Apple APLLE MACBOOK manual

MacBook User ’ s Guide Includes setup , expansion, and troubleshooting information f or your MacBook computer[...]

K Apple Computer , Inc © 2006 Apple Computer , Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consen t of Apple. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for prin ting or clerical errors. Apple 1 Infini[...]

3 C onten ts 7 Chapter 1: G etting Started 8 Setting Up Y our MacBook 16 Basic Components of Y our MacBook 18 F eatures of Y our MacBook Keyboard 20 Additional Componen ts of Y our MacBook 22 Putting Y our MacBook to Sleep or Shutting I t Down 23 Calibrating Y our Batter y 25 Getting More Information 26 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 27 Chapter 2: [...]

4 Contents 40 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 44 Learning About Mac OS X 45 Customizing Y our Desktop and Setting Y our Pref erences 46 Using Applications 47 When an Application Doesn ’t Respond 47 Keeping Y our Sof tware Up to Date 48 Connecting to a Print er 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or [...]

Contents 5 78 Securing Y our MacBook 79 Chapter 4: Adding Memor y to Y our MacBook 80 Installing Additional Memory 87 Making Sure Y our MacBook Recognizes the New Memory 89 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting 90 Problems That Prevent Y ou from Using Y our Computer 93 Other Problems 96 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Y our Computer 98 Using Apple H[...]

6 Contents 11 3 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 11 5 Gathering the Information Y ou Need 11 7 Entering Y our Information 11 9 T roubleshooting Y our Connection 12 3 Appendix D: T op T en Questions 12 9 Communications Regulation Information 13 3 Index[...]

7 1 1 Getting Star ted Y our MacBook includes the following componen ts: Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information in Appendix B, “Safety , Use , and Care Information,” on page 1 03) carefully before you plug your computer int o a wall socket. AC power c ord Apple Remote AC plug MagSafe 60W P ower Adapter M E[...]

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Y our MacBook Y our MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quick ly and start using it right away . The following pages take you through the setup process , including the se tasks:  Plugging in the Apple MagSafe 60W P ower A dapter  Connecting cables  T urning on your MacBook  Configuring a user[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 T o ex tend the reach of your power adapt er , you can attach the AC power cord . First pull up on the AC plug to remo ve it from the adapter , and then attach the included AC power cord t o the adapter . P lug the other end into a power outlet. F or an illustration, see page 3 1. Step 2: Connect Y our Cables For an In t[...]

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: T o use a dial-up connec tion, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online A pple Store at www.apple .com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller . P lug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MacBook, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem into a phone[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: T urn On Y our MacBook 1 T o turn on your MacBook, press the po wer ( ® ) button briefly (up to 1 second). Y ou hear a tone when you turn on the computer . Don’ t press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. [...]

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Use your MacBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just as you use a mouse with a desktop computer . Â T o move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. Important: Use one finger on the trackpad to move the pointer . The track pad lets you scroll by dragging two fingers ,[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Step 4: Configure Y our MacBook with S etup Assistant The first time you turn on your comput er , Setup Assistant star ts. Setup Assistant helps you enter y our Internet and email information and set up a user account on your computer . If you already have a Mac , Setup Assistan t can help you automatically transfer fil[...]

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started T o transfer information, make sure:  Y our other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire T arget Disk Mode  Y our other Mac has M ac OS X v1 0. 1 or later installed  Y ou have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin Fir eWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the proc ess of transferring your information—just f[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you don ’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it ’ s best to deauthoriz e it from playing music, videos, or a udiobooks that you’v e purchased from the iT unes Music Store. D eauthorizing a computer pr events any songs, videos, or a udiobooks you’ve purchased from being played b y someone else and frees up[...]

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Componen ts of Y our MacBook ® ? ® P ower button Camera indicator light iSight camera Microphone Stereo speakers Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver T rackpad T rackpad button Slot-loading optical drive[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Microphone Capture sounds directly with this built-in microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera). Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using the included iChat A V application. The camera indicator light glows when the video camera is capturing and displaying video . B[...]

