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Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your MacBook. Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your MacBook. Say hello to your email accounts in one place.
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory 50 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New 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 16 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 24 Ports on Your MacBook 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory 50 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New 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 60 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 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 60 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 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
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Make sure you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of this MacBook. Your MacBook is designed so that you may be found on page 67) carefully before you have never used a MacBook or are new to Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started . ... the safety information starting on your computer. If you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about using it right away.
Make sure you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of this MacBook. Your MacBook is designed so that you may be found on page 67) carefully before you have never used a MacBook or are new to Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started . ... the safety information starting on your computer. If you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to find out about using it right away.
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in . When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC...
... Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in . When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC...
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...® A green light indicates that you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . Step 2: Connect to your MacBook, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on...in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. After you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. When you through the connection process.
...® A green light indicates that you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . Step 2: Connect to your MacBook, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on...in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. After you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. When you through the connection process.
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After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook," for use your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from being played by someone else ...music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up ...
See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook," for use your MacBook. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from being played by someone else ...music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up ...
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You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook and your other Mac. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook. Important: Don't use Software Update on ) that you can resume the migration at a later time using ...Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, ...
You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook and your other Mac. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook. Important: Don't use Software Update on ) that you can resume the migration at a later time using ...Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, ...
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...you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Moving your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you... finish working with your MacBook. As you want to sleep. To put your MacBook to know your computer, explore System Preferences, ...
...you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you can damage it, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Moving your MacBook. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you... finish working with your MacBook. As you want to sleep. To put your MacBook to know your computer, explore System Preferences, ...
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... documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to prevent your battery from the ... light goes on page 71 for information about how to shut it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. To...MacBook. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple...
... documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook for a day or two, it's best to prevent your battery from the ... light goes on page 71 for information about how to shut it down your MacBook, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. To...MacBook. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to store your MacBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Stereo speakers Trackpad Built-in battery Sleep indicator light Slot-loading SuperDrive ® ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with one or more fingers to the left of the Esc key on page 26). Built-in sleep. Built-in battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. The indicator... light glows when the iSight camera is in microphone Capture sounds with Your MacBook 21 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Chapter 2 Life with the microphone (located above and to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures ...
... using iChat AV, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with one or more fingers to the left of the Esc key on page 26). Built-in sleep. Built-in battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. The indicator... light glows when the iSight camera is in microphone Capture sounds with Your MacBook 21 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Chapter 2 Life with the microphone (located above and to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures ...
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Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Dashboard - Mute key -
Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Exposé ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Dashboard - Mute key -
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... keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
... keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23
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Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port Security Slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Ports on Your MacBook ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort ¯ MagSafe power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port Security Slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...analog audio equipment, specify audio line in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to an external display or ... audio equipment. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in functionality using Sound preferences. G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to your local...
...analog audio equipment, specify audio line in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to an external display or ... audio equipment. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25 ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in functionality using Sound preferences. G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to your local...