Apple APLLE MACBOOK guide

If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication

ÂMake sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point.

ÂMake sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point by checking the AirPort (Z) status menu in the menu bar. Up to four bars appear, indicating full signal strength.

Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range. Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve reception.

ÂMake sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station or access point.

ÂSee AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar). Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information.

If your computer’s hard disk is not recording data correctly

ÂIn a few instances, if the hard disk undergoes unusually strong vibration, the Sudden Motion Sensor might become active and cause dropped frames or unrecorded portions of sound or data when the disk is recording intensively. If this occurs, make sure that your MacBook is in a stable environment without vibration or abrupt movement.

ÂIf vibration isn’t the problem, run Disk Utility (in /Applications/Utilities/) to check the drive.

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Apple APLLE MACBOOK manual If your computer’s hard disk is not recording data correctly

Contents

User’s Guide Page Contents Using Your MacBook Troubleshooting Adding Memory to Your MacBook Appendix D Top Ten Questions Appendix C Connecting to the InternetIndex 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 lightSleep indicator light Microphone Features of Your MacBook Keyboard Brightness Volume Standard Controls Function Fn key Volume controlsVideo 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 DownTo put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computer Calibrating Your BatteryShutting 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 RowTo replace the battery To turn off IR reception Taking Pictures with Photo Booth Using the Built-in iSight CameraGetting More Information About the Apple Remote To use a picture as your buddy picture or account picture Using Your iSight Camera with iMovie HDTo take a picture with Photo Booth To capture live video Videoconferencing with iChat AV To start a videoconference Videoconferencing with More Than One BuddyTurning Off the iSight Camera To start a videoconference with more than one buddy Learning About Mac OS Using Your Picture as Your Buddy PictureTo set your buddy picture Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Using Applications Keeping Your Software Up to Date When an Application Doesn’t RespondTo force an application to quit Connecting to a Printer To check for updated software Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo 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 Page 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 DeviceTo 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 discInserting 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 BatteryGetting 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 memoryPage 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 ProblemsIf 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 hardwareIf 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 Page Appendix 101 Operating Environment Power AdapterBattery 102 Understanding General Safety Instructions 103 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Setting Up Your MacBook and Power Adapter 105 Using Your MacBook Carrying Your MacBook Storing Your MacBook Cleaning Your MacBookCleaning Your MacBook Display 107 Avoiding Hearing Damage Laser Information High-Risk Activities Warning 109 Understanding Ergonomics Keyboard and Trackpad Chair 111 External Mouse Learning About Apple and the EnvironmentBuilt-in Display There are four kinds of Internet connections 113 Before you connect to the Internet To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows computer 114 Gathering the Information You Need 115 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To use Network Assistant Using Network Setup Assistant to ConnectEntering Your Information 117 To enter your information manually Manually Entering Information118 Check the cables and power supplies Troubleshooting Your ConnectionTo 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 hardwarePPPoE Connections Network Connections 121Page Top Ten Questions 123 How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my MacBook battery last longer? 125 Forgot my password. How do I reset it? 126 127 Page Radio and Television Interference FCC Compliance Statement129 Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement Wireless Radio UseFCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Energy Star Compliance 131 Disposal and Recycling Information 132 Index 133 Preferences 134 135 136 Display goes black 92 hard disk 137 USB 138