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When you 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...

 
  
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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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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 wireless connection. See the next section, “Migrating...

 
  
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Migrating Information to Your MacBook
 
You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, 
applications, and other information from another Mac computer. You can do this with 
one of the following methods:
 
Using an Ethernet cable connected directly to both computers, or connecting both 
computers to the same network
 
Wirelessly—directly between the computers, or with both computers on the same 
wireless network
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Step 5:  Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar
System Preferences icon
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. 
Choose Apple ( 
) > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you get to know your 
computer, explore System Preferences, 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 
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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 day or two, it’s best to shut it down. 
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Basic Features of Your MacBook
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® Power button Camera indicator light iSight camera
Stereo
speakers Microphone
Sleep
indicator light TrackpadBuilt-in
batterySlot-loading
SuperDrive