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When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light 
on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates that power is going 
to the battery. A green light indicates that no power is going to the battery, which can 
mean the battery is fully charged or is not installed. If you don’t see a light, make sure 
the connector is seated properly.
 
Step 2:  To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an...

 
 
 
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Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless 
networking. For information about setting up a wireless connection, in the menu bar, 
choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. See “Getting 
Answers” on page 28. 
 
Step 3:  Press the power (®
 
) button briefly to turn on your MacBook.
 
You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. 
It takes the computer a few moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup...

 
 
 
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Use the MacBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just as you use a 
mouse with a desktop computer. 
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To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. Press 
the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items.
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Drag two fingers on the trackpad to scroll.
For more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “trackpad.”
 
Step 4:  Configure your MacBook with Setup Assistant.
 
The first time you...

 
 
 
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Step 5:  Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar
System Preferences iconDock
Spotlight search iconHelp menu
Finder icon  

 
 
 
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. 
Choose Apple (!
 
) > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you get to know your 
computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your 
MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for “System Preferences” or 
for the specific preference you want to change.
 
Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down
 
When you finish working...

 
 
 
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To wake your MacBook:
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If the display is closed,
 
 simply open it to wake your MacBook.
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If the display is already open,
 
 press the power (®
 
) button or any key on the keyboard, 
or any button on the Apple Remote.
When your MacBook wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer 
settings are exactly as you left them. 
 
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...

 
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Life with Your MacBook
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Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook. 
The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free 
downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your MacBook.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of 
Apple’s products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.  

 
 
 
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Basic Features of Your MacBook
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® Power button
Camera indicator light
iSight camera
Microphone
Stereo speakers
Sleep indicator light
Infrared (IR) receiver
Trackpad
Battery(underneath)
Trackpad button
Slot-loading optical drive