Apple Macbook 13inch Users Guide

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For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your MacBook,” on 
page 53.
¯MagSafe power adapter port
Plug in the included Apple MagSafe 60W Power Adapter to recharge your MacBook 
battery.
GGigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T )
Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer 
files. The Ethernet port autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn’t 
require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to...

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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 the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
ÂClose the display.
ÂChoose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar.
ÂPress the power (®) button...

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To wake the computer:
ÂIf the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook.
ÂIf the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard, 
or any button on the Apple Remote.
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. The 
sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process.
To shut down your computer, do one of the following:
ÂChoose Apple () > Shut Down...

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To calibrate your battery:
1Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your MacBook battery until the light on the 
power adapter plug changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates 
that the battery is fully charged.
2Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for two hours or longer. You may use 
your computer during this time as long as the adapter is plugged in.
3Disconnect the power adapter with the MacBook on and start running it from the...

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Getting More Information
For more information about your MacBook, check out these resources:
ÂRead Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your MacBook,” on page 27 for important basics.
ÂIf you’re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, review the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came 
with your computer and open Mac Help to browse the information there. For more 
information, see “Getting Answers Using Mac Help” on page 26.
ÂIf you’re having a problem that prevents you from using your computer, see...

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Getting Answers Using Mac Help
Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available on your computer in 
Mac Help.
To get Mac Help:
1Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen).
2Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help).
3Click in the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.
Search field 

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2Getting to Know Your 
MacBook
This chapter introduces important basics about your 
MacBook. 
Whenever you stop using your MacBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and 
any optical disc (such as a CD or DVD) in your drive stop spinning before you transport 
the computer. Avoid jostling or bumping your MacBook while discs are spinning.
Note:  Your MacBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to help protect the hard 
disk if the computer is dropped or shaken. See “Understanding Sudden...

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For more safety instructions about handling and using your MacBook in various 
locations, make sure to read Appendix B, “Safety, Use, and Care Information,” on 
page 103.
The rest of this chapter includes sections about using components of your MacBook, 
such as the display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in iSight camera, and 
Apple Remote. You’ll also find information about Mac OS X, Mac Help, applications, and 
connecting to peripheral devices....

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Changing the Size of Images on the Screen
Your MacBook has a 13.3-inch widescreen display with a default resolution of 1280 x 
800. You can change the size of images on your display by changing the screen 
resolution. 
You can choose a lower resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences. When 
you switch to a lower resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them 
easier to see. However, lower resolutions might not be as sharp as the...

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Using Your Power Adapter
Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the MacBook and recharges the 
computer’s battery.
Important:  For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your 
computer, or purchase an additional Apple MagSafe 60W Power Adapter.
When you first connect the power adapter to your computer, an indicator light on the 
power adapter plug starts to glow. An amber light indicates that power is going to the 
battery....