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 comfort of 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 information instantly. 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 or Shutting 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 Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test 47 Problems with Your Internet Connection Contents 5 49 50 51 52 54 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 Safety Information Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Learning About Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 70 Index 6 Contents 1 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 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. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go What's in the Box MENU 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  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 9 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 ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord 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. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 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. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items.  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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences 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. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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:  Close the display.  Choose Apple ( ) > Sleep from the menu bar.  Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.  Choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.  Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds. 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:  If the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook.  If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard, 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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 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:  Choose Apple ( ) > Shut Down from the menu bar.  Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. 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. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 2 2 Life with Your MacBook www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 19 Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers ®? Battery (underneath) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Slot-loading optical drive ® Power button 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function key (fn) -- Mute control esc F1 F2 F3 Num Lock key F4 F5 num lock i Video Mode Toggle key F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 C Media F1 1 Eject key F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls Standard function keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 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 contro ...