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Help Center facetime MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your MacBook. Welcome to your Mac. Help Center gestures Click anywhere Pinch to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in FaceTime camera Make video calls to zoom Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control
Help Center facetime MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your MacBook. Welcome to your Mac. Help Center gestures Click anywhere Pinch to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. www.apple.com/macbook Built-in FaceTime camera Make video calls to zoom Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control
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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 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 Contents 5
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Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 An Ounce of Prevention 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 56 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 61 Using Apple Hardware Test 62 Problems with Your Internet Connection 64 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 65 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 70 Important Safety Information 74 Important Handling Information 77 Understanding Ergonomics 79 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something? 86 Index 6 Contents
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 52 An Ounce of Prevention 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 56 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 61 Using Apple Hardware Test 62 Problems with Your Internet Connection 64 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 65 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 66 Learning More, Service, and Support 68 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 70 Important Safety Information 74 Important Handling Information 77 Understanding Ergonomics 79 Apple and the Environment Looking for Something? 86 Index 6 Contents
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If you're an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you first use your computer in Help Center. Your MacBook is designed so that you may be found on page 31. Many answers to get started . For information about the new features of ...70) carefully before you see "Getting Answers" on your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to Mac computers, read this MacBook. Make sure you have never used a MacBook or are new to find out about using it up quickly...
If you're an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you first use your computer in Help Center. Your MacBook is designed so that you may be found on page 31. Many answers to get started . For information about the new features of ...70) carefully before you see "Getting Answers" on your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to Mac computers, read this MacBook. Make sure you have never used a MacBook or are new to find out about using it up quickly...
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... process, including these tasks: ÂÂ 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 up your MacBook and using the trackpad ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up... away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook.
... process, including these tasks: ÂÂ 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 up your MacBook and using the trackpad ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up... away. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook.
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... connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the... to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Pull the AC plug up to remove it 's seated firmly.
... connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the... to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Pull the AC plug up to remove it 's seated firmly.
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... connection, connect one end of the network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you don't see page 64. ÂÂ ...is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. An amber light indicates that the battery is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. After you turn on and that the wireless base station is fully charged....
... connection, connect one end of the network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you don't see page 64. ÂÂ ...is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. An amber light indicates that the battery is turned on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you connect the power adapter to your MacBook and the other end to glow. After you turn on and that the wireless base station is fully charged....
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After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
After it starts up . If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook. You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook doesn't turn on or start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 54. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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... Center and search for "Migration Assistant." To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook to the other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other computer if you need to update its software, and then return to your... MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Open Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in Launchpad. The first time you turn on the PC you want to migrate ...
... Center and search for "Migration Assistant." To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook to the other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other computer if you need to update its software, and then return to your... MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Open Migration Assistant in the Utilities folder in Launchpad. The first time you turn on the PC you want to migrate ...
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..., select "From another Mac or PC" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for use your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you 've purchased from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for migrating. ÂÂ...up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. ÂÂ To do a basic setup, select "Don't transfer now" and click Continue. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to the "Transfer Information to keep or use . Your Mac or PC must be on the same...
..., select "From another Mac or PC" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for use your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you 've purchased from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for migrating. ÂÂ...up an account, and exit Setup Assistant. ÂÂ To do a basic setup, select "Don't transfer now" and click Continue. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to the "Transfer Information to keep or use . Your Mac or PC must be on the same...
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 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. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook.
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 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. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook.
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... or for only a short time, put it to Sleep If you want help with your MacBook. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to reset your password ... sleep, you can put your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage it, causing loss of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your MacBook to sleep, do one of ...
... or for only a short time, put it to Sleep If you want help with your MacBook. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to reset your password ... sleep, you can put your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage it, causing loss of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your MacBook to sleep, do one of ...
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... one of time, see page 76 for an extended period of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to wake your MacBook. ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button .... The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 To wake your MacBook: ÂÂ If the display is already open it down your MacBook for information about how to use your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them.
... one of time, see page 76 for an extended period of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you plan to wake your MacBook. ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button .... The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 To wake your MacBook: ÂÂ If the display is already open it down your MacBook for information about how to use your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook FaceTime 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 FaceTime 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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.... Touch the trackpad with one or more fingers to other multimedia files. Power button ® Turn your keyboard), or talk with Your MacBook 21 The indicator light glows when the FaceTime camera is in battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Sleep ...indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on the trackpad. Built-in FaceTime camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application...
.... Touch the trackpad with one or more fingers to other multimedia files. Power button ® Turn your keyboard), or talk with Your MacBook 21 The indicator light glows when the FaceTime camera is in battery Use battery power when you're away from a power outlet. Sleep ...indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook is operating. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on the trackpad. Built-in FaceTime camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Launchpad key Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Launchpad key Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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...this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to get a comprehensive view of what's running on your spaces, and all your MacBook. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to F12). Volume keys (F11, F12) - You can also eject a disc by dragging its ...desktop icon to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook, including Dashboard, all open it. Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to the Trash. Chapter 2...
...this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to get a comprehensive view of what's running on your spaces, and all your MacBook. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to F12). Volume keys (F11, F12) - You can also eject a disc by dragging its ...desktop icon to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook, including Dashboard, all open it. Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to the Trash. Chapter 2...
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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