Manual

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

iCaland Address Book Keep your schedule and your contacts in sync.
Mac Help isync

Mac OS X 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 ’09
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. Start a jam session. Record and mix your own song.
GarageBand Help record

iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with aclick.
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 27 29 Basic Features of Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Ports on Your MacBook Using the Trackpad and Keyboard Using the MacBook Battery Getting Answers

Chapter 3:Boost Your Memory
35 Installing Additional Memory 42 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory

Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
44 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 48 Using Apple Hardware Test
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Problems with Your Internet Connection Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Keeping Your Software Up to Date Reinstallingthe Software That Came with Your MacBook Learning More, Service, and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number

Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
60 63 65 67 69 Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information

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Ready, Set Up, Gowww.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 59) carefully before you first use your computer. If you arean 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 using Mac Help, see “Getting Answers” on page 29. Apple may release new versions and updates to its systemsoftware, 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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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go

What’s in the Box

AC plug AC power cord 60W MagSafe Power Adapter

Setting Up Your MacBook
Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly andstart using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting 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

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go

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