Apple Macbook 13inch Late2009 Users Guide

 
  
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21 Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light 
Videoconference with others using iChat AV, 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 and to the left of the Esc key 
on your keyboard), or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat 
AV application. 
Built-in stereo speakers 
Listen to...

 
  
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook
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23 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 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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Media keys...

 
  
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Ports on Your MacBook
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Note:  Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or 
your local Apple Store.
¯MagSafe power port
Plug in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery.
GGigabit Ethernet port
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.
£Mini DisplayPort
Connect to an external...

 
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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 Multi-Touch gestures, view instructional videos of 
the 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...

 
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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 swiping lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous 
or next photo, and more.
ÂFour-finger swiping 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. 
To enable or disable any of the gestures, choose Apple () > System Preferences,...

 
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Using the MacBook Battery 
When the MagSafe power adapter isn’t connected, your MacBook draws power from its 
built-in 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....