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started F eatures of Y our MacBook Keyboard esc num lock F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F1 0 F1 1 F1 2 — i C - F unction k ey (fn) V olume controls Brightness controls Num Lock key Media Eject key Mute control Standard function keys Video Mode T oggle key[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to activate cust omized actions assigned to the function k eys (F1 to F1 2). T o learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “function k eys.” Brightness controls Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook[...]

20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional C omponents of Y our MacBook ¯ Gigabit Ethernet port (1 0/1 00/ 1 000 Base-T) G Security slot Headphone out/optical digital audio out port f Audio line in/optical digital audio in port , Mini-DVI port £ FireWire 400 port H USB 2.0 ports d MagSafe power adapter port[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 For mor e information about these features , see Chapter 3, “Using Y our MacBook,” on page 5 3. ¯ MagSafe power adapter port Plug in the included Apple MagSafe 60W P ower Adapter t o recharge your MacBook battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (1 0/1 00/1 000 Base-T ) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or c onnect [...]

22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Y our 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 Y our MacBook to Sleep If you’ll be a way from your MacBook for only a short time, put it to sleep. When the computer is in sleep , y ou can quick ly wake it and bypass the sta[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 T o wake the computer: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook. Â If the display is already open, press the power ( ® ) button or an y key on the k eyboard , or any button on the Apple Remot e. Shutting Down Y our MacBook If you aren ’t going to use your MacBook for a da y or two, it’ s be[...]

24 Chapter 1 Getting Started T o calibrate your battery: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully char ge your MacBook batter y until the light on the power adapter plug changes t o green and the Batter y icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for tw o hours or longer . [...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 25 Getting More Information For mor e information about your MacBook, check out these resources: Â Read Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Y our M acBook,” on page 27 for important basics. Â If you’ re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, review the Welcome to Tiger book let that came with your computer and open Mac Help to bro wse [...]

26 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the information about using your Macintosh is a vailable on your computer in Mac Help. T o get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the scr een). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Cli[...]

27 2 2 Getting to Know Y our MacBook This chapter in troduces important basics about your MacBook. Whenever you stop using y our MacBook, wait a few momen ts to let the hard disk and any optical disc (such as a CD or DVD) in your drive stop s pinning before you transport the computer . A void jostling or bumping your MacBook while discs are spinnin[...]

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook For mor e safety instructions about handling and using your MacBook in various locations, make sure to read Appendix B , “Safety , Use, and Care Information,” on page 1 03. The rest of this chapter include s sections about using components of your MacBook, such as the display , pow er adapter , trackpad[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 29 Changing the Size of Image s on the Screen Y our MacBook has a 1 3.3-inch widescreen dis play with a default resolution of 1 280 x 800. Y ou can change the size of images on your dis play by changing the screen resolution. Y ou can choose a lower resolution in the Displays pane of Syst em Preferenc es. When[...]

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Using Y our P ower Adapt er Plugging in the power adapter pr ovides AC power to the MacBook and r echarges the computer’ s battery. Important: F or optimal per formance , use only the po wer adapter that came with your computer , or purchase an additional A pple MagSafe 60W Po wer Adapter . When you first[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 31 Use the AC pow er cord and connect it to a grounded power outlet when one is available . U se only the AC power cord that came with your po wer adapter . Make sure to push the power plug snugly int o the power adapter port on the computer to ensure it is engaged and power is flowing to the c omputer . If th[...]

32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Using the T rackpad How far the pointer mov es onscreen is based on how quickly you move your finger across the trackpad. T o move the point er a shor t distance, move y our finger slowly across the trackpad; the faster you mov e your finger , the far ther the pointer mov es onscreen. Y ou can also adjust t[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 33 In addition to using the trackpad button, you can use your finger to click and double-click directly on the trackpad. Y ou can turn on these features and other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Pref erences. Note: If you find that the pointer mov es as you type because you accident[...]

34 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook T o use the numeric k eypad, press the Num Lock key . An indicat or light on the Num Lock key glows when the keypad is active. When you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to turn it off . Important: If your keyboard doesn ’t seem to be working correctly , check the Num L ock key . When [...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 35 Using the Apple Remote and F ront Ro w Y our Apple Remote works with the Fron t Row interface and the built-in infrared (IR) receiver , which is locat ed on the bottom right of the front side on your MacBook. Use the Apple Remote to open F ront Row and w ork with iTune s, iPhoto, iMovie, DVD Player , and mo[...]

