Apple MACBOOK User Manual

MacBookUser’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook computer

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online

101AppendixA A SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your MacBook.You can find out the amount of built-in m

102 Appendix A Specifications Operating Environment Operating temperature: 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C) Altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.) maximum

103AppendixB B Safety, Use, and Care InformationRead this important MacBook safety and maintenance information.Apple products are designed and evaluat

104 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information  For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Disconnect

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Setting Up Your MacBook and Power AdapterEnsure the AC plug or AC power cord is fully inserted into

106 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Using Your MacBookWhen you’re using your MacBook or charging the battery, it is normal for the bott

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 107 Storing Your MacBookIf you are going to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, keep it

108 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Avoiding Hearing DamageLaser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the la

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 109 Because of the optical disc drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The C

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook 1 To turn on your MacBook, press the power (® ) button briefly (up to 1 second). You

110 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Understanding ErgonomicsHere are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.Keyboard and T

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 111 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users might develop discomfort in their

112 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information External MouseIf you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard

113AppendixC C Connecting to the InternetYou can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real ti

114 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet  Dial-up connection: Your computer is connected to an external modem that is plugged into a phone wall j

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 por

116 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To set up a DSL modem, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection, choose your connection me

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 117 If you select “PPPoE” (for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet connections), gather the following:Â Serv

118 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Follow the onscreen instructions.More information about setting up an Internet connection is available i

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 119 Troubleshooting Your ConnectionIf you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in

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

120 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardwareCycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turnin

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 121 Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, make sure

123AppendixD D Top Ten QuestionsDo you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new MacBook users. My Internet connection doe

124 Appendix D Top Ten Questions How do I set up my printer? Is it compatible with my MacBook? Begin by connecting your printer and installing any s

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 125 How do I make my MacBook battery last longer?Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see “Calibra

126 Appendix D Top Ten Questions 3 Connect the display cable to your MacBook using the appropriate cable:a If you’re connecting to an external devic

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 tro

129 Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follo

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Step 4: Configure Your MacBook with Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your computer, Setup Assistant star

130 Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 40

131 Korea StatementsSingapore Wireless CertificationTaiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan Class B StatementVCCI Class B StatementExternal USB Modem Informa

132 Disposal and Recycling InformationThe backlight lamp in this product contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state, and federal laws. For in

133Index IndexAabout your battery 23AC plug 8, 9, 30AC power adapter. See power adapterAC power cord 9, 30adapterDVI 65power 30VGA 65video 65ad

134 Index password 93, 126the resolution 29the screen 29System Preferences 45charging the battery 76checking memory 87cleaningyour computer 107

Index 135 Protocol (DHCP) 116, 118Eejecting a disc 70, 95Energy Saver preferences 28, 77, 125environmentconsiderations 112operating 102ergonomics

136 Index keypad, numeric 33keysfunction 19Media Eject 19Num Lock 19LLAN connection 116, 118lightsbattery 74sleep indicator 17MMac OS Xinstalli

Index 137 124print monitoring 49printing setup 49problemscomputer freezes 91computer won’t turn on 13, 91display goes black 92hard disk 94Intern

138 Index trackpadlocation 17scrolling 17, 32tips 32using 12transferringfiles or documents 50information 14, 58, 59troubleshootingAirPort 94an

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure: Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode Y

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audio

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Components of Your MacBook®?® Power buttonCamera indicator lightiSight cameraMicrophoneStereo speakersSleep i

Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Microphone Capture sounds directly with this built-in microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera). Built-

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Features of Your MacBook Keyboardesc num lock F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 —iC-Function key (fn) Volume contr

Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Function (Fn) keyPress and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To l

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,

20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Components of Your MacBook¯Gigabit Ethernetport (10/100/1000 Base-T)GSecurity slotHeadphoneout/opticaldigita

Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your MacBook,” on page 53.¯ MagSafe power adapter port

22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It DownWhen you finish working with your MacBook, you can put it to sleep or

Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 To wake the computer: If the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook. If the display is already open,

24 Chapter 1 Getting Started To calibrate your battery:1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your MacBook battery until the light on the powe

Chapter 1 Getting Started 25 Getting More InformationFor more information about your MacBook, check out these resources:Â Read Chapter 2, “Getting t

26 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Answers Using Mac HelpMost of the information about using your Macintosh is available on your computer in Mac H

272 2 Getting to Know Your MacBookThis chapter introduces important basics about your MacBook. Whenever you stop using your MacBook, wait a few moment

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook For more safety instructions about handling and using your MacBook in various locations, make sure to read

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 29 Changing the Size of Images on the ScreenYour MacBook has a 13.3-inch widescreen display with a default re

3 Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started8 Setting Up Your MacBook 16 Basic Components of Your MacBook 18 Features of Your MacBook Keyboard 20 Addit

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Using Your Power AdapterPlugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the MacBook and recharges the c

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 31 Use the AC power cord and connect it to a grounded power outlet when one is available. Use only the AC pow

32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Using the TrackpadHow far the pointer moves onscreen is based on how quickly you move your finger across 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 th

34 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. An indicator light on the Num Lock key glows when the k

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front RowYour Apple Remote works with the Front Row interface and the built-in

36 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook  Press the Select/Play/Pause (’) button to select a menu item, or to play or pause a song, slideshow, vid

