Apple Laptop Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook, To check for updated software

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To check for updated software:

1Open System Preferences.

2Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions.

ÂFor more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help.

ÂFor the latest information about Mac OS X, go to www.apple.com/macosx.

Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook

You can use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your computer.

Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.

Installing Mac OS X and Applications

To install Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer:

1Back up your essential files.

Because the Erase and Install option erases your hard disk, you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications.

2Make sure your power adapter is connected and plugged in.

3Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.

4Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. To install only the applications that came with your computer, double-click Install Bundled Software Only.

Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife ’08 applications, double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software.

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Contents Page Finder IMovie Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box Setting Up Your MacBookAC 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 or Shutting It Down Putting Your MacBook to SleepTo put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following Shutting Down Your MacBook To wake 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 To get Mac Help Getting AnswersTo learn about See More InformationSearch for display port in Mac Help Page Boost Your Memory Boost Your Memory Remove the battery Installing Additional MemoryBoost Your Memory Install memory Levers Notches Insert this Replace the battery To check the computer’s memory Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New MemoryProblem, Meet Solution Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t moveTo 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 To use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestIf you forget your password If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Network Diagnostics Problems with Your Internet Connection PPPoE Connections Turn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware To check PPP0E settings Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsNetwork Connections Keeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationReinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Installing Mac OS X and ApplicationsTo check for updated software Online Resources Onscreen Help Learning More, Service, and SupportSystem Profiler AppleCare Service and SupportLocating Your Product Serial Number Last, but Not Least Last, but Not Least Important Safety InformationLast, but Not Least Last, but Not Least Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives Important Handling InformationLast, but Not Least Keyboard and Trackpad Understanding ErgonomicsChair External MouseBuilt-in Display Apple and the EnvironmentPage FCC Compliance Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationBluetooth 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