36 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook  Press the Select/Play/P ause ( ’ ) button to select a menu item, or t o play or pause a song, slideshow, video, or DVD.  Press the Next/F ast-for ward ( ‘ ) or Previous/Rewind ( ] ) button t o sk ip forward or backward through your media conten t. P ress and hold to fast-forward or rewind.  Hold [...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 37 Using the Apple Remot e with Keynote If you have Keynote installed , you can control presen tations with the Apple Remote.With Keynote open, press the Selec t/Play/P ause ( ’ ) button to start a presentation. Then, depending on where you want t o work in the application (in a presentation or the slide org[...]

38 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook T o pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook: 1 P osition the Apple Remote 3 to 4 inches from the IR rec eiver on your MacBook. 2 Press and hold the Menu ( » ) and Next/F ast-forward ( ‘ ) buttons on the Apple Remote at the same time for 5 seconds . When you successfully pair your A pple Remote with your[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 39 T o replace the battery : 1 Open the battery compar tment by pressing the button (pictured abo ve) with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery . 3 Insert the replacement battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 4 Close the battery comp[...]

40 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Getting More Information About the A pple Remote More information about your A pple Remote is available in Mac Help . Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “ Apple Remote.” Using the Built-in iSight Camera With the built-in iSight camera, you can take pictures with Photo Booth or vi[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 41 T o take a pic ture with Photo Booth: 1 Click the Photo Booth icon in the Dock to open Photo Booth and turn on the built-in iSight camera. The glowing indicator light next to the camera tells you it’ s on. 2 Select an effect to apply to your picture, if you like. 3 Click the Camera icon below the image to[...]

42 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 3 Click the camera icon to the left of the mode switch and choose Built-in iSight from the pop-up menu. 4 Click the “Record With iSight” button in the iMovie monitor to begin recording . The video you see in the iMovie monitor is recorded as a clip in the iMovie Clips pane. 5 Click the “Record With iS[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 43 T o star t a videoconference: 1 Open iChat A V . 2 Click the Camera button next to a buddy in your buddy list. For inf ormation about adding people to your buddy list, choose Help > iChat A V Help. When you click a Camera button in the buddy list, the camera indicator light glows to indicate you are disp[...]

44 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Using Y our Picture as Y our Buddy Picture Y ou can tak e a picture of yourself using the iSight camera and use it as your buddy picture. P eople who have placed you in their buddy list will see this picture. T o set your buddy picture: 1 Open iChat A V . 2 Choose Buddies > Change My Picture. 3 Click the[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 45 Customizing Y our Desktop and Setting Y our Prefer ences Y ou can quick ly make your desktop look the way you wan t using System Pref erences. Choose Apple (  ) > System P references fr om the menu bar . F eel free to make changes and experiment with the following panes: Â Appearance: Select this pre[...]

46 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook  Desktop & Screen Saver: Selec t this preference pane t o change the background color or pattern of your desktop , or change it to a photo or image you like. Y ou can also choose an eye-catching screen eff ect that will appear on your screen when the computer is left idle.  Dock: S elect this prefer[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 47 When an Application Doesn ’t Respond On rare occasions, an application might “freez e” on the screen. Mac OS X provide s a way to quit a fro zen application without restarting your computer . Quitting a frozen application might allow you to sa ve your work in other open applications. T o force an appl[...]

48 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook T o check for updated software: 1 Open System P references. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Â For mor e information, search for “Sof tware Update ” in Mac Help. Â For the lat est information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www .apple.com/macosx[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 49 T o set up a printer: 1 Open System P references and click the P rint & F ax icon. 2 Click Printing and then click the A dd (+) button to add a printer . 3 Select the printer you want to use , and then click A dd. 4 Use the Add (+) and Remov e (–) buttons to choose the printers that appear in the prin[...]

50 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Connecting a Camera or Other Fir eWire or USB Device If you have an iP od, digital camera, video camera, scanner , or other device that has a FireWir e or USB connector , y ou can connect it to your MacBook. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. F or information about FireWire , s[...]

