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To check for updated software:
1Open System Preferences. 
2Click the Software Update icon and follow the onscreen instructions.
ÂFor more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help. 
ÂFor the latest information about Mac OS X, go to www.apple.com/macosx.
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook
Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X 
and any applications that came with your computer. You can...

 
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Note:  To restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click 
Options in the “Select a Destination” pane of the Installer, and then select “Erase and 
Install.” If you choose “Erase and Install,” you’ll see a message reminding you to use the 
Applications Install DVD to reinstall the bundled applications that came with your 
computer.
6When the installation is complete, click Restart to restart your computer.
7Follow the prompts in the Setup...

 
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Learning More, Service, and Support
Your MacBook does not have any user-serviceable parts other than the battery and the 
memory. If you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook to an Apple 
Authorized Service Provider. You can find more information about the MacBook 
through online resources, onscreen help, System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test.
Online Resources
For online service and support information, go to www.apple.com/support. Choose 
your country...

 
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If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with 
installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Call the support center 
number nearest you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Have the purchase date and 
your MacBook serial number ready when you call.
Note:  Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the date of 
purchase. Telephone fees may apply. 
Telephone numbers are subject to change, and...

 
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Locating Your Product Serial Number
Use one of these methods to find your MacBook serial number:
ÂTurn over your MacBook. The serial number is etched into the bottom case. 
ÂChoose Apple () > About This Mac, and then click the version number beneath the 
words “Mac OS X” to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, 
and the serial number. 
ÂClick the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Click Hardware 
in the Contents...

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www.apple.com/environment
Mac Helpergonomics 

 
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For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these rules for handling and 
cleaning your MacBook and for working more comfortably. Keep these instructions 
handy for reference by you and others.
Important Safety Information
Built-in battery  Do not remove the battery from your MacBook. The battery should be 
replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Discontinue use of your 
MacBook if it is dropped or appears crushed, bent, deformed, or damaged. Do...

 
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Water and wet locations  Keep your MacBook away from sources of liquid, such as 
drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. Protect your MacBook from 
dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and fog.
60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is fully 
inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into a power outlet. Use 
only the power adapter that came with your MacBook, or an Apple-authorized power 
adapter...

 
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MagSafe power specifications:
ÂFrequency:  50 to 60 Hz, single phase
ÂLine Voltage:  100 to 240 V
ÂOutput Voltage:  16.5 V DC, 3.65 A
Hearing damage  Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are 
used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may 
sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your 
ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the...