Apple Personal Computer User Manual
Congratulations, you and your MacBook
were made for each other.
Built-in iSight camera
Video chat with up to three
friends anywhere in the world
at the same time.
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Mac Help iSight
Music
Spotlight
Find anything on
your system as fast
as you type.
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Spotlight
Front Row with
Apple Remote
Enjoy movies, music,
and photos from the
comfort of your sofa.
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Front Row
Publish
Podcasts
Record a professional-sounding
podcast using sound effects
and jingles.
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GarageBand Help
podcast
One-click websites
Easily create websites
and blogs complete
with video, podcasts,
and photos.
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iWeb Help
website
Dashboard widgets
Get up-to-date information
instantly. View stocks, check
the weather, track flights,
and much more.
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Dashboard
Fun with photos
Import, organize, and share
up to 250,000 photos. Then
transform them into beautiful
photo books.
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iPhoto Help photo
Contents
Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go
9
What’s in the Box
9
Setting Up Your MacBook
15
Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook
20
Basic Features of Your MacBook
22
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook
24
Ports on Your MacBook
26
Using the MacBook Battery
28
Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory
33
Installing Additional Memory
40
Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
42
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook
46
Using Apple Hardware Test
47
Problems with Your Internet Connection
Contents
5
49
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication
50
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
51
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook
52
Learning More, Service, and Support
54
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
56
Important Safety Information
59
Important Handling Information
61
Understanding Ergonomics
63
Learning About Apple and the Environment
65
Regulatory Compliance Information
Looking for Something?
70
Index
6
Contents
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Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right
away. If you have never used a MacBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this
chapter for help getting started.
Important:
Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on
page 55) carefully before you first use your computer.
If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Make
sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, “Life with Your MacBook,” to find out
about the new features of this MacBook.
Many answers to questions can be found on your computer in Mac Help. For
information about getting Mac Help, see “Getting Answers” on page 28. Apple
frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, so the images
shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see onscreen.
Important:
Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before
setting up your MacBook.
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What’s in the Box
AC
plug
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Apple Remote
60W MagSafe Power Adapter
AC power cord
Setting Up Your MacBook
Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right
away. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:
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Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
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Connecting cables and accessing a network
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Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad
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Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant
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Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences
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Step 1: Plug In the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook
and charge the battery.
Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical
prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position. Insert the AC plug
of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the
MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you’ll feel a
magnetic pull drawing it in.
AC plug
MagSafe connector
AC power cord
MagSafe power port
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To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to remove it from
the adapter. Attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it is seated
firmly. Plug the other end into a power outlet. The AC power cord provides a grounded
connection.
When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the computer, pull the
plug, not the cord.
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Note:
When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light
on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates that power is going
to the battery. A green light indicates that no power is going to the battery, which can
mean the battery is fully charged or is not installed. If you don’t see a light, make sure
the connector is seated properly.
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable
to your MacBook and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network.
Gigabit Ethernet port
G
(10/100/1000Base-T)
Ethernet
cable
To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for
purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple
Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on your MacBook, and
then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem into a phone wall jack.
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Note:
Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless
networking. For information about setting up a wireless connection, in the menu bar,
choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. See “Getting
Answers” on page 28.
Step 3: Press the power (®
) button briefly to turn on your MacBook.
You hear a tone when you turn on the computer.
® Power button
Trackpad
Trackpad button
It takes the computer a few moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant
opens automatically.
If your computer doesn’t turn on, see “If your MacBook doesn’t turn on or start up” on
page 44.
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Use the MacBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just as you use a
mouse with a desktop computer.
To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. Press
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the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items.
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Drag two fingers on the trackpad to scroll.
For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “trackpad.”
Step 4: Configure your MacBook with Setup Assistant.
The first time you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps
you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your
MacBook. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically
transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac.
If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from
playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you’ve purchased from the iTunes Store.
Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you’ve purchased
from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use. For
information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help.
If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can
do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and
double-click Migration Assistant.
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar
Spotlight
search icon
Help menu
Dock
System Preferences iconFinder icon
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Choose Apple (
) > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you get to know your
computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your
MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for “System Preferences” or
for the specific preference you want to change.
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Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down
When you finish working with your MacBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
Putting Your MacBook to Sleep
If you’ll be away from your MacBook for only a short time, put it to sleep. When the
computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process.
To put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following:
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Close the display.
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Choose Apple (
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Press the power (®
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Choose Apple (
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Press and hold the Play/Pause (’
NOTICE:
Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating
that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you
move your MacBook. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can
damage it, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk.
To wake your MacBook:
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If the display is closed,
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If the display is already open,
or any button on the Apple Remote.
When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer
settings are exactly as you left them.
) > Sleep from the menu bar.
) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.
) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.
) button on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds.
simply open it to wake your MacBook.
press the power (®
) button or any key on the keyboard,
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Shutting Down Your MacBook
If you aren’t going to use your MacBook for a day or two, it’s best to shut it down. The
sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process.
To shut down your MacBook, do one of the following:
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Choose Apple (
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Press the power (®
If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see “Important
Handling Information” on page 59 for information about how to prevent your battery
from draining completely.
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) > Shut Down from the menu bar.
) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
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Life with Your MacBook
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Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook.
The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free
downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your MacBook.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of
Apple’s products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook
Microphone
iSight camera
Camera indicator light
Stereo speakers
Battery
(underneath)
®?
Trackpad
Trackpad button
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Infrared (IR) receiver
Slot-loading optical drive
® Power button
Built-in microphone
Capture sounds directly with the microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera) or
talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application.
Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light
Videoconference with others using iChat AV, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture
video with iMovie HD. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.
Built-in stereo speakers
Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files.
Battery
Run the MacBook using battery power when you are away from a power outlet.
Removing the battery also gives you access to the memory in your MacBook.
Trackpad and trackpad button
Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Tap the
trackpad to click or double-click a selection.
Sleep indicator light
A white light pulses when the MacBook is in sleep.
Infrared (IR) receiver
Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on
your MacBook from up to 30 feet away.
Slot-loading optical drive
Your optical drive can read CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. If you have a SuperDrive,
you can also write to DVD discs.
Power button
®
Turn your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Press and hold to restart your MacBook
during troubleshooting.
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook
Function key (fn)
esc
Brightness
controls
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Mute
control
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
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Num
Lock key
Volume
controls
Video Mode
i
Toggle key
num
lock
Standard
function keys
Media
C
Eject key
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Function (Fn) key
Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys
(F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the
menu bar and search for “function keys.”
Brightness controls
Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook display.
Mute control
—
Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port.
Volume controls
-
Increase (-) or decrease (–) the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers
and headphone port.
Num Lock key
Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. When the numeric
keypad is activated, a green light glows on the Num Lock key.
Video Mode Toggle key
i
Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in display
and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on
both displays).
F11, F12
By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard.
Media Eject key
C
Press and hold this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop
icon to the Trash.
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