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 37 Using the Apple Remote with KeynoteIf you have Keynote installed, you can control presentations with the A

38 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook To pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook: 1 Position the Apple Remote 3 to 4 inches from the IR receive

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 39 To replace the battery:1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button (pictured above) with a small

4 Contents 40 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 44 Learning About Mac OS X 45 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 46 Using Applica

40 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Getting More Information About the Apple RemoteMore information about your Apple Remote is available in Ma

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 41 To take a picture with Photo Booth:1 Click the Photo Booth icon in the Dock to open Photo Booth and turn o

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 C

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 43 To start a videoconference:1 Open iChat AV.2 Click the Camera button next to a buddy in your buddy list. F

44 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Using Your Picture as Your Buddy PictureYou can take a picture of yourself using the iSight camera and use

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 45 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesYou can quickly make your desktop look the way you wa

46 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook  Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of yo

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 47 When an Application Doesn’t RespondOn rare occasions, an application might “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS

48 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook To check for updated software:1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the i

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 49 To set up a printer:1 Open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon.2 Click Printing and then

Contents 5 78 Securing Your MacBook 79 Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook80 Installing Additional Memory 87 Making Sure Your MacBook Recogni

50 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceIf you have an iPod, digital camera, video camera, scan

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook 51 Â If you register for a .Mac account from Apple (fees apply), you can use it to transfer files. With a .Ma

533 3 Using Your MacBookYour MacBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities. These include the following:Â Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 55 To use a USB device with your computer, connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically detects newl

56 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeYou can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to your comput

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 57 Getting More Information About USBMore information about USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help in

58 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook These are some of the things you can do with FireWire:Â Connect an HDV or DV camera and capture, transfer, and edit

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 59 Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery PowerYou can use FireWire devices, such as certain external hard disk dri

6 Contents 11 3 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet11 5 Gathering the Information You Need 11 7 Entering Your Information 11 9 Troubleshooting

60 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook To connect your MacBook to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode:1 Make sure that your MacBook is shut down.

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 61 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessWith AirPort Extreme technology, your MacBook makes a wireless connecti

62 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Using Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyYour MacBook comes with Bluetooth wireless technology. With Bluetooth, you can ma

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 63 Setting Up a Bluetooth DeviceBefore you can use a Bluetooth device with your MacBook, you need to set up the device

64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Connecting with EthernetYour computer comes with built-in Gigabit Ethernet (G) networking capability, which you can

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 65 For information about networking products you can use with your MacBook, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.a

66 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook When an external monitor or TV is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the built-in display

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 67 Using Your MacBook with the Display ClosedYou can use your MacBook with the display closed if the computer is connec

68 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 5 To detect the TV or other external device, hold down the Command (x) key and press the F2 key. You can also open t

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 69 For applications that can record sounds, such as iMovie HD, use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the a

7 1 1 Getting Started Your MacBook includes the following components: Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety informat

70 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Inserting a CD or DVD DiscTo install or use software from a CD or DVD disc:1 With the computer turned on, insert the

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,

72 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook To record data on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, or DVD±RW discs:1 Insert a blank recordable CD or DVD (SuperDrive only) disc i

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 73 To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD±R or DVD±RW disc:1 Open iDVD and open your iDVD project.2 Click the Burn bu

74 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Understanding Sudden Motion SensorYour MacBook has Sudden Motion Sensor technology, which helps protect the hard dis

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

76 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Removing and Replacing the BatteryFor instructions on removing and replacing the battery, see “Removing the Battery”

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook 77 Understanding Battery Conservation TipsThe amount of work time your MacBook battery can provide before you need to r

78 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Getting More Information About Your MacBook BatteryMore information is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac H

794 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBookThis chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Th

80 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook  200-pin PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAMFor best performance, fill both memory slots and install an equa

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 81 2 Turn over the MacBook and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwi

82 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Step 2: Installing Memory1 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the L-bracket, pull out the long

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 83 3 To remove a memory module installed in a slot, move the lever for the slot all the way to the left unti

84 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 4 Insert the new memory modules into the slots:a Insert the gold edge first, with the notch on the left s

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 85 5 Replace the L-bracket by inserting the short end first and tightening the screws.Tighten the 3 screws P

86 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Step 3: Replacing the Battery1 Place the right side of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook 87 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing additional memory in your MacBook, che

895 5 TroubleshootingIf you have a problem working with your MacBook, check here first for solutions and advice. When you have a problem working with

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 To extend the reach of your power adapter, you can attach the AC power cord. First pull up on the AC plug to remove

90 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You from Using Your ComputerIf the computer doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move Press Co

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 91 If the computer freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indic

92 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  Check whether your battery needs to be recharged. Press the small button on the battery. You should see one to four l

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 93 To see how much the battery has recharged, look at the Battery status menu in the menu bar.Your display might also dark

94 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication Make sure the computer or network you are trying to c

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 95 If you have trouble ejecting a discm Quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again. If this doesn’t

96 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your ComputerUse the software installation discs that came with your computer

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 97 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions for a basic install

98 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Using Apple Hardware TestYou can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer’s h

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 99 Locating Your Product Serial NumberUse one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number:Â Choose Apple () &g