User’s Guide
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Contents
Using Your MacBook
Troubleshooting
Adding Memory to Your MacBook
Appendix D Top Ten Questions
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
Index
Getting Started
Setting Up Your MacBook
Plug In the Apple MagSafe 60W Power Adapter
Connect Your Cables
To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network
Turn On Your MacBook
Trackpad
Nothing happens when you press the power button
Problems Turning On the Computer?
Configure Your MacBook with Setup Assistant
Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer
To transfer information, make sure
Getting Started
Basic Components of Your MacBook
Power button
Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light
Sleep indicator light
Microphone
Features of Your MacBook Keyboard
Brightness Volume Standard Controls
Function Fn key
Volume controls
Video Mode Toggle key
Brightness controls
Additional Components of Your MacBook
Port Out port
Gigabit Ethernet port 10/100/1000 Base-T
¯ MagSafe power adapter port
£ Mini-DVI video out port FireWire 400 port
Two high-speed USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus ports
Putting Your MacBook to Sleep
Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following
To wake the computer
Calibrating Your Battery
Shutting Down Your MacBook
To shut down your computer, do one of the following
To calibrate your battery
Getting More Information
Getting Answers Using Mac Help
To get Mac Help
Getting to Know Your MacBook2
Adjusting Your Display
To change the resolution on your display
Changing the Size of Images on the Screen
Using Your Power Adapter
AC plug
Using the Trackpad
Tips for Using the Trackpad
Using the Keyboard
Using a Mouse
Using the Apple Remote and Front Row
Use your Apple Remote to
Volume/Menu Up button IR window Previous/Rewind button
Using the Apple Remote with Keynote
Pairing Your Apple Remote
Replacing the Battery
To pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook
Turning Off IR Reception
Using the Keyboard to Control Front Row
To replace the battery
To turn off IR reception
Taking Pictures with Photo Booth
Using the Built-in iSight Camera
Getting More Information About the Apple Remote
To use a picture as your buddy picture or account picture
Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HD
To take a picture with Photo Booth
To capture live video
Videoconferencing with iChat AV
To start a videoconference
Videoconferencing with More Than One Buddy
Turning Off the iSight Camera
To start a videoconference with more than one buddy
Learning About Mac OS
Using Your Picture as Your Buddy Picture
To set your buddy picture
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
Using Applications
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
When an Application Doesn’t Respond
To force an application to quit
Connecting to a Printer
To check for updated software
Monitoring Printing
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
To set up a printer
To learn more about iTunes
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device
Transferring Files to or from Another Computer
Getting to Know Your MacBook
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Using Your MacBook
Using Universal Serial Bus USB Devices
Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
Connecting with FireWire
Getting More Information About USB
Using FireWire Devices
Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power
Connecting Your MacBook to Another Computer Using FireWire
Getting More Information About FireWire
How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
Getting More Information About AirPort Extreme
Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
To set up a Bluetooth device
Setting Up a Bluetooth Device
To delete a pairing with a device
Connecting with Ethernet
Getting More Information About Using Ethernet
Using External Video Support
Connecting an External Display or Projector
Using Your MacBook with the Display Closed
Connecting a TV, VCR, or Other Video Device
Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices
Using Your Optical Drive
Ejecting a Disc
To install or use software from a CD or DVD disc
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
To eject a disc, do one of the following
Playing DVDs
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
To record data on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, or DVD±RW discs
To record music from your iTunes library
Getting More Information
To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD±R or DVD±RW disc
Using Your Battery
Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor
Using Your MacBook
Removing and Replacing the Battery
Charging a Battery
Understanding Battery Conservation Tips
For the best conservation of battery power, do the following
Securing Your MacBook
Getting More Information About Your MacBook Battery
Getting More Information About Security Options
Adding Memory to Your MacBook4
Installing Additional Memory
Removing the Battery
Adding Memory to Your MacBook
Installing Memory
Levers
Notches
Put this end
Replacing the Battery
Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory
To check the computer’s memory
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Troubleshooting5
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer
If the computer doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move
If the computer doesn’t turn on or start up
If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes
If you forgot your password
Other Problems
If you have a problem with an application
If your computer’s hard disk is not recording data correctly
If you have problems with your Internet connection
If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware
If you have trouble ejecting a disc
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer
Installing Mac OS X and Applications
Installing Applications
Using Apple Hardware Test
To use Apple Hardware Test
Locating Your Product Serial Number
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Appendix
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Operating Environment
Power Adapter
Battery
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Understanding General Safety Instructions
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Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information
Setting Up Your MacBook and Power Adapter
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Using Your MacBook
Carrying Your MacBook
Storing Your MacBook
Cleaning Your MacBook
Cleaning Your MacBook Display
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Avoiding Hearing Damage
Laser Information
High-Risk Activities Warning
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Understanding Ergonomics
Keyboard and Trackpad
Chair
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External Mouse
Learning About Apple and the Environment
Built-in Display
There are four kinds of Internet connections
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Before you connect to the Internet
To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer
To find the settings on a Windows computer
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Gathering the Information You Need
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Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
To use Network Assistant
Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect
Entering Your Information
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To enter your information manually
Manually Entering Information
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Check the cables and power supplies
Troubleshooting Your Connection
To use Network Diagnostics
Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections
To check System Preferences settings
Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
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Top Ten Questions
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How does the Mac OS X interface work?
How do I make my MacBook battery last longer?
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Forgot my password. How do I reset it?
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Radio and Television Interference
FCC Compliance Statement
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Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
Wireless Radio Use
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity
Energy Star Compliance
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Disposal and Recycling Information
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Index
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Preferences
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Display goes black 92 hard disk
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USB
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