Apple Laptop manual Locating Your Product Serial Number

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Locating Your Product Serial Number

Use one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number:

ÂChoose Apple () > About This Mac, and then click the version number beneath the words “Mac OS X” to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number.

ÂOpen System Profiler (in /Applications/Utilities/) and click Hardware.

ÂRemove the battery and view the serial number for your MacBook in the battery bay. For information about removing the battery, see page 33.

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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 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 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 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 If you have trouble ejecting a disc Using Apple Hardware TestIf you forget your password To use Apple Hardware TestProblems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Turn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardwareTo check PPP0E settings PPPoE ConnectionsNetwork Connections Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Keeping Your Software Up to Date Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Installing Mac OS X and Applications To 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