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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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.... 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. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When...
.... 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. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When...
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...cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® After you turn on and that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the...process. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light indicates that the battery is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Connect to glow.
...cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® After you turn on and that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the...process. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light indicates that the battery is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Connect to glow.
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..., it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer... button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. 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 draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
..., it's best to shut it to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer... button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. 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 draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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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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...iChat application. Touch the trackpad with one or more fingers to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Chapter 2 Life with the microphone (located above the Esc key on the trackpad. Built-in stereo...camera is in microphone Capture sounds with Your MacBook 19 Press the battery button to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up ...
...iChat application. Touch the trackpad with one or more fingers to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Chapter 2 Life with the microphone (located above the Esc key on the trackpad. Built-in stereo...camera is in microphone Capture sounds with Your MacBook 19 Press the battery button to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up ...
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... or cable modem, or another computer. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. 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 iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, modem, and more to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery....
... or cable modem, or another computer. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. 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 iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, digital camera, modem, and more to your MacBook to recharge the MacBook battery....
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... applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 28 Chapter 2 Life with a fully charged battery (see page 56. You can run your MacBook. If no lights illuminate, the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is on the applications you...
... applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 28 Chapter 2 Life with a fully charged battery (see page 56. You can run your MacBook. If no lights illuminate, the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won't start up unless the power adapter is on the applications you...
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...Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook 29 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge ...term in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in Mac Help on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook is available in sleep. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics...
...Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook 29 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge ...term in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in Mac Help on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook is available in sleep. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics...
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... 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "battery." Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac...
... 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com. Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "battery." Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac...
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...limited warranty on page 70. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook can replace your computer. See the battery safety information on your battery if you need to know how to remove the battery if you attempt to let the internal components cool before... continuing. If you want to replace the hard disk drive or install memory. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, security lock, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to contact Apple for ...
...limited warranty on page 70. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook can replace your computer. See the battery safety information on your battery if you need to know how to remove the battery if you attempt to let the internal components cool before... continuing. If you want to replace the hard disk drive or install memory. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, security lock, and any other cords connected to the MacBook to contact Apple for ...
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Push down to remove and replace the battery and access door. 2 Turn over your MacBook and locate the latch. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 35 Note: The latch must be in its released, open position to release the latch, and remove the access door that covers the battery and hard disk drive.
Push down to remove and replace the battery and access door. 2 Turn over your MacBook and locate the latch. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 35 Note: The latch must be in its released, open position to release the latch, and remove the access door that covers the battery and hard disk drive.
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Hold the battery at an angle and slide the lipped edge of the battery below the brackets on the battery tab to the serial number, the hard disk drive, and other components of the battery bay. 3 With the latch still in its open position, gently pull up on the outside edge of your MacBook. 4 To replace the battery, make sure the latch is in its open position. Gently press the battery down. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook You now have access to remove the battery.
Hold the battery at an angle and slide the lipped edge of the battery below the brackets on the battery tab to the serial number, the hard disk drive, and other components of the battery bay. 3 With the latch still in its open position, gently pull up on the outside edge of your MacBook. 4 To replace the battery, make sure the latch is in its open position. Gently press the battery down. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook You now have access to remove the battery.
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The replacement drive must be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA (SATA) connector. The hard disk drive is located to discharge any static electricity from your body. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook: 1 Follow the instructions for removing the battery on page 34. 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the left of the battery when you open the back of your MacBook.
The replacement drive must be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA (SATA) connector. The hard disk drive is located to discharge any static electricity from your body. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook: 1 Follow the instructions for removing the battery on page 34. 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the left of the battery when you open the back of your MacBook.
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7 Insert the replacement drive at an angle, making sure the mounting screws are seated properly. 8 Replace the bracket and tighten the screw. 9 Follow the instructions for replacing the battery on page 61. For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on page 36. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 41
7 Insert the replacement drive at an angle, making sure the mounting screws are seated properly. 8 Replace the bracket and tighten the screw. 9 Follow the instructions for replacing the battery on page 61. For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on page 36. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 41
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...MHz Type RAM You can add two 2 GB memory modules for removing the battery on page 34. 2 Remove the eight (8) screws that you access by removing the battery and bottom case. To install memory in each slot. Your MacBook comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. For best performance..., fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook, and then remove the bottom case. ...
...MHz Type RAM You can add two 2 GB memory modules for removing the battery on page 34. 2 Remove the eight (8) screws that you access by removing the battery and bottom case. To install memory in each slot. Your MacBook comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. For best performance..., fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook, and then remove the bottom case. ...
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8 Replace the bottom case. Replace and tighten the eight screws, making sure to put the different length screws in their proper locations. Long Short 9 Follow the instructions for replacing the battery on page 36. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook
8 Replace the bottom case. Replace and tighten the eight screws, making sure to put the different length screws in their proper locations. Long Short 9 Follow the instructions for replacing the battery on page 36. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook
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...try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it. Â Check whether the battery needs to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into a functioning power outlet. If your MacBook doesn't turn on when you might need to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ... it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding down the Option key. For more information about 8 to eight lights indicating the battery's level of your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in order until ...
...try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it. Â Check whether the battery needs to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into a functioning power outlet. If your MacBook doesn't turn on when you might need to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ... it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding down the Option key. For more information about 8 to eight lights indicating the battery's level of your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in order until ...
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... you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to start up (see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in any devices ...least 5 seconds. Â If you hear the startup sound a second time. The screen might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for service. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55
... you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to start up (see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before plugging in any devices ...least 5 seconds. Â If you hear the startup sound a second time. The screen might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for service. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55
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... in your administrator password and passwords for all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs to help determine if there is not recognized. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can use the Apple Hardware Test application to be using the disc...
... in your administrator password and passwords for all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs to help determine if there is not recognized. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook hardware, you forget your password You can use the Apple Hardware Test application to be using the disc...