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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 from an outlet or from the computer, pull the 
plug, not the cord. For safety instructions about using your power adapter, see “Setting 
Up Your MacBook and Power Adapter” on page 105. 
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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 
fingers on the trackpad. You can turn this option on or off in the Keyboard & Mouse 
pane of System Preferences. 
Tips for Using the Trackpad
For best results when using the trackpad:
ÂUse only one finger, except when the scrolling feature is turned on and you want 
to scroll. 
ÂDo not use a pen or any other object. 
ÂKeep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from 
humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it. 
ÂNever use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad.
For more information about using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from the 
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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 Preferences.
Using the Keyboard
Your MacBook keyboard has a numeric keypad integrated into the standard keyboard 
keys. Keys used for the numeric keypad have a small secondary label.
Num Lock key
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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 your Apple Remote to control the Front Row 
application. See “Using the Keyboard to Control Front Row” on page 39.
If you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac Help and search for 
“keyboard shortcuts.” You’ll find an extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for many 
common procedures and applications.
Using a Mouse
If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you can insert the USB connector 
into the USB 2.0 port and use your mouse right away. If you have an Apple wireless 
mouse, see “Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology” on page 62 for information about 
connecting it. You can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from the online Apple Store 
at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. 
						

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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, play or pause a song, or skip to the next or previous 
track in iTunes. 
ÂPlay a slideshow of any of your photo albums in iPhoto. 
ÂPlay movies that are in your Movies folder or watch online QuickTime movie trailers. 
ÂPlay a DVD in your optical drive with DVD Player.
ÂNavigate Keynote presentations.
ÂSleep or wake your MacBook.
To use the Apple Remote with Front Row, point it at the MacBook and:
ÂPress the Menu (») button to open or close Front Row, or to return to the previous 
menu when you’re navigating through Front Row.
ÂPress the Next/Fast-forward (‘) or Previous/Rewind (]) button to cycle through the 
applications in Front Row.
ÂPress the Volume/Menu Up (∂) and Volume/Menu Down (D) buttons to move 
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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 
IR window 
Volume/Menu Down button  Previous/Rewind 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
If you have multiple computers or other devices with built-in IR receivers in a room 
(for example, more than one MacBook or iMac in a home office or lab), you can pair 
your Apple Remote to be used with a specific computer or device. Pairing sets up the 
receiving computer or device to be controlled only by a specific Apple Remote. 
Press this buttonIn a presentationIn slide organizer
’(Select/Play/Pause)  To freeze/unfreeze To jump to selected slide
»(Menu) To invoke slide organizer To exit slide organizer
»and hold To exit To exit presentation
](Previous/Rewind) To move to previous slide To select previous slide
]and hold To jump to first slide
‘(Next/Fast-forward)  To move to next slide To select next slide
‘and hold To jump to last slide
∂( Volume/Menu Up)To increase volume To increase volume
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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 menu bar.
2Click Security and then click Unpair.
Replacing the Battery
The Apple Remote includes a non-rechargeable battery. When needed, replace the 
battery with a CR 2032 battery. Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
Press this button with a small blunt object to 
partially eject the battery compartment. 
Positive (+) side faces up. 
Pull the battery 
compartment free. 
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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 () > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security.
ÂSelect the “Disable remote control infrared receiver” checkbox.
Using the Keyboard to Control Front Row
In addition to using the Apple Remote to control Front Row, you can also use your 
keyboard. The following keys correspond to the buttons on the Apple Remote:
Keyboard equivalentApple Remote button
Command (x) - Esc Enter Menu (»)
Esc Exit Menu (»)
Space or Return Select/Play/Pause (’)
Up arrow (Ò) Volume/Menu Up (∂)
Down arrow (¬) Volume/Menu Down (D)
Right arrow (˚) Next/Fast forward (‘)
Left arrow (k) Previous/Rewind (]) 
						

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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, glow, colored pencil, and more.
iSight camera 
Camera 
indicator 
light  Microphone