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Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your MacBook. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in one place. Say hello to your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your MacBook. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your email accounts in one place. Say hello to your contacts in sync. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in the world. Mac Help isync Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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... by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your own song. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. Start a jam session. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on... your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your masterpiece. iWeb...
... by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your own song. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. Start a jam session. Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on... your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your Mac. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your masterpiece. iWeb...
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For information about the new features of this MacBook. If you're an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . Many answers to questions can be slightly different from what you may already know enough to... Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to Mac computers, read this book may be found on page 67) carefully before you can set it up quickly and start using...
For information about the new features of this MacBook. If you're an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . Many answers to questions can be slightly different from what you may already know enough to... Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to Mac computers, read this book may be found on page 67) carefully before you can set it up quickly and start using...
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... 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 the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe... Power Adapter before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook. The following pages take you through the setup process, ...
... 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 the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe... Power Adapter before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook. The following pages take you through the setup process, ...
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... from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your MacBook. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you turn on your Internet and...
... from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your MacBook. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you turn on your Internet and...
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... that you want to migrate to your other Mac to ensure you have either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook and your MacBook. If you don't use the other information ...from another Mac computer. If the connection is complete. Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, ...
... that you want to migrate to your other Mac to ensure you have either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook and your MacBook. If you don't use the other information ...from another Mac computer. If the connection is complete. Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, ...
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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 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
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... pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from your MacBook for the specific preference you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or...
... pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Moving your MacBook to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from your MacBook for the specific preference you move your MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or...
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... Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen.... Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Mute key (F10) Mute...
... Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen.... Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Mute key (F10) Mute...
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When you rotate photos, pages, and more . Â Two-finger rotating lets you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more . 28 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 the surface of the trackpad.
When you rotate photos, pages, and more . Â Two-finger rotating lets you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more . 28 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 the surface of the trackpad.
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... in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of the following: a Type a question or term in Mac Help on your computer, and 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...
... in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of the following: a Type a question or term in Mac Help on your computer, and 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...
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... search for "iSight." Or see the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. Mac Help and search for "keyboard." "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51. Or search for the application, and then type a question in...
... search for "iSight." Or see the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. Mac Help and search for "keyboard." "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51. Or search for the application, and then type a question in...
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... 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. and manuals for "USB." USB connections Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 33 Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Burning a CD or DVD...
... 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. and manuals for "USB." USB connections Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 33 Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Burning a CD or DVD...
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For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on page 61. 11 Replace and tighten the eight screws you removed in step 2, in their proper locations. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 45
For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook" on page 61. 11 Replace and tighten the eight screws you removed in step 2, in their proper locations. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 45
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... up correctly, confirm 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. If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your...
... up correctly, confirm 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. If your MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook. 2 When you installed is compatible with your...
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...menu bar. If you were using when the problem occurred. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your computer. Things to note include: Â ... possible causes and find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the screen. Problems that occur only with a specific application might "freeze" on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on for troubleshooting tips to the ...
...menu bar. If you were using when the problem occurred. Mac OS X provides a way to the problem. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your computer. Things to note include: Â ... possible causes and find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the screen. Problems that occur only with a specific application might "freeze" on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on for troubleshooting tips to the ...
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...software on page 61. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. Search for the word "freeze" to , you need to reinstall your MacBook, go to see if it's compatible with your MacBook freezes during startup, or you use a particular application, check with the ...application's manufacturer to www.apple.com/guide. To get help for the software that the computer ...
...software on page 61. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. Search for the word "freeze" to , you need to reinstall your MacBook, go to see if it's compatible with your MacBook freezes during startup, or you use a particular application, check with the ...application's manufacturer to www.apple.com/guide. To get help for the software that the computer ...
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...choose Open Disk Utility. If the power adapter stops charging and you plug in the First Aid pane to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. Â Restart your computer turns on the MagSafe connector is amber, the battery might need to use ... when you don't see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. A green light indicates that came with your MacBook. When your computer's system software. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it down by pressing the power (...
...choose Open Disk Utility. If the power adapter stops charging and you plug in the First Aid pane to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. Â Restart your computer turns on the MagSafe connector is amber, the battery might need to use ... when you don't see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. A green light indicates that came with your MacBook. When your computer's system software. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that doesn't work, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it down by pressing the power (...