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Use the AC power cord and connect it to a grounded power outlet when one is 
available. Use only the AC power cord that came with your power adapter. Make sure 
to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to ensure 
it is engaged and power is flowing to the computer. If the cord is plugged in properly, 
you’ll see a glowing indicator light on the end of the cord that plugs into your 
MacBook.
When disconnecting the power adapter...

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Using the Trackpad
How far the pointer moves onscreen is based on how quickly you move your finger 
across the trackpad. To move the pointer a short distance, move your finger slowly 
across the trackpad; the faster you move your finger, the farther the pointer moves 
onscreen. You can also adjust the tracking speed in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of 
System Preferences.
You can scroll vertically or horizontally in a window that has scroll bars, by moving two...

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In addition to using the trackpad button, you can use your finger to click and 
double-click directly on the trackpad. You can turn on these features and other 
trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences.
Note:  If you find that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally 
brush the trackpad, you can avoid this problem by selecting the “Ignore accidental 
trackpad input” option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System...

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To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. An indicator light on the Num 
Lock key glows when the keypad is active. When you finish using the keypad, press the 
Num Lock key again to turn it off. 
Important:  If your keyboard doesn’t seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock 
key. When the numeric keypad is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for menu 
commands (such as x-Q to quit) are deactivated.
You can use your keyboard as well as...

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Using the Apple Remote and Front Row
Your Apple Remote works with the Front Row interface and the built-in infrared (IR) 
receiver, which is located on the bottom right of the front side on your MacBook. 
Use the Apple Remote to open Front Row and work with iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, DVD 
Player, and more, from across the room.
Use your Apple Remote to:
ÂOpen Front Row and navigate through the Music, Photos, Videos, and DVD menus.
ÂAdjust the volume of a song,...

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ÂPress the Select/Play/Pause (’) button to select a menu item, or to play or pause a 
song, slideshow, video, or DVD.
ÂPress the Next/Fast-forward (‘) or Previous/Rewind (]) button to skip forward or 
backward through your media content. Press and hold to fast-forward or rewind.
ÂHold down the Select/Play/Pause (’) button for 3 seconds to put your MacBook to 
sleep.
Next/Fast-forward button 
Select/Play/Pause button 
Battery compartment  Volume/Menu Up button...

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Using the Apple Remote with Keynote
If you have Keynote installed, you can control presentations with the Apple 
Remote.With Keynote open, press the Select/Play/Pause (
’) button to start a 
presentation. Then, depending on where you want to work in the application (in a 
presentation or the slide organizer), point the Apple Remote at your MacBook and 
press the buttons to control Keynote as described in the following table.
Pairing Your Apple Remote
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To pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook: 
1Position the Apple Remote 3 to 4 inches from the IR receiver on your MacBook. 
2Press and hold the Menu (») and Next/Fast-forward (‘) buttons on the Apple 
Remote at the same time for 5 seconds.
When you successfully pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook, you’ll see a 
chainlink symbol ( ) onscreen.
To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your MacBook:
1Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the...

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To replace the battery:
1Open the battery compartment by pressing the button (pictured above) with a small 
object, such as the end of a paper clip.
2Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery.
3Insert the replacement battery with the positive (+) side facing up.
4Close the battery compartment.
Turning Off IR Reception
You can use Security preferences to turn IR reception on your MacBook on or off. 
To turn off IR reception:
ÂChoose Apple () >...

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Getting More Information About the Apple Remote
More information about your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help. Choose 
Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “Apple Remote.” 
Using the Built-in iSight Camera
With the built-in iSight camera, you can take pictures with Photo Booth or video chat 
with other iChat AV users.
Taking Pictures with Photo Booth
Use Photo Booth to take pictures and add fun visual effects such as sepia, black and 
white,...