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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 MacBook. Say hello to your fingers. 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 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 MacBook. Say hello to your fingers. 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.
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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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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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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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... drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. 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 friends live over broadband using iChat...
... drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook from a power outlet. 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 friends live over broadband using iChat...
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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. 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 This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. 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. 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 This option is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window.
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Secondary click zone  To set up two-finger secondary-clicking anywhere on the trackpad, select Secondary Click under the One Finger option in Trackpad preferences.  Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you click. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Note: You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key while you access shortcut menu commands.  To set up a one-finger secondary-click zone in the bottom left or right corner of the trackpad, select Secondary Click under the Two Fingers option in Trackpad preferences.
Secondary click zone  To set up two-finger secondary-clicking anywhere on the trackpad, select Secondary Click under the One Finger option in Trackpad preferences.  Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you click. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 Note: You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key while you access shortcut menu commands.  To set up a one-finger secondary-click zone in the bottom left or right corner of the trackpad, select Secondary Click under the Two Fingers option in Trackpad preferences.
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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. When you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more. Â Two-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook The following trackpad gestures work in or out on the surface of the trackpad.
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. When you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more. Â Two-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook The following trackpad gestures work in or out on the surface of the trackpad.
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... AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your MacBook," on page 63. Mac Help and search for "trackpad." The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Or search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page...
... AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your MacBook," on page 63. Mac Help and search for "trackpad." The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport. 30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Or search for "system preferences" in Mac Help. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page...
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... if there is not recognized. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). If you can reset your computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. Check that doesn't work, restart...as the memory or processor. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Then restart your computer and hold the trackpad button. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook hardware, you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights flash from left to right and ...
... if there is not recognized. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). If you can reset your computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. Check that doesn't work, restart...as the memory or processor. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Then restart your computer and hold the trackpad button. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook hardware, you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights flash from left to right and ...
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... 22° C) and discharge the battery to store your MacBook for an extended period of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook. Dampen the cloth with water if necessary. Handling glass parts Your MacBook contains glass components, including the display and trackpad. Storing your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Then use... the computer. To maintain the capacity of the battery, recharge the battery to approximately 50 percent and then remove it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
... 22° C) and discharge the battery to store your MacBook for an extended period of your MacBook and its components, first shut down your MacBook. Dampen the cloth with water if necessary. Handling glass parts Your MacBook contains glass components, including the display and trackpad. Storing your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Then use... the computer. To maintain the capacity of the battery, recharge the battery to approximately 50 percent and then remove it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
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This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73 Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Your upper arm and forearm should be relaxed.
This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73 Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Your upper arm and forearm should be relaxed.
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... to develop chronic pain or discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your palms. This Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Adjust the height of the chair should support your feet are...
... to develop chronic pain or discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your palms. This Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Adjust the height of the chair should support your feet are...
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...174; Compliance Taiwan Class B Statement VCCI Class B Statement Russia As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. The ENERGY STAR® program is shipped with power ...energy-efficient products. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that standard configurations of...
...174; Compliance Taiwan Class B Statement VCCI Class B Statement Russia As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. The ENERGY STAR® program is shipped with power ...energy-efficient products. For more information about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that standard configurations of...
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... 23 Media Eject key 21 media keys 21 memory checking 49 installing 42 microphone 19 Mini DisplayPort 23 modem 11 mouse 23, 74 See also trackpad Multi-Touch gestures 19 mute key 21 N network connections 59 Network Diagnostics 57 Network Setup Assistant 57 number, serial 65 Looking for Something? 83...
... 23 Media Eject key 21 media keys 21 memory checking 49 installing 42 microphone 19 Mini DisplayPort 23 modem 11 mouse 23, 74 See also trackpad Multi-Touch gestures 19 mute key 21 N network connections 59 Network Diagnostics 57 Network Setup Assistant 57 number, serial 65 Looking for Something? 83...
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... reinstalling Mac OS X 62 removing the battery 34 replacing the battery 36 resetting your password 56 Rewind key 21 right click 25 rotating objects using trackpad 26 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 72 goes black 55 setting brightness 21 scrolling with two fingers 24 SDRAM specifications... password, resetting 56 Photo Booth 19 pinching to zoom 26 Play/pause key 21 plug, AC 10 ports Mini DisplayPort 23 on MacBook 23 power adapter plugging in 69 port 23 using 10 power button 12, 19 problems computer freezes 53 computer won't turn on 54 pointer won't ...
... reinstalling Mac OS X 62 removing the battery 34 replacing the battery 36 resetting your password 56 Rewind key 21 right click 25 rotating objects using trackpad 26 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 72 goes black 55 setting brightness 21 scrolling with two fingers 24 SDRAM specifications... password, resetting 56 Photo Booth 19 pinching to zoom 26 Play/pause key 21 plug, AC 10 ports Mini DisplayPort 23 on MacBook 23 power adapter plugging in 69 port 23 using 10 power button 12, 19 problems computer freezes 53 computer won't turn on 54 pointer won't ...
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... using Mac Help 63 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 two-finger pinching 26 two-finger rotating 26 typing position 73 V video camera indicator light 19 Mini DisplayPort 23 volume keys 21 W waking your computer 16 Z zooming using the trackpad 26 U updating software 61 USB connections 31 ports 23 Looking...
... using Mac Help 63 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 two-finger pinching 26 two-finger rotating 26 typing position 73 V video camera indicator light 19 Mini DisplayPort 23 volume keys 21 W waking your computer 16 Z zooming using the trackpad 26 U updating software 61 USB connections 31 ports 23 Looking...