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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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... disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer...
... disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer...
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...Connect to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. If you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the ..., make sure the wireless base station is plugged in. After you turn on your MacBook, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100...
...Connect to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. A green light indicates that the battery is charging. If you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the ..., make sure the wireless base station is plugged in. After you turn on your MacBook, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100...
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...on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them. To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook, do one of days or longer, it's best to shut it to wake your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down ... down 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 page 71 for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
...on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them. To shut down . When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your MacBook, do one of days or longer, it's best to shut it to wake your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down ... down 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 page 71 for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
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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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... (located above the Esc key on your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on page 24). Press the battery button to music, movies, games, and ...-loading optical drive This optical drive reads and writes to sleep. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 19 Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others...
... (located above the Esc key on your MacBook from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on page 24). Press the battery button to music, movies, games, and ...-loading optical drive This optical drive reads and writes to sleep. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook 19 Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others...
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... camera, modem, and more to recharge the MacBook battery. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats.... , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook to an external display ...
... camera, modem, and more to recharge the MacBook battery. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats.... , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook to an external display ...
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... in use and the external devices connected to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 28 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you can determine the charge remaining in the battery by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not...
... in use and the external devices connected to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 28 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you can determine the charge remaining in the battery by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not...
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... more information about using your MacBook is available in Mac Help on your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on, off or... of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook 29 b Choose Mac Help to see all topics.
... more information about using your MacBook is available in Mac Help on your MacBook is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on, off or... of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook 29 b Choose Mac Help to see all topics.
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... display Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 and manuals for "displayport." To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from ...the menu bar, and then click More Info. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Burning a CD or DVD Mac Help and search for "battery." Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the...
... display Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 and manuals for "displayport." To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from ...the menu bar, and then click More Info. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Burning a CD or DVD Mac Help and search for "battery." Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the...
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...any other cords connected to the MacBook to replace the hard disk drive or install memory. See the battery safety information on your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your computer for information about how to contact Apple for replacing the battery, upgrading the hard disk drive,... and installing additional memory in your MacBook can replace your battery if you attempt to install a replacement drive or memory and damage your ...
...any other cords connected to the MacBook to replace the hard disk drive or install memory. See the battery safety information on your MacBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your computer for information about how to contact Apple for replacing the battery, upgrading the hard disk drive,... and installing additional memory in your MacBook can replace your battery if you attempt to install a replacement drive or memory and damage your ...
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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 35 2 Turn over your MacBook and locate the latch. 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.
Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 35 2 Turn over your MacBook and locate the latch. 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.
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You now have access to remove the battery. Gently press the battery down. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 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.
You now have access to remove the battery. Gently press the battery down. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 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.
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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. 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
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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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... performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook, and then remove the bottom case. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook To install memory in each slot. Your MacBook comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of your MacBook: 1 Follow the instructions for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. Each memory slot...)  1 GB or 2 GB  200-pin  PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 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...
... performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook, and then remove the bottom case. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook To install memory in each slot. Your MacBook comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of your MacBook: 1 Follow the instructions for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. Each memory slot...)  1 GB or 2 GB  200-pin  PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 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...
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8 Replace the bottom case. Long Short 9 Follow the instructions for replacing the battery on page 36. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Replace and tighten the eight screws, making sure to put the different length screws in their proper locations.
8 Replace the bottom case. Long Short 9 Follow the instructions for replacing the battery on page 36. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Replace and tighten the eight screws, making sure to put the different length screws in their proper locations.
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... Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting by holding down the power (®) button for about battery indicator lights, see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on , connect your MacBook. When your computer and hold down the C key as it down by pressing the power (... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it. Â Check whether the battery needs to be recharged. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts...
... Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting by holding down the power (®) button for about battery indicator lights, see the indicator light on the power adapter turn on , connect your MacBook. When your computer and hold down the C key as it down by pressing the power (... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it. Â Check whether the battery needs to be recharged. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts...
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...and R keys simultaneously until 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 page 42). Â Press the power (®) button and...More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 The screen might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 5 seconds. Â If you ...
...and R keys simultaneously until 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 page 42). Â Press the power (®) button and...More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 The screen might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see how much the battery has charged, look at least 5 seconds. Â If you ...
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...Apple Hardware Test application to be using the disc and try again. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced. If you can reset your battery is installed properly in a row Your battery is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you press the battery...If that 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. Then restart your computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with ...
...Apple Hardware Test application to be using the disc and try again. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced. If you can reset your battery is installed properly in a row Your battery is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you press the battery...If that 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. Then restart your computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with ...