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 51 Â If you register for a .Mac accoun t from Apple (fees apply), you can use it to transfer files. With a .Mac account, you get an iDisk, which provides Internet spac e for backing up and storing files, so other computers can access the files you transfer there . Â Using a recordable optical driv e, you can[...]

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53 3 3 Using Y our MacBook Y our MacBook has many built-in featur es and connection capabilities. These include the follo wing: Â Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting equipment such as iPods , prin ters, scanners, and other devices. S ee “Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices ” on page 54. Â A FireWir e 400 por t for connect[...]

54 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook  A mini-DVI video out port for connecting your MacBook to an external display by using a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter or a Mini-D VI to VGA adapter . Use a Mini-DVI to Video adapter to connect a video device that requires a c omposite or S-video connection. All adapters are sold separately . See “Using External Video [...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 55 T o use a USB device with your computer , connect the device to the computer . Y our computer automatically det ects newly connec ted devices and loads the correct software to work with the device. Note: If your MacBook can ’t find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can either install the softw[...]

56 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Using Multiple USB Device s at the Same Time Y ou can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to your computer . The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). High-speed hubs can support USB 2.0 high-speed devices as well as USB 1 . 1 c[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 57 Getting More Information About USB More information about USB is av ailable in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help in the menu bar and search for “USB.” Y ou can also find information on the Apple USB website at www .apple.com/usb . F or information about USB devices a vailable for your computer , check the Macin[...]

58 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook These are some of the things you can do with F ireWire: Â Connect an HDV or DV camera and capture, transfer , and edit high-quality video directly on your computer using video-editing software such as iMovie HD , F inal Cut Express, or Final Cut Studio (sold separately). Â Connect an external FireWire har d disk dr[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 59 Understanding F ireWire Devices and Ba ttery Pow er Y ou can use FireWire devices , such as certain external hard disk drives , that are powered by the MacBook F ireWire connection instead of by a separate pow er adapter . However , these FireWire device s can cause your MacBook battery to be depleted faster . If a d[...]

60 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook T o connect your MacBook to another computer in Fir eWire T arget Disk Mode: 1 Make sure that your MacBook is shut down. 2 Use a Fir eWire cable to connect your MacBook to another FireWir e-equipped computer . 3 Start up your MacBook and immediately hold down the T key. Y our MacBook display will show the FireWire lo[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 61 How AirP ort Provides Wireless Internet A ccess With AirP or t Extreme technology , your MacBook makes a wireless connection to an AirP or t Express, AirPort Extreme Base Station, or any 802. 1 1b- or 802. 1 1g-compliant product that is connected to the phone line, a DSL or cable modem, or a local area network (LAN) [...]

62 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Using Bluetooth Wireless T echnology Y our MacBook comes with Bluetooth wireless technology . With Bluetooth, you can make short-range wireless connections between desktop and portable computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phone s, camera phones, printers, digital cameras, and wireless input devices ,[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 63 Setting Up a Bluetooth Device Before you can use a Bluet ooth device with your MacBook, y ou need to set up the device to work with your c omputer . After you set up the device, it is paired with your computer , and you can see it in the Device s pane of Bluetooth preferences . Y ou pair your computer with the device[...]

64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Connecting with Ethernet Y our computer comes with built-in Gigabit Ethernet ( G ) networking capability , which you can use to connect to a network or t o a DSL or cable modem. Connecting to a network give s you access to other computers and poten tially to network printers , modems , email, and the Int ernet. Y ou [...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 65 For inf ormation about networking products you can use with your MacBook, check the Macintosh Pr oducts Guide at www.apple.com/guide . Using External Video Suppor t Y our computer has an external monitor (mini-DVI) por t that allows you to connect a display or projector with a DVI or VGA port. Use the Apple Mini-DVI [...]

66 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook When an external monitor or T V is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the built-in display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring ) or use the external monitor to extend the size of the Mac OS desktop (known as dual-display or extended desktop mode ). By defa ult, your MacBook st[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 67 Using Y our MacBook with the Display Closed Y ou can use your MacBook with the display closed if the computer is connected to an external monitor , keyboard, and mouse. Important: T o use your MacBook with the display closed, the M acBook must be plugged into a functioning power outlet. T o operate your computer with[...]

