[. . . ] Congratulations, you and your MacBook were made for each other.
Say hello to your MacBook.
www. apple. com/macbook Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with friends and family anywhere in the world.
Mac Help isight
Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow.
Mac Help finder
MacBook
Mail Manage all your email accounts in one place.
Mac Help mail
iCal and Address Book Keep your schedule and your contacts in sync.
Mac Help isync
Mac OS X Snow Leopard
www. apple. com/macosx
Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files.
Mac Help time machine
Quick Look Instantly preview your files.
Mac Help quick look
Spotlight Find anything on your Mac.
Mac Help spotlight
Safari Experience the web with the fastest browser in the world.
Mac Help safari
iLife
www. apple. com/ilife
iPhoto Organize and search your photos by faces, places, or events.
iPhoto Help photos
iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in minutes or edit your masterpiece.
iMovie Help movie
GarageBand Learn to play. Record and mix your own song.
GarageBand Help record
iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with a click.
iWeb Help website
Contents
Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go
9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook
20 22 24 26 30 31 Basic Features of Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Ports on Your MacBook Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Using the MacBook Battery Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook
37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 46 Installing Additional Memory 50 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
52 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook
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Using Apple Hardware Test Problems with Your Internet Connection Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Keeping Your Software Up to Date Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Learning More, Service, and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
68 71 74 76 77 Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information
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www. apple. com/macbook Mac Help Migration Assistant
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 Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 67) carefully before you first use your computer. [. . . ] To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key.
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3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want to use. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. If this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications Install DVD and hold down the D key to use Apple Hardware Test.
Problems with Your Internet Connection
Your MacBook has the Setup Assistant application to help walk you through setting up an Internet connection. Click the "Assist me" button to open Network Setup Assistant. If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section starting with Network Diagnostics. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me. " 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
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If Network Diagnostics can't resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP, or with the server you are trying to access. Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are fully plugged in. Check the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Also check the cables and power supplies for Ethernet hubs and routers. Turn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes, and then turn it back on. If your modem has a reset button, you can press it either before or after you turn the power off and on. Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users might have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that DSL and cable modem users do not have. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), make sure you have entered the correct information in Network preferences. 2 Click Network.
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3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop-up menu. 4 Choose an interface for the PPPoE service from the Ethernet pop-up menu. [. . . ] When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
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Index
A
AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 AppleCare 63 Apple Hardware Test 56 application freeze 52 applications Front Row 33 iChat AV 21 iLife 32 audio out port 25 button, power 12, 21
C
cable modem 11 camera. See iSight video camera carrying your computer 72 changing the desktop 16 password 56 System Preferences 16 checking memory 50 cleaning the display 73 your computer 73 computer disposal 80 freezes 53 putting to sleep 16 shutting down 17 turning on 12 won't turn on 54 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 27 controls brightness 23 media 23
volume 23 cord, AC power 10
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Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 16 discs ejecting 56 software installation 61 supported sizes 72 display cleaning 73 external 25 See also screen disposing of your computer 80 Dock 31 downloading software 60 drive, SuperDrive 21 DSL modem 11
B
battery location 21 performance 30 blinking question mark 53 brightness controls 23 built-in battery. [. . . ]