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More Information

For more information about using your MacBook, see the following:

To learn about	See
Installing memory	Chapter 3, “Boost Your Memory,” on page 31.

Troubleshooting your	Chapter 4, “Problem, Meet Solution,” on page 41.
MacBook if you have a
problem

Finding service and support	“Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 52. Or see the
for your MacBook	Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook.

Using Mac OS X	The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or search for
	“Mac OS X” in Mac Help.

Moving from a PC to a Mac	“How to move to Mac” at www.apple.com/getamac/movetomac.

Using iLife ’08 applications	The iLife ’08 website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or open an iLife ’08
	application, open Help for the application, and then type a
	question in the search field.

Changing System Preferences	Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System
	Preferences. Or search for “system preferences” in Mac Help.

Using your trackpad	Search for “trackpad” in Mac Help. Or open System Preferences
	and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad.

Using your keyboard	Search for “keyboard” in Mac Help.

Using the iSight camera	Search for “iSight” in Mac Help.

Using AirPort Extreme wireless	The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport.
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28Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook

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Contents Page Finder IMovie Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go Setting Up Your MacBook What’s in the BoxAC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord Gigabit Ethernet port 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet cable Press the power button briefly to turn on your MacBook Configure your MacBook with Setup Assistant Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences Putting Your MacBook to Sleep Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It DownTo put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following To wake your MacBook Shutting Down Your MacBookTo shut down your MacBook, do one of the following Life with Your MacBook Basic Features of Your MacBook Built-in stereo speakers Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Brightness controls F1, F2 Ports on Your MacBook ¯ MagSafe power port Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Using the MacBook Battery Charging the Battery Getting Answers To get Mac HelpMore Information To learn about SeeSearch for display port in Mac Help Page Boost Your Memory Boost Your Memory Installing Additional Memory Remove the batteryBoost Your Memory Install memory Levers Notches Insert this Replace the battery Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory To check the computer’s memoryProblem, Meet Solution If your MacBook doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBookTo force an application to quit Problem, Meet Solution If your MacBook doesn’t turn on or start up If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Using Apple Hardware Test If you forget your passwordIf you have trouble ejecting a disc To use Apple Hardware TestProblems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsTurn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware To check PPP0E settingsCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE ConnectionsNetwork Connections Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Keeping Your Software Up to DateInstalling Mac OS X and Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBookTo check for updated software Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpAppleCare Service and Support System ProfilerLocating Your Product Serial Number Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not LeastLast, but Not Least Last, but Not Least Important Handling Information Laser Information for Optical Disc DrivesLast, but Not Least Understanding Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadExternal Mouse ChairApple and the Environment Built-in DisplayPage Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance StatementBluetooth Industry Canada Statement Energy Star Compliance Disposal and Recycling Information Taiwan European Union-Disposal Information Page Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position