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 technology, make sure the 
wireless base station is turned on and that you know the name of the network. After 
you turn on your MacBook, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection 
process. For troubleshooting tips, see page 60. 
 
To use a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook 
and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network.
®Ethernet
cable
Gigabit Ethernet port
(10/100/1000Base-T)G 
						

							 
  
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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 moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant 
opens automatically.
If your computer doesn’t turn on, see “If your MacBook doesn’t turn on or start up” on 
page 54.
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® Power button 
						

							 
  
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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.
If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from 
playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you’ve purchased from the iTunes Store. 
Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you’ve purchased 
from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use. 
For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help.
If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can 
do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and 
double-click Migration Assistant. 
						

							 
  
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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 MacBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. 
Putting Your MacBook to Sleep
 
If you’ll be away from your MacBook for only a short time, put it to sleep. When the 
computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process.  
To put your MacBook to sleep, do one of the following:
 
Close the display.
 
Choose Apple ( 
) > Sleep from the menu bar.
 
Press the power (® 
) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.
 
Choose Apple ( 
) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.  
NOTICE:   
Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating 
that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you 
move your MacBook. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can 
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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 briefly during the shutdown process. 
To shut down your MacBook, do one of the following:
 
Choose Apple ( 
) > Shut Down from the menu bar.
 
Press the power (® 
) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
If you plan to store your MacBook for an extended period of time, see “Important 
Handling Information” on page 71 for information about how to prevent your battery 
from draining completely. 
						

							 
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Life with Your MacBook
www.apple.com/macosx
Mac HelpMac OS X 
						

							 
  
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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 multimedia files. 
Battery and battery indicator lights 
Use battery power when you’re away from a power outlet. Press the battery button to 
activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge.  
Trackpad 
Click or double-click anywhere on the trackpad. Touch the trackpad with one or more 
fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on page 24).  
Sleep indicator light 
A white light pulses when the MacBook is in sleep. 
Infrared (IR) receiver 
Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front 
Row and Keynote on your MacBook from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away.  
Slot-loading optical drive 
This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. 
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Power button 
Turn your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. 
						

							 
  
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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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-Volume
keys Brightness
keysMedia
Eject keyMute
key
ExposéDashboardMedia
keys
Keyboard illumination
keys (on select models)’