68 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 5 T o detec t the T V or other external device, hold down the Command ( x ) key and press the F2 key . Y ou can also open the Displays pane of Sy stem Preferenc es and click the Detect Displays button. 6 T o adjust how the image is displayed on the device, use the Displays pane of System Pref erences. Getting More In[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 69 For applications that can r ecord sounds, such as iMovie HD, use the Sound pane of System P references to select the audio input device y ou want to use, including microphones connected through USB . The volume contr ols on your keyboard allow you to easily adjust the output volume . Y ou can also adjust both the inp[...]

70 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Inserting a CD or DVD Disc T o install or use sof tware from a CD or DVD disc: 1 With the computer turned on, insert the disc (with the label facing up) into the drive slot until you feel the driv e catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in. Y ou might need to inser t the disc nearly all the way before the dr[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 71 If you can ’t eject the disc, quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again. If that doesn’ t work, restar t the computer while holding down the trackpad button. Playing DVDs T o play a DVD-V ideo on your MacBook, inser t the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically . Y ou’ll find DVD Player [...]

72 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook T o record data on CD-R, CD-RW , DVD±R, or DVD±R W discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable CD or DVD (SuperDrive only) disc into the optical drive . 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format y ou want to use. 3 Double-click the disc icon that appears on your desktop , and then drag fi[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 73 T o burn an iDVD projec t onto a blank DVD±R or D VD±RW disc: 1 Open iDVD and open your iDVD project. 2 Click the Burn button. 3 When prompted , insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the driv e. 4 Click the Burn button again. For mor e information, open iDVD and choose Help > i DVD Help. Important: If your bat[...]

74 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Y our MacBook has Sudden Motion S ensor technology , which helps protect the hard disk from damage if the computer is dropped or shaken. Sudden Motion Sensor protection doesn ’t affect hard disk performance during regular MacBook operation. Occasionally , unusually strong vibratio[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 75 Important: If only one indicator light is on, very little charge is left. If no lights are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is connected . P lug in the power adapter to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a fully charged b[...]

76 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Removing and Replacing the Battery For instructions on remo ving and replacing the batter y , see “Removing the Battery ” on page 80 and “Replacing the Battery ” on page 86. Note: Dispose of batteries accor ding to your local environmental la ws and guidelines. For mor e information, see “Disposal and Recyc[...]

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 77 Understanding Battery Conservation Tips The amount of work time y our MacBook batter y can provide before y ou need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices y ou’ re currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while you w ork. For the be st conser vation of ba tter y power , do th[...]

78 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Getting More Information About Y our MacBook Battery More information is av ailable in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “battery.” Y ou can also find information about extending the life of y our batter y at www .apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Securing Y our MacBook Y ou can purchase a secu[...]

79 4 4 Adding Memory to Y our MacBook This chapter pro vides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in your MacBook. Y our computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the computer’ s battery. Y our MacBook comes with a minimum of 5 1 2 megabytes (MB) of 667 MHz Double[...]

80 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook  200-pin  PC2-53 00 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM For be st per formance, fill both memor y slots and install an equal memor y module in each slot. The maximum amount of memory you can install in your MacBook is 2 GB, using one 1 GB DIMM in each memory slot. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory invol[...]

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 81 2 T urn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clock wise to unlock the battery , and gently remove it. W arning: The internal componen ts of your MacBook can be hot. If y ou have been using your MacBook, wait 1 0 minutes after shutting down to let the in[...]

82 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Step 2: Installing Memory 1 Loosen the three captive scr ews that secure the L-bracket, pull out the long end first t o remove the bracket, and place it to the side . Levers on the memory slots spring out when you remo ve the bracket. 2 T ouch a metal sur face inside the computer to discharge any static el[...]

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 83 3 T o remove a memor y module installed in a slot, move the lever f or the slot all the way to the left until the edge of the memory module pops out. P ull out the memor y module. Repeat to remov e the other memor y module. Levers ¥ Á[...]

