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