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If you can’t eject the disc, quit any applications that might be using the disc and try 
again. If that doesn’t work, restart the computer while holding down the trackpad 
button.
Playing DVDs
To play a DVD-Video on your MacBook, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens 
automatically. You’ll find DVD Player provides easy-to-use controls for starting, 
stopping, and viewing DVDs.
If your MacBook is connected to a TV so that you can watch a DVD-Video on the TV 
screen,...

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To record data on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, or DVD±RW discs:
1Insert a blank recordable CD or DVD (SuperDrive only) disc into the optical drive.
2In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to 
use.
3Double-click the disc icon that appears on your desktop, and then drag files and folders 
to it.
4Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder sidebar.
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To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD±R or DVD±RW disc:
1Open iDVD and open your iDVD project.
2Click the Burn button.
3When prompted, insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive.
4Click the Burn button again.
For more information, open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help.
Important:  If your battery runs down when you are burning a DVD, the burn can fail 
and you will not be able to use the DVD disc again. To prevent this, always use your 
power adapter when...

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Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor
Your MacBook has Sudden Motion Sensor technology, which helps protect the hard 
disk from damage if the computer is dropped or shaken.
Sudden Motion Sensor protection doesn’t affect hard disk performance during regular 
MacBook operation. Occasionally, unusually strong vibrations might activate the 
Sudden Motion Sensor technology at a time when your MacBook is writing or reading 
data intensively (such as when playing or recording...

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Important:  If only one indicator light is on, very little charge is left. If no lights are 
visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the 
power adapter is connected. Plug in the power adapter to let the battery recharge, or 
replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery (see “Removing the Battery” on 
page 80).
If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of charge, 
sometimes the...

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Removing and Replacing the Battery
For instructions on removing and replacing the battery, see “Removing the Battery” on 
page 80 and “Replacing the Battery” on page 86.
Note:  Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. 
For more information, see “Disposal and Recycling Information” on page 132.
Charging a Battery
When the power adapter is connected to your computer, the battery recharges 
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Understanding Battery Conservation Tips
The amount of work time your MacBook battery can provide before you need to 
recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices you’re currently using 
and the steps you take to conserve power while you work.
For the best conservation of battery power, do the following:
ÂDisconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use.
ÂQuit open applications that you are not using.
ÂTurn off AirPort or Bluetooth...

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Getting More Information About Your MacBook Battery
More information is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for 
“battery.” You can also find information about extending the life of your battery at 
www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
Securing Your MacBook
You can purchase a security cable lock to protect your MacBook. With a lock, you can 
secure your computer to a desk or table. 
Getting More Information About Security Options
More...

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4Adding Memory to Your 
MacBook
This chapter provides information and instructions 
for installing additional memory and for removing 
and replacing the battery in your MacBook.  
Your computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the computer’s 
battery. Your MacBook comes with a minimum of 512 megabytes (MB) of 667 MHz 
Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) 
installed. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that meets the following...

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Â200-pin
ÂPC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM
For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an equal memory module in 
each slot. The maximum amount of memory you can install in your MacBook is 2 GB, 
using one 1 GB DIMM in each memory slot.
Installing Additional Memory
Installing memory involves removing and replacing your battery. The following 
procedure includes instructions for adding memory and replacing your battery.
Step 1:  Removing the...