84 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 4 Insert the new memor y modules into the slots: a Insert the gold edge first, with the notch on the left side. b Use two fingers with firm, even pressure t o push in the memor y modules. Y ou should hear a click when the memory is inser ted correctly . c If the levers don ’t return to the closed positio[...]

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 85 5 Replace the L-bracket by inserting the shor t end first and tightening the screws. Tighten the 3 screws Put this end in first ¥ Á[...]

86 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Step 3: Replacing the Battery 1 Place the right side of the battery into the battery compar tment. Gently press the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cable s that were attached. ¥ Á ¥ Á[...]

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 87 Making Sure Y our MacBook Recognizes the New Memor y After installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether the comput er recognizes the new memory . T o check the computer ’ s memor y: 1 Start up your MacBook. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop , choose A pple (  ) > About T his Mac. For[...]

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89 5 5 T roubleshooting If you hav e a problem working with your MacBook, check here first for solutions and advic e. When you have a pr oblem working with your MacBook, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Think about the conditions that led up to the problem. Making a note of things you did before the pr oblem occurred will help you narr[...]

90 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problems That P revent Y ou from Using Y our Computer If the computer doesn ’t res pond or the pointer doesn ’t move  Press C ommand ( x )-Option-Esc to force a fro zen application to quit. In the dialog that appears, select the application you want to quit and click F orce Quit. Next, save your work in any open a[...]

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 91 If the computer freeze s during star tup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicat or light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) Â W ait a few seconds. If the computer doesn ’t start up af ter a brief delay , shut do wn your computer by pr essing and holding the power ( ® ) but[...]

92 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  Check whether your battery needs to be recharged. Press the small button on the battery. Y ou should see one to four lights indicating the battery ’ s level of charge. If only one battery level indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapt er to charge the battery until at least one indicator light is glowing [...]

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 93 T o see how much the batter y has recharged, look at the Batter y status menu in the menu bar . Y our display might also darken if you have energy sa ver features set for the batt er y . For more information, see “ Adjusting Y our Display” on page 28. Other Problems If you forgot y our password Y ou can reset your a[...]

94 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you hav e trouble using AirP or t Extreme wireless communication  Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access poin t.  Make sure you are within antenna range of the other comput er or the network’ s access point by checking the AirP ort ( Z ) status menu i[...]

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 95 If you hav e trouble ejecting a disc m Quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again. If this doesn ’t work, restart the computer while holding down the trackpad button. If you suspect a problem with your c omputer hardware  Y ou can use the Apple Hardware T est application to help determine if th[...]

96 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Software That Came with Y our Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to r einstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your comput er . Important: Apple rec ommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is not responsible[...]

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 97 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscr een instructions for a basic installation of Mac OS X. T o install custom applications, click Customize , click the triangle nex t to the application, and select the version you want to install. Installing Applications T o install just t[...]

98 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Using Apple Hardware T est Y ou can use Apple Hardware T est to help determine if there is a problem with y our computer’ s hardware. T o use Apple Hardware T est: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer ex cept the power adapter . If you have an Ethernet cable c onnected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the Mac [...]

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 99 Locating Y our Pr oduc t Serial Number Use one of these methods to find your c omputer ’ s serial number : Â Choose Apple (  ) > About This Mac and then click on the version number beneath the words “Mac OS X.” Clicking c ycles between the Mac OS X version number , the build version, and the serial number .[...]

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101 Appendix A A Specifications Y ou can use System Pr ofiler to find out detailed information about y our MacBook. Y ou can find out the amount of built-in memor y , hard disk size, devices connected , the product serial number , and more. T o access the information in S ystem Profiler , choose Apple (  ) > About This Mac from the menu bar a[...]

102 Appendix A Specifications Operating En vironment  Operating temperatur e: 50° F to 95° F (1 0° C to 35° C)  Altitude: 3048 m (1 0,000 ft.) maximum  Relative humidity: 0% to 90% nonc ondensing P ower Adapter  Input : AC 1 00–240 volts ( V ), 50/60 her tz (Hz)  Output : DC 1 6.5 V @ 3.65 A Battery  Output: DC 1 0.8 V  Capacity[...]

103 Appendix B B Safety , Use , and Car e Information Read this impor tant MacBook saf et y and maintenance inf ormation. Apple products are designed and evaluat ed to the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However , to ensure saf e usage, it is impor tant that safety instructions marked on the product and in the docum[...]

