When an Application Doesn’t Respond | Apple APLLE MACBOOK specification

When an Application Doesn’t Respond

On rare occasions, an application might “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application might allow you to save your work in other open applications.

To force an application to quit:

1Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected.

2In the confirmation dialog, click Force Quit.

The application quits, leaving all other applications open.

If you need to, you can also restart the Finder from this dialog.

If you’re experiencing other problems with an application, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” on page 89.

Keeping Your Software Up to Date

You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple.

When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple servers periodically, and download and install updated software.

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook

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Apple APLLE MACBOOK When an Application Doesn’t Respond, Keeping Your Software Up to Date, To force an application to quit

Contents

User’s Guide Page Contents Using Your MacBook Adding Memory to Your MacBook Troubleshooting Index Appendix C Connecting to the InternetAppendix D Top Ten Questions 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 Configure Your MacBook with Setup Assistant Problems Turning On the Computer?Nothing happens when you press the power button 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 lightSleep indicator light Power button Brightness Volume Standard Controls Features of Your MacBook Keyboard Brightness controls Volume controlsVideo 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 To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It DownPutting Your MacBook to Sleep To shut down your computer, do one of the following Calibrating Your BatteryShutting 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 RowTo replace the battery Turning Off IR Reception Getting More Information About the Apple Remote Using the Built-in iSight CameraTaking Pictures with Photo Booth To capture live video Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HDTo 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 BuddyTurning Off the iSight Camera To start a videoconference To set your buddy picture Using Your Picture as Your Buddy PictureLearning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Using Applications To force an application to quit When an Application Doesn’t RespondKeeping Your Software Up to Date To check for updated software Connecting to a Printer To learn more about iTunes Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo 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 Page 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 To delete a pairing with a device Setting Up a Bluetooth DeviceTo set up a Bluetooth 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 discInserting 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 Security Options Getting More Information About Your MacBook BatterySecuring Your MacBook 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 MemoryPage 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 If you have a problem with an application Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If your computer’s hard disk is not recording data correctly If you have trouble ejecting a disc If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have problems with your Internet connection 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 Page 101 Appendix 102 Power AdapterBattery Operating Environment 103 Understanding General Safety Instructions Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Setting Up Your MacBook and Power Adapter Carrying Your MacBook Using Your MacBook 107 Cleaning Your MacBookCleaning Your MacBook Display Storing Your MacBook Laser Information Avoiding Hearing Damage 109 High-Risk Activities Warning Keyboard and Trackpad Understanding Ergonomics 111 Chair Built-in Display Learning About Apple and the EnvironmentExternal Mouse 113 There are four kinds of Internet connections 114 To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows computer Before you connect to the Internet 115 Gathering the Information You Need Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 117 Using Network Setup Assistant to ConnectEntering Your Information To use Network Assistant 118 Manually Entering InformationTo enter your information manually Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionTo use Network Diagnostics Check the cables and power supplies PPPoE Connections Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardwareTo check System Preferences settings 121 Network ConnectionsPage 123 Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? 125 How do I make my MacBook battery last longer? 126 Forgot my password. How do I reset it? 127 Page 129 FCC Compliance StatementRadio and Television Interference Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Wireless Radio UseFCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement 131 Energy Star Compliance 132 Disposal and Recycling Information 133 Index 134 Preferences 135 136 137 Display goes black 92 hard disk 138 USB