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Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your MacBook. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world.
Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Say hello to your MacBook. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world.
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... anything on a virtual stage. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your own song with the fastest browser in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with musicians on your files. iWeb Help... website Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on the web with photos, movies, blogs, and ...
... anything on a virtual stage. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your own song with the fastest browser in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with musicians on your files. iWeb Help... website Mac Help safari iLife '08 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Share photos on the web with photos, movies, blogs, and ...
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Many answers to get started . If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook is designed so that you can be found on your computer in this book may be slightly different from what you see ..."Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before you first use your computer. Apple may already know enough to questions can set...
Many answers to get started . If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook is designed so that you can be found on your computer in this book may be slightly different from what you see ..."Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before you first use your computer. Apple may already know enough to questions can set...
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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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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...don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you first start up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Go to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless ... from your other information from the iTunes Store. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you 've purchased...
...don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you first start up a user account on your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Go to deauthorize it later using an Ethernet or a wireless ... from your other information from the iTunes Store. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to the Applications folder, open Help > iTunes Help. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you 've purchased...
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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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...the desktop using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is in sleep, you want to Sleep If you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System ...Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to Sleep or Shutting It Down ...
...the desktop using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is in sleep, you want to Sleep If you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System ...Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to Sleep or Shutting It Down ...
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...'s not in speakers or headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in use. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help... > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (...
...'s not in speakers or headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in use. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help... > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (...
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When you rotate photos, pages, and more. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook For more information, see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." Â Two-finger pinching lets you zoom in certain applications. The following trackpad gestures work in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and more. Â Two-finger rotating lets you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on the surface of the trackpad.
When you rotate photos, pages, and more. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook For more information, see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." Â Two-finger pinching lets you zoom in certain applications. The following trackpad gestures work in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and more. Â Two-finger rotating lets you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on the surface of the trackpad.
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... connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is 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 Click the Help menu in the menu ... select a topic from the list of results or select 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 Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is available in...
... connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is 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 Click the Help menu in the menu ... select a topic from the list of results or select 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 Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is available in...
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...system preferences" in the search field. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/macosx. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook "How to move to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing system preferences Using the trackpad Using the keyboard ... open Help for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. Mac Help and search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. Or see the following: To learn about using your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page ...
...system preferences" in the search field. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/macosx. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook "How to move to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing system preferences Using the trackpad Using the keyboard ... open Help for the application, and then type a question in Mac Help. Mac Help and search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. Or see the following: To learn about using your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page ...
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... and search for "Internet." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "printing." Front Row Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 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/ bluetooth. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology...
... and search for "Internet." Connecting to the Internet Mac Help and search for "printing." Front Row Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 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/ bluetooth. To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology...
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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 41 For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on page 36. 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.
Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 41 For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on page 36. 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.
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... installed correctly. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is compatible with your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. For a detailed breakdown of the memory installed in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Making Sure Your...
... installed correctly. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is compatible with your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. For a detailed breakdown of the memory installed in your MacBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Making Sure Your...
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...: Â The applications you have problems while working with your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might indicate that the application is not compatible with your computer. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. If you experience ... Applications dialog appears with a specific application might "freeze" on the screen. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. To force an application to try when you were using when the problem occurred. Occasionally you may have...
...: Â The applications you have problems while working with your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might indicate that the application is not compatible with your computer. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. If you experience ... Applications dialog appears with a specific application might "freeze" on the screen. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. To force an application to try when you were using when the problem occurred. Occasionally you may have...
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..., Meet Solution 53 Next, save your computer. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your work in sleep) The... and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to reinstall your MacBook, go to make sure the problem is compatible, you can 't find the system software on...61. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer to www.apple.com/guide. Search for the word "freeze" to get support and contact information for times ...
..., Meet Solution 53 Next, save your computer. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your work in sleep) The... and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in any disks attached to reinstall your MacBook, go to make sure the problem is compatible, you can 't find the system software on...61. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer to www.apple.com/guide. Search for the word "freeze" to get support and contact information for times ...
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...needs to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into a functioning power outlet. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on when you might need to 10 seconds. If your MacBook doesn't turn on page 61. Be sure to eight...your computer. Â Restart your computer's system software. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in order until your computer turns on , connect your MacBook. Â Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn't soon start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. If using Disk Utility ...
...needs to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into a functioning power outlet. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that came with Your MacBook" on when you might need to 10 seconds. If your MacBook doesn't turn on page 61. Be sure to eight...your computer. Â Restart your computer's system software. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in order until your computer turns on , connect your MacBook. Â Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn't soon start up . Â Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. If using Disk Utility ...
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If you press the battery button, and all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > ...to be using the disc and try again. Check that your battery is installed properly in a row Your battery is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that doesn't work, restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the...
If you press the battery button, and all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > ...to be using the disc and try again. Check that your battery is installed properly in a row Your battery is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that doesn't work, restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the...