104 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information  For y our own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Disconnec t the power plug (by pulling the plug , not the cord), remove the battery , and disconnect any other cable s if any of the following conditions exists:  Y ou want to install memor y .  Y ou want t[...]

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Setting Up Y our MacBook and Pow er Adapter Ensure the AC plug or A C power cord is fully inserted into the power adapter bef ore plugging the adapter into a pow er outlet. F or best results , c onnect the adapter using the AC power c ord and use a grounded power outlet. Use only the power adapter th[...]

106 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Using Y our MacBook When you ’re using y our MacBook or charging the batter y , it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. For pr olonged use, place your MacBook on a flat, stable sur face. Do not leave the bottom of your MacBook in con tact with your lap or any sur face of your body for [...]

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 107 Storing Y our MacBook If you are going to store y our MacBook for an extended period of time, keep it in a cool location (ideally , 7 1° F or 22° C) and do one of the following t o preser ve your MacBook battery life: Â Discharge the battery 50 percent before st oring your MacBook. Â When storing[...]

108 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information A voiding Hearing Damage Laser Information Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser . The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments , such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazar d to your eyes. For your [...]

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 109 Because of the optical disc drive in your c omputer , your computer is a Class 1 laser product. T he Class 1 label, located in a user-acc essible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements . A service warning label is located in a service-accessible area. T he labels on your pro[...]

110 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a health y work environment. Keyboard and T rackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed . Y our upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly gr eater than a right angle, with your wrist and [...]

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 111 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue . Some comput er users might develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without br eaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomf or t in your hands, wrists, or arms , c onsult a qualified health specialist. Chair An adj[...]

112 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information External Mouse If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach. Built-in Display Adjust the angle of the displa y to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. Do not force the dis play if you meet resistance. T[...]

113 Appendix C C C onnec ting to the In ternet Y ou can use your computer to bro wse the W orld Wide W eb , send email to friends and family , and chat in real time ov er the Internet. Use this information t o help you connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, Setup Assistant helps y ou enter your Internet configuration information[...]

114 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet  Dial-up connection: Y our computer is connected to an external modem that is plugged into a phone wall jack using a phone cable. Before you c onnect to the Internet: 1 Set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or netw ork adminis[...]

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 115 3 If you are using an external modem such as the Apple USB Modem (sold separately), plug it into a USB port on your MacBook, and then use a phone cord (not included) to connect the modem to a phone wall jack. If you are using a DSL or cable modem, follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect [...]

116 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet T o set up a DSL modem, cable modem, LAN, or AirP or t Extreme wireless connection, choose your connection method (ask your system administr ator or your ISP , if you don’ t know):  Manually  Using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) with a manual addr ess  Using DHCP  Using BootP  PPP (P[...]

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 117 If you select “PPP oE” (for P oint-to-P oint Prot ocol over Ethernet connections), gather the following:  Ser vice provider  Account name  P assword  PPP oE ser vice name The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it.  DNS servers  Domain name  Pro [...]

118 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Follo w the onscreen instructions. More information about setting up an Int ernet connection is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “ connecting to the Internet.” Manually Entering Inf ormation T o enter your information manually: 1 Open System P references > Netw ork. 2[...]

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 119 T roubleshooting Y our Connection If you have trouble with y our Internet connection, you can tr y the steps in this section for your type of connection or you can use Network Diagnostics. T o use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple (  ) > System P references . 2 Click Network and then click “A ssis[...]

120 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet T urn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware Cycle the po wer on your DSL or cable modem by turning if off for a f ew minutes and then turning it back on. Some ISPs recommend that y ou unplug the modem’ s power cord. If your modem has a reset button, you can press it either befor e or after tur[...]

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 121 Network C onnections If you have tw o or more computers attempting to share an Int ernet connection, make sure that your network is set up properly . Y ou need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provide s multiple IP addresses, one for each computer . If only one IP address is used, y[...]

