Apple Macbook 13inch Mid2010 Users Guide

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Built-in FaceTime camera and camera indicator light
Use	the	included	FaceTime	application	to	make	video	calls	to	other	FaceTime	users	(on	
any	iPhone	4, 	iPad	2,	new	iPod	touch, 	or	Mac	with	FaceTime), 	take	pictures	with	Photo	
Booth, 	or	capture	video	with	iMovie. 	The	indicator	light	glows	when	the	FaceTime	
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 	the 	Internet 	using 	the 	FaceTime 	or 	iChat 	application.
Built-in stereo speakers
Listen	to	music, 	movies,	games,	and	other	multimedia	files.
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	26). 	
Built-in battery
Use	battery	power	when	you’re	away	from	a	power	outlet.
Sleep indicator light
A	white	light	pulses	when	the	MacBook	is	in	sleep.
Slot-loading SuperDrive
Your	optical	drive	can	read	and	write	to	standard-size	CD	and	DVD	discs.
®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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Brightness
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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	>	Help	Center	from	
the	menu	bar	and	search	for	 “function	keys.”
Brightness keys (F1, F2)
Increase	()	or	decrease	()	the	brightness	of	the	screen. 	
Mission Control key (F3)
Open	Mission	Control	to	get	a	comprehensive	view	of	what’s	running	on	your	MacBook, 	
including	Dashboard, 	all	your	spaces,	and	all	open	windows.
Launchpad key (F4)
Open	Launchpad	to	instantly	see	all	the	applications	on	your	MacBook. 	Click	an	
application	to	open	it.
’Media keys (F7, F8, F9)
Rewind	(), 	play	or	pause	(’),	or	fast-forward	()	a	song, 	movie,	or	slideshow.
—Mute key (F10)
Mute	the	sound	coming	from	the	built-in	speakers	or	audio	out	port.
-Volume keys (F11, F12)
Increase	(-)	or	decrease	(–)	the	volume	of	the	sound	coming	from	the	built-in	speakers	
or	audio	out	port.
CMedia Eject key
Hold	down	this	key	to	eject	a	disc	that’s	not	in	use. 	You	can	also	eject	a	disc	by	dragging	
its	desktop	icon	to	the	 Trash. 
						

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Ports on Your MacBook
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Gigabit
Ethernet portG
Audio
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Slotf
Mini
DisplayPort£
USB 2.0
portsdMagSafe 
power port 
						

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¯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	display	or	projection	system	that	uses	a	DVI	or	 VGA	connector.	
You	can	purchase	adapters	for	supported	video	formats.
dTwo USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect 	an 	iPod, 	iPhone, 	iPad, 	mouse, 	keyboard, 	printer, 	disk 	drive, 	digital 	camera, 	joystick, 	
modem, 	and	more	to	your	MacBook.
fAudio out port
Connect	external	speakers, 	headphones	(including	iPhone), 	or	digital	audio	equipment.	
To	use	a	line-level	microphone	or	analog	audio	equipment, 	specify	audio	line	in	
functionality	using	Sound	preferences. 	
Security slot
Attach	a	lock	and	cable	(available	separately)	to	prevent	theft.
Note:  Adapters	and	other	accessories	are	sold	separately	at	www.apple.com/store	or	
your	local	Apple	Retail	Store. 
						

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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	lets	you	drag	to	scroll	quickly	up, 	down,	or	sideways	in	the	
active	window. 	
	 
						

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ÂSecondary-clicking	or	“ right-clicking”	lets	you	access	shortcut	menu	commands.
• To	set	up	two-finger	secondary-clicking	anywhere	on	the	trackpad, 	select	
“Secondary	click” 	in	the	Point	&	Click	pane	of	 Trackpad	preferences.		
	 	
• To	set	up	a	one-finger	secondary-click	zone	in	the	bottom	left	or	right	corner	of	the	
trackpad, 	select	“Secondary	click” 	in	the	Point	&	Click	pane	of	 Trackpad	preferences,	
and	choose	an	option	from	the	pop-up	menu.
	 	
Secondary-click	zone
Note:  You	can	also	secondary-click	by	holding	down	the	Control	key	while	you	click. 
						

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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	>	Help	Center	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	works	in	the	Finder	and	all	applications. 	Swiping	three	fingers	to	
the	left	or	right	lets	you	cycle	through	full-screen	applications. 	Swiping	three	fingers	
up	opens	Mission	Control. 	You	can	also	set	these	options	to	work	with	four	fingers.
	
	
ÂFour-finger pinching	displays	Launchpad	when	you	pinch	your	thumb	and	three	
fingers	together. 	Spread	the	same	fingers	apart	to	return	to	the	desktop.
	
Note:  You	can	specify	other	functions	for	many	gestures. 	For	details	about	all	available	
gestures, 	choose
	Apple	()	>	System	Preferences, 	and	then	click	Trackpad.	Click	the	
checkboxes	to	turn	gestures	on	or	off, 	and	explore	the	pop-up	menus	to	see	the	
options	for	each	gesture. 	  
						

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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	 Wi-Fi	or	Bluetooth®	wireless	technology	and	reducing	
screen	brightness	can	help	conserve	battery	charge—for	example, 	when	you’re	
traveling	by	air. 	Many	of	your	system	preferences	are	automatically	set	to	optimize	
battery	life.
If	the	battery	runs	low	while	you’re	working, 	connect	your	power	adapter	and	let	
the	battery	recharge. 	You	can	check	the	amount	of	battery	charge	left	by	viewing	
the	Battery	(
)	status	icon	in	the	menu	bar. 	The	battery	charge	level	displayed	is	
based	on	the	amount	of	power	left	in	the	battery	with	the	applications, 	peripheral	
devices, 	and	system	settings	you’re	currently	using. 	To	conserve	battery	power, 	close	
applications	and	disconnect	peripheral	devices	not	in	use, 	and	adjust	your	Energy	
Saver	settings .	
For	more	information	about	battery	conservation	and	performance	tips, 	go	to	
www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
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.
The	battery	in	your	MacBook	can	be	replaced	only	by	an	Apple	Authorized	Service	
Provider	or	an	Apple	Retail	Store.