Apple MacBook 13inch Aluminum Late2008 Manual

 
  
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21 Function (fn) key 
Hold down 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 keys (F1, F2) 
Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the screen.  
Exposé All Windows key (F3) 
Open Exposé for quick access to all your open windows. 
Dashboard key (F4) 
Open Dashboard to access your widgets. 
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Por ts on Your MacBook
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Gigabit Ethernet
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Audio in/
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Note:  Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store.
¯MagSafe power port
Plug in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery.
GGigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T )
Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. 
The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn’t require an 
Ethernet crossover cable.
dTwo USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect...

 
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Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad
Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. 
Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook trackpad is a button, and you can click 
anywhere on the trackpad. To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose 
Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad.
Here are ways to use your MacBook trackpad:
ÂTwo-finger scrolling lets you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in...

 
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ÂSecondary clicking or “right-clicking” lets you access shortcut menu commands.
ÂTo set up a one-finger secondary-click zone in the bottom left or right corner of the 
trackpad, select Secondary Click under the One Finger option in Trackpad 
preferences.
ÂTo set up two-finger secondary-clicking anywhere on the trackpad, select 
Secondary Click under the Two Fingers option in Trackpad preferences. 
Note:  You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key...

 
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The following trackpad gestures work in certain applications. When you perform these 
gestures, slide your fingers lightly on the surface of the trackpad. For more information, 
see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for “trackpad.”
ÂTwo-finger pinching lets you zoom in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and more.
ÂTwo-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more. 

 
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ÂThree-finger swipe lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous or 
next photo, and more.
ÂFour-finger swipe works in the Finder and all applications. Swiping four fingers to the 
left or right activates Application Switcher so you can cycle through open 
applications. Swiping four fingers up or down causes Exposé to show the desktop or 
display all open windows.  

 
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Using the MacBook Battery 
When the MagSafe power adapter isn’t connected, your MacBook draws power from its 
battery. The length of time that you can run your MacBook varies, depending on the 
applications you use and the external devices connected to your MacBook. Turning off 
features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth
® wireless technology and reducing 
screen brightness can help conserve battery charge, for example, when you’re traveling 
by air. Many of...

 
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Charging the Battery
When the power adapter that came with your MacBook is connected, the battery 
recharges whether the computer is on, off, or in sleep. The battery recharges more 
quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep.
Getting Answers
Much more information about using your MacBook is available in Mac Help on your 
computer and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
To get Mac Help:
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More Information
For more information about using your MacBook, see the following:
To learn aboutSee
Installing memory Chapter 3, “Boost Your MacBook,” on page 33.
Troubleshooting your 
MacBook if you have a 
problemChapter 4, “Problem, Meet Solution,” on page 51.
Finding service and support 
for your MacBook“Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 63. Or see the 
Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at...