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123 Appendix D D T op T en Questions Do you hav e a question? Here are the t op ten questions commonly asked b y new MacBook users. My Internet connection doesn ’t seem to be w ork ing. How do I set it up? There are diff erent types of Internet connections. For example , y ou can connect using a modem, a DSL connection, a wirele ss AirPort connec[...]

124 Appendix D Top Ten Questions How do I set up my prin ter? Is it compatible with my MacBook? Begin by connecting your printer and installing an y software according to the instructions that came with your printer . Next, open System Pr eferences and click the Print & F ax icon. Use the P rint & F ax pane to configure your MacBook to acce[...]

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 125 How do I make my MacBook batt er y last longer? Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see “Calibrating Y our Batter y” on page 23). Y ou can conserve batter y power by using the Ener gy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the dis play . Open Sys[...]

126 Appendix D Top Ten Questions 3 Connect the display cable to y our MacBook using the appropriate cable: a If you’ re connecting to an ex ternal device with a DVI connection, use the Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter , sold separately . b If you’ re connecting to an ex ternal device with a VGA connection, use the Apple Mini-DVI to VGA A dapter , [...]

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 127 An application or Mac OS X doesn ’t seem to be working correctly . Do I need to reinstall Mac OS X? The process of trouble shooting a problem requires that you answer sev eral questions, such as whether the problem always happens with a specific application, is related to your operating system, or is a result of f[...]

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129 Communications Regulation Inf ormation FCC C ompliance Statement This device complies with part 1 5 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int er ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operation. S[...]

130 Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer , Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 950 1 4-2084, 408-97 4-2000. Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5. 1 5 to 5.25 GHz frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful in ter ference to co- chann[...]

131 Korea Statements Singapore Wireless Certification T aiwan Wireless Statements T aiwan Class B Statement VCCI Class B Sta tement External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook to the phone line using an external USB modem, ref er to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem. ENERGY ST A[...]

132 Disposal and Recycling Information The backlight lamp in this product contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state, and federal laws. For information about Apple ’ s recycling program, go to www.apple .com/environment/summary.html Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to y our local environmental laws and guidelin[...]

133 Index Index A about your battery 23 AC plug 8, 9, 30 AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 9, 30 adapter DVI 65 power 30 VGA 65 video 65 adjusting your display 28 AirPort Express 61 AirPort Extreme about 61 problems 94 setting up a connection 116, 118 amber light 30 Appearance preferences 45 Apple Hardware Test 98 Apple Remote about[...]

134 Index password 93, 126 the resolution 29 the screen 29 System Preferences 45 charging the battery 76 checking memory 87 cleaning your computer 107 your display 107 closed display 67 computer disposal 132 freezes 91 putting to sleep 22 shutting down 23 turning on 11 won’t turn on 91 connecting Bluetooth devices 62 cable modem 10 DSL modem 10 t[...]

Index 135 Protocol (DHCP) 116, 118 E ejecting a disc 70, 95 Energy Saver preferences 28, 77, 125 environment considerations 112 operating 102 ergonomics 110 Ethernet cable 51, 113 connecting to 10 networking capability 64 port 21, 64 Exposé 19, 44 external display 66 external display port 21 F F11 key 19 F12 key 19 fan noise 126 file transfer 50 F[...]

136 Index keypad, numeric 33 keys function 19 Media Eject 19 Num Lock 19 L LAN connection 116, 118 lights battery 74 sleep indicator 17 M Mac OS X installing 97 interface 124 learning about 44 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter manually using DHCP router option 116 Media Eject key 19 memory checking 87 installing 80, 82 specifications 80 micr[...]

Index 137 124 print monitoring 49 printing setup 49 problems computer freezes 91 computer won’t turn on 13, 91 display goes black 92 hard disk 94 Internet connection 95, 119 pointer won’t move 90 PPPoE connections 120 trouble ejecting a disc 95 trouble using AirPort 94 with an application 93 See also troubleshooting projector, connecting 66 put[...]

138 Index trackpad location 17 scrolling 17, 32 tips 32 using 12 transferring files or documents 50 information 14, 58, 59 troubleshooting AirPort 94 an application 93 computer freezes 91 computer won’t turn on 91 display goes black 92 ejecting a disc 95 hard disk 94 Internet connection 95 pointer won’t move 90 your connection 119 turning on yo[...]