Apple MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) User Manual

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Congratulations, you and your MacBookwere made for each other.

Page 2 - Say hello to your MacBook

10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook and charge the battery. Make sure

Page 3 - Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 When you connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. A

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12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (® ) button briefly to turn on your MacBook. You hear a tone when you turn on the comput

Page 5 - Contents

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook with Setup Assistant. The first time you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant st

Page 6 - Looking for Something?

14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Migrating Information to Your MacBook You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user acco

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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.Menu barSystem Preferences iconDockSpotlight search i

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16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple ( ) > System Pr

Page 9 - Setting Up Your MacBook

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 To wake your MacBook: If the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook. If the display is already

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2 2 Life with Your MacBookwww.apple.com/macosxMac Help Mac OS X

Page 12 - ® Power button

Say hello to your MacBook.www.apple.com/macbookfinderFinderBrowse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow.Mac HelpBuilt-in iSight camera a

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20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Basic Features of Your MacBook®® Power buttonCamera indicator lightiSight cameraStereospeakersMicrophoneSlee

Page 14 - Ready, Set Up, Go

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference with others using iChat AV, take pictures w

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22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook®Function (fn) keyescF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12—C-VolumekeysBri

Page 16 - Putting Your MacBook to Sleep

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12)

Page 17 - Shutting Down Your MacBook

24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Ports on Your MacBook®¯GigabitEthernet portGAudioout portSecuritySlotfMiniDisplayPort£USB 2.0portsdMagSafe p

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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 25Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple Store.¯Ma

Page 19 - Life with Your MacBook

26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBookUsing the Multi-Touch TrackpadUse the trackpad to move the cursor and to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestur

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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 27 Secondary clicking or “right-clicking” lets you access shortcut menu commands. To set up a one-finger seconda

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28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBookThe following trackpad gestures work in certain applications. When you perform these gestures, slide your finger

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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Three-finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous or next photo, and more. F

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iLifewww.apple.com/ilifeTime MachineAutomatically back up and restore your files.Mac HelpSpotlightFind anything on your Mac.Mac Helptime machinespotlig

Page 24 - Ports on Your MacBook

30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBookUsing the MacBook Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn’t connected, your MacBook draws power from its buil

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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 31Getting AnswersMuch more information about using your MacBook is available in Mac Help on your computer, and on

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32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBookMore InformationFor more information about using your MacBook, see the following:To learn about SeeInstalling me

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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 33Using Bluetooth wireless technologyThe Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/bluetooth. Or open the Bl

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33 Boost Your MacBookwww.apple.com/storeMac Help RAM

Page 30 - Using the MacBook Battery

36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBookThis chapter provides information and instructions for upgrading the hard drive and installing additional memory in

Page 31 - Getting Answers

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 37Replacing the Hard Disk DriveYou can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook. When you open the back of your Mac

Page 32 - More Information

38 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBookImportant: The screws along the front edge are different from the screws along the back edge. Keep the two types se

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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 39Important: When you remove the bottom case, you expose sensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other

Page 35 - Boost Your MacBook

40 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook4 Locate the bracket at the top of the drive. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws that hold

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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 416 Hold the drive by its sides and gently pull the connector on the right side of the drive to disconnect it.The conn

Page 37 - Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

42 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBookImportant: There are four (4) mounting screws on the sides of your hard disk drive. If your replacement drive doesn

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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 438 Insert the replacement drive at an angle, making sure the mounting screws are seated properly.9 Replace the bracke

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44 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook10 Replace the bottom case. Grasp the case in the middle of each side, and push down first with one thumb and then t

Page 40 - Pull tab

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 4511 Replace and tighten the eight screws you removed in step 2, in their proper locations.For information about insta

Page 41 - Connector

46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBookInstalling Additional MemoryYour computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the bottom case. Your Mac

Page 42 - Mounting screws

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 472 Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction to release the module from the memory ca

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48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook3 Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module.Important: Ho

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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook 49 Follow the instructions for replacing the bottom case in steps 10 and 11 on page 44 and page 45.Notches

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Contents 5 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

Page 46 - Installing Additional Memory

50 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBookMaking Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing additional memory in your MacBook, check whether

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44 Problem, Meet Solutionwww.apple.com/supportMac Help help

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52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionOccasionally, you may have problems while working with your MacBook. Read on for troubleshooting tips to try whe

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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 532 Click Force Quit.The application quits, leaving all other applications open.If you need to, you can also resta

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54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesn’t soon start up, shut it down by holding down the power (®) button f

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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook power manager by disconnecting the power adapter and holding down t

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56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionIf an audio device plugged into the audio port isn’t workingUnplug the audio device. Choose Apple () > Syste

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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 573 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want to use.4 Press the Return ke

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58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionIf Network Diagnostics can’t resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP

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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 593 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop-u

Page 56 - Using Apple Hardware Test

6 Contents 56 Using Apple Hardware Test 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 60 Keeping

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60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionProblems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationIf you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communica

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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 61To check for updated software:1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscree

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62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionNote: To restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in the “Select a Des

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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 63Learning More, S ervice, and SupportYour MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts other than the battery

Page 61 - Installing Mac OS X

64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet SolutionIf you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening app

Page 62 - Installing Applications

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 65Locating Your Product Serial NumberUse one of these methods to find your MacBook serial number:Â Turn over your

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55 Last, but Not Leastwww.apple.com/environmentMac Helpergonomics

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68 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastFor your safety and that of your equipment, follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook and for worki

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Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69Water and wet locations Keep your MacBook away from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, showe

Page 67 - Last, but Not Least

1 1 Ready, Set Up, Gowww.apple.com/macbookMac Help Migration Assistant

Page 68 - Impor tant Safety Information

70 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastMagSafe power specifications: Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase Line Voltage: 100 to 240 V Output Voltage:

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Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 71Laser Information for Optical Disc DrivesThe optical disc drive in your computer contains a laser that is safe in n

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72 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastCarrying your MacBook If you carry your MacBook in a bag or briefcase, make sure that there are no loose items (su

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Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73Storing your MacBook If you are going to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, keep it in a cool loca

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74 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastUnderstanding ErgonomicsHere are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.Keyboard and TrackpadWhen you

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Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 75Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thu

Page 74 - Understanding Ergonomics

76 Chapter 5 Last, but Not LeastYou might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this

Page 75 - External Mouse

77Regulatory Compliance InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following t

Page 76 - Apple and the Environment

78Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Inc. Corporate Compliance1 Infinite Loop, MS 26-ACupertino, CA 95014Wireless Radio UseThis

Page 77 - FCC Compliance Statement

79Taiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan Class B StatementVCCI Class B StatementRussiaExternal USB Modem InformationWhen connecting your MacBook to the phon

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8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a

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80Disposal and Recycling InformationThis symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. Beca

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81European Union—Disposal Information: The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separat

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Looking for Something?

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84 Looking for Something?IndexAAC plug 10AC power adapter. See power adapterAC power cord 10adapter, power. See power adapterAirPort Extremeconnecti

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Looking for Something? 85port 25Exposé key 23external display port 25FF1 to F12 function keys 23factory settings 62Fast-forward key 23flashing q

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86 Looking for Something?RRAM. See memoryresetting your password 56Rewind key 23right click 27rotating objects using trackpad 28Ssafetygeneral saf

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K Apple Inc.© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written c

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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What’s in the BoxSetting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start usin

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