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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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...see the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or open an iLife application, open System Preferences and click Trackpad. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/ilife. Mac Help and search for ...then type a question in the search field. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology ...
...see the following: To learn about using your MacBook, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Or open an iLife application, open System Preferences and click Trackpad. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/ilife. Mac Help and search for ...then type a question in the search field. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. More Information For more information about Installing memory Troubleshooting your keyboard Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme wireless technology ...
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... attempt to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook The battery in your MacBook is not covered by the limited warranty on your battery needs to install a replacement drive or memory and you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives and memory. This chapter provides information and...
... attempt to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook The battery in your MacBook is not covered by the limited warranty on your battery needs to install a replacement drive or memory and you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives and memory. This chapter provides information and...
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... (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you expose sensitive internal components. Important: When you remove the bottom case, you remove or add memory. 46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook: 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 beginning...
... (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you expose sensitive internal components. Important: When you remove the bottom case, you remove or add memory. 46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook: 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 beginning...
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... notch in the top slot. You should hear a click when the memory is level. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook d Repeat to make sure it from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module. b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Press down on the module to install an additional memory module in the lower...
... notch in the top slot. You should hear a click when the memory is level. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook d Repeat to make sure it from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module. b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Press down on the module to install an additional memory module in the lower...
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... MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook and that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook. 2 When 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 MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory...
... MacBook doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook and that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook. 2 When 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 MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory...
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... You from the menu bar. To force an application to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Problems that occur only with the application selected. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution... Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook,...
... You from the menu bar. To force an application to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Problems that occur only with the application selected. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution... Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook,...
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...screen might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. See whether removing it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to at the Battery ( ) status icon ... and immediately hold down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the ...
...screen might also darken if you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 63 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. See whether removing it and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to at the Battery ( ) status icon ... and immediately hold down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the ...
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... try again. Â If this doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the C key as the memory or processor. If you can reset your MacBook, the port supports only audio output. In the Input pane, specify whether you want the port to help determine... the power adapter. Plug the audio device back in. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using Apple Hardware Test If you forget your password You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD. Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and open Sound preferences.
... try again. Â If this doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the C key as the memory or processor. If you can reset your MacBook, the port supports only audio output. In the Input pane, specify whether you want the port to help determine... the power adapter. Plug the audio device back in. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using Apple Hardware Test If you forget your password You can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD. Choose Apple () > System Preferences, and open Sound preferences.
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... shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook, use System Profiler. You can look for answers to www.apple.com/support. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook to www.apple.com/support/products or the website...
... shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook, use System Profiler. You can look for answers to www.apple.com/support. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook to www.apple.com/support/products or the website...
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... camera carrying your computer 72 changing the desktop 16 password 56 System Preferences 16 checking memory 50 cleaning the display 73 your computer 73 computer disposal 80 freezes 53 putting to ... 23 cord, AC power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 16 discs ejecting 56 software installation 61 supported sizes 72 display cleaning 73 external 25 See also screen disposing of your computer ...Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 56 application freeze 52 applications Front Row 33 iChat AV 21 iLife 32 ...
... camera carrying your computer 72 changing the desktop 16 password 56 System Preferences 16 checking memory 50 cleaning the display 73 your computer 73 computer disposal 80 freezes 53 putting to ... 23 cord, AC power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 16 discs ejecting 56 software installation 61 supported sizes 72 display cleaning 73 external 25 See also screen disposing of your computer ...Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 56 application freeze 52 applications Front Row 33 iChat AV 21 iLife 32 ...
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See audio out port Help, finding answers 31 I iChat AV application 21 iLife applications 32 installation instructions memory 46 overview 8 Internet, connecting to F12 function keys 23 factory settings 62 Fast-forward key 23 flashing question mark 53 Force Quit 52 forward delete... M Mac Help 31 Mac OS X website 32 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port 25 media controls 23 Media Eject key 23 memory checking 50 installing 46 specifications 46 mercury 80 microphone 21 migrating information 14 Migration Assistant 14 Mini DisplayPort 25 modem 11 mouse 25, 75 See also trackpad...
See audio out port Help, finding answers 31 I iChat AV application 21 iLife applications 32 installation instructions memory 46 overview 8 Internet, connecting to F12 function keys 23 factory settings 62 Fast-forward key 23 flashing question mark 53 Force Quit 52 forward delete... M Mac Help 31 Mac OS X website 32 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter MagSafe power port 25 media controls 23 Media Eject key 23 memory checking 50 installing 46 specifications 46 mercury 80 microphone 21 migrating information 14 Migration Assistant 14 Mini DisplayPort 25 modem 11 mouse 25, 75 See also trackpad...
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R RAM. See memory resetting your password 56 Rewind key 23 right click 27 rotating objects using ...drive 37 serial number, locating 65 service and support 63 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 17 sleep mode indicator light 21 putting computer to sleep 16 software installation discs 61 updating 60 Software Update preferences 61 speakers 21 specifications 33 stopping...56 pointer won't move 52 screen goes black 55 service and support 63 using Mac Help 63 turning on your MacBook 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 74 U updating software 60 USB connections 33 ports 25...
R RAM. See memory resetting your password 56 Rewind key 23 right click 27 rotating objects using ...drive 37 serial number, locating 65 service and support 63 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 17 sleep mode indicator light 21 putting computer to sleep 16 software installation discs 61 updating 60 Software Update preferences 61 speakers 21 specifications 33 stopping...56 pointer won't move 52 screen goes black 55 service and support 63 using Mac Help 63 turning on your MacBook 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 74 U updating software 60 USB connections 33 ports 25...