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www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world.
www.apple.com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook. Mac Help finder MacBook Mail Manage all your contacts in sync. Mac Help isync Mac Help mail iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your email accounts in one place. Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in the world.
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...up and restore your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files.... anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your own song. Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your Mac. Record and mix your masterpiece. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie...
...up and restore your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. iWeb Help website Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your files.... anywhere with the fastest browser in minutes or edit your own song. Start a jam session. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your Mac. Record and mix your masterpiece. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie...
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... all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to find out about... designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before you first use your computer in Mac Help. If you may be found on your computer. If you're an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook or are new to ...
... all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to find out about... designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before you first use your computer in Mac Help. If you may be found on your computer. If you're an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook or are new to ...
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...;Â Turning on your MacBook. The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook and using the trackpad Â...
...;Â Turning on your MacBook. The following pages take you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook and using the trackpad Â...
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... your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you don't intend to Your MacBook," for use your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. If you turn on your MacBook.
... your MacBook with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you don't intend to Your MacBook," for use your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. If you turn on your MacBook.
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... between the computers, or with both computers on your MacBook and your other Mac. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on the same wireless network Before migrating, use the other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you want to ... music, photos, and so on your MacBook. The other information from another Mac computer. Go to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac should have one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can ...
... between the computers, or with both computers on your MacBook and your other Mac. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on the same wireless network Before migrating, use the other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you want to ... music, photos, and so on your MacBook. The other information from another Mac computer. Go to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac should have one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can ...
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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 Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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... (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. Moving your MacBook for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. mm Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you'll be away from the...you get to sleep or shut it to change. To put it down. mm Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your ...
... (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. Moving your MacBook for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. mm Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep If you'll be away from the...you get to sleep or shut it to change. To put it down. mm Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your ...
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2 Life with Your MacBook www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers or audio out port. Media keys (F7, F8, F9) ' Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or ...
To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers or audio out port. Media keys (F7, F8, F9) ' Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or ...
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For more information, see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." ÂÂ Two-finger pinching lets you rotate photos, pages, and more . ÂÂ Two-finger rotating lets you zoom in certain applications. When you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more . 28 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." ÂÂ Two-finger pinching lets you rotate photos, pages, and more . ÂÂ Two-finger rotating lets you zoom in certain applications. When you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more . 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook The following trackpad gestures work in or out on the surface of the trackpad.
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... to see all topics. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 ...Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is ... 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 see all topics. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 ...Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is ... 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.
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..."keyboard." Mac Help and search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/macosx. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/airport. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife...See Chapter 3, "Boost Your MacBook" on page 35. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or open Help for "AirPort." 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Or search for "iSight." Mac Help and search for "system preferences" in the search field. The iLife website...
..."keyboard." Mac Help and search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/macosx. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/airport. "Why you have a problem Finding service and support for your MacBook Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to a Mac Using iLife...See Chapter 3, "Boost Your MacBook" on page 35. System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or open Help for "AirPort." 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Or search for "iSight." Mac Help and search for "system preferences" in the search field. The iLife website...
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... search for "display port." Burning a CD or DVD Mac Help and search for "Front Row." Apple news, free downloads, and 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. Front Row Mac Help and search for "burn disc." Specifications The Specifications...
... search for "display port." Burning a CD or DVD Mac Help and search for "Front Row." Apple news, free downloads, and 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. Front Row Mac Help and search for "burn disc." Specifications The Specifications...
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3 Boost Your MacBook www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
3 Boost Your MacBook www.apple.com/store Mac Help RAM
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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 62. 11 Replace and tighten the eight screws you removed in step 2.
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 62. 11 Replace and tighten the eight screws you removed in step 2.
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... then click Memory. Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it's installed correctly. 50 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook
... then click Memory. Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it's installed correctly. 50 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook
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...working with the version of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on for troubleshooting tips to try when you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet... ÂÂ The applications you need. If you may have a problem. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on your MacBook. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Things to the problem. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that ...
...working with the version of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on for troubleshooting tips to try when you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet... ÂÂ The applications you need. If you may have a problem. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on your MacBook. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Things to the problem. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that ...
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..." on the screen. If you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Mac OS X provides a way to see if it's compatible with your MacBook, go to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose... Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. To force an application to www.apple.com/guide. To get help for the software that came with your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 See...
..." on the screen. If you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Mac OS X provides a way to see if it's compatible with your MacBook, go to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose... Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. To force an application to www.apple.com/guide. To get help for the software that came with your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 See...
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... computer starts up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk: • Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. • Restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up , shut it down by pressing... Disk Utility doesn't help, you see if Disk Utility can 't find the system software on page 62. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If that the computer can repair the disk. If your MacBook freezes during startup, or you might need to reinstall...
... computer starts up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk: • Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. • Restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up , shut it down by pressing... Disk Utility doesn't help, you see if Disk Utility can 't find the system software on page 62. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If that the computer can repair the disk. If your MacBook freezes during startup, or you might need to reinstall...