Macbook Users Guide

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.
www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help iSight

Music

Spotlight Find anything on your system as fast as you type.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Spotlight

Front Row with Apple Remote Enjoy movies, music, and photos from the comfortof your sofa.
www.apple.com/macbook Mac Help Front Row

Podcasts Record a professional-sounding podcast using sound effects and jingles.
www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help podcast

Publish
One-click websites Easily create websites and blogs complete with video, podcasts, and photos.
www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website

Dashboard widgets Get up-to-date informationinstantly. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Dashboard

Fun with photos Import, organize, and share up to 250,000 photos. Then transform them into beautiful photo books.
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto
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 orShutting It Down

Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook
20 22 24 26 28 Basic Features of Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Ports on Your MacBook Using the MacBook Battery 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 UsingYour MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection
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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
56 59 61 63 65 Important SafetyInformation Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information

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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 toMacintosh 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 featuresof 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 may release 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 beforesetting up your MacBook.

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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go

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Apple Remote AC plug 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:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂConnecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  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...