Apple MacBook 13inch Aluminum Late2008 Manual

 
  
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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 the battery is 
charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. If you don’t see a 
light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged in. 
Step 2:  Connect to a wireless or wired network.
 
To use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme...

 
  
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To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available 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.  
Step 3:  Press the power (® 
) button briefly to turn on your MacBook. 
You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. 
It takes the computer a few...

 
  
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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 using an 
Ethernet or a wireless connection.
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Step 5:  Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar
System Preferences icon
DockSpotlight search icon Help menuFinder icon 

 
  
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You can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Choose Apple (  
) > 
System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the 
Dock. System Preferences is 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. 
Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down 
When you finish working with your...

 
  
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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.
When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer 
settings are exactly as you left them.  
Shutting Down Your MacBook
 
If you aren’t going to use your MacBook for a couple of days or longer, it’s best to shut 
it down. The sleep indicator light goes on...

 
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www.apple.com/macosx
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Basic Features of Your MacBook
®
® Power button Camera indicator light iSight camera
Built-in stereo
speakers
Battery indicator
lights (side) Microphone
Sleep 
indicator lightInfrared (IR)
receiver TrackpadBattery
(underneath)
Slot-loading 
SuperDrive 

 
  
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19 Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light 
Videoconference with others using iChat, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture 
video with iMovie. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating. 
Built-in microphone 
Capture sounds with the microphone (located above the Esc key on your keyboard) or 
talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat application. 
Built-in stereo speakers 
Listen to music, movies, games, and...

 
  
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook
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Function (fn) key
escF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
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C
-Volume
keys Brightness
keysMedia
Eject keyMute
key
ExposéDashboardMedia
keys
Keyboard illumination
keys (on select models)’