that's not in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Available on select models. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. -
... Help > Mac Help from the built-in use. To learn how to eject a disc that's not in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Available on select models. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. -
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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
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... an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect...
... an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. d Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect...
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This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. Here are ways to use your MacBook trackpad: Â Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on by default. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook trackpad is on the trackpad. To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad.
This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. Here are ways to use your MacBook trackpad: Â Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on by default. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook trackpad is on the trackpad. To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad.