How do I make my MacBook battery last longer?

Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see “Calibrating Your Battery” on page 23). You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display. Open System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. Choose settings that are optimized for your type of usage. Using peripheral devices such as hard disk drives, which get power from your computer, can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts. You can conserve battery power by disconnecting such devices. You can also purchase an additional battery that you can swap into your computer when power gets low. For more information about conserving battery power, see “Understanding Battery Conservation Tips” on page 77.

I put a disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. How do I know if the disc is compatible with my optical drive?

Press the Media Eject (C) key to eject the disc. Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. Nonstandard discs and discs with noncircular shapes do not work in the optical drive. For more information about nonstandard discs, go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support and search for “nonstandard discs.”

Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc into the optical drive can damage the drive.

How do I connect an external display, TV, or projector to my MacBook?

1Turn on the external display or projector.

2Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display.

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