Apple MacBook 13inch Aluminum Late2008 Manual

							 
  
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Contents  
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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 
18  
Basic Features of Your MacBook  
20  
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook  
22  
Ports on Your MacBook  
24  
Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad  
28  
Using the MacBook Battery  
29  
Getting Answers 
Chapter 3:  Boost Your MacBook 
34  
Removing and Replacing the Battery  
38  
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive  
42  
Installing Additional Memory 
Chapter 4:  Problem, Meet Solution 
52  
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 
						

							 
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Contents 
56  
Using Apple Hardware Test  
57  
Problems with Your Internet Connection  
60  
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication  
61  
Keeping Your Software Up to Date  
61  
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook  
63  
Learning More, Service, and Support  
65  
Locating Your Product Serial Number 
Chapter 5:  Last, but Not Least 
68  
Important Safety Information  
71  
Important Handling Information  
73  
Understanding Ergonomics  
75  
Apple and the Environment  
76  
Regulatory Compliance Information 
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Index 
						

							 
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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 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 67) 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 29. Apple may 
release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this 
book may be slightly different from what you see onscreen. 
						

							 
  
Chapter 1     
Ready, Set Up, Go  
9 
What’s in the Box
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
AC power cord60W MagSafe Power Adapter
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Important:   
Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before 
setting up your MacBook. 
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.
To extend the reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power 
cord. First pull the AC plug up to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the 
included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it is seated firmly.
When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the computer, pull the 
plug, not the cord.
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MagSafe connector
AC power cordAC plug¯ MagSafe power port