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Built-in microphone
 
Capture sounds directly with the microphone (located to the left of the iSight camera) or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application.
 
Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light
 
Videoconference with others using iChat AV, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie HD. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is operating.
 
Built-in stereo speakers
 
Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files.
 
Battery
 
Run the MacBook using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Removing the battery also gives you access to the memory in your MacBook.
 
Trackpad and trackpad button
 
Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Tap the trackpad to click or double-click a selection.
 
Sleep indicator light
 
A white light pulses when the MacBook is in sleep.
 
Infrared (IR) receiver
 
Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook from up to 30 feet away. 
 
Slot-loading optical drive
 
Your optical drive can read standard-size CD and DVD discs and write to CDs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also write to DVD discs.
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Power button
 
Turn your MacBook on or off, or put it to sleep. Press and hold to restart your MacBook during troubleshooting.  
						

							 
 
 
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook
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Function (Fn) key
 
Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “function keys.”
 
F1, F2 (brightness controls)
 
Increase () or decrease () the brightness of your MacBook display.
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F3 (mute control)
 
Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port.
-F4, F5 (volume controls)Increase (-) or decrease (–) the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port.
F6 (Num Lock key)Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook keyboard. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on the Num Lock key.
iF7 (video mode toggle key)Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in display and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on both displays).
F11, F12 (Exposé and Dashboard keys)By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. 
CMedia Eject keyPress and hold this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash.  
						

							 
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Ports on Your MacBook
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Gigabit Ethernetport (10/100/1000Base-T)
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Security slot
Headphoneout/opticaldigital audioout port
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¯MagSafe power portPlug in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook battery.
GGigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn’t require an Ethernet crossover cable.
£Mini-DVI (video out) portConnect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI, VGA, composite, or S-video connector. Depending on the type of external device you’re connecting to, you can use a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, a Mini-DVI to VGA adapter, or a Mini-DVI to Video adapter, all sold separately at www.apple.com/store.
HFireWire 400 portConnect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices.
dTwo USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 portsConnect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to your MacBook. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.
,Audio in/optical digital audio in portConnect your MacBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. 
fHeadphone out/optical digital audio out portConnect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. 
Security slotAttach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to prevent theft.  
						

							 
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Using the MacBook Battery 
When the MagSafe power adapter is not connected, your MacBook draws power from 
its battery. The length of time that you can run your MacBook varies, depending on the 
applications you use and the external devices connected to your MacBook. Turning off 
features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can help conserve 
battery charge.
If the battery runs low while you are working, attach your power adapter and let the 
battery recharge. To replace a low battery with a charged one when your computer 
isn’t connected to a power adapter, shut down your computer. 
You can determine the charge left in the battery by looking at the battery level 
indicator lights on the battery itself. Press the button next to the lights, and the lights 
glow briefly to show how much charge is left in the battery. You can check the charge 
with the battery in or out of the MacBook.
Important:  If only one indicator light is on, very little charge is left. If no lights are on, 
the battery is completely drained and the MacBook won’t 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 
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The amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery () 
status icon in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount 
of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system 
settings you are currently using. To conserve battery power, close applications and 
disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. For 
more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to 
www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.
Charging the Battery
When the power adapter that came with your MacBook is connected, the battery 
recharges whether the computer is on, off, or in sleep. The battery recharges more 
quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep.
Battery
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Getting Answers
Much more information about using your MacBook is available in Mac Help and on the 
Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
To get Mac Help:
1Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge 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 the keyboard.  
						

							 
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More Information
For more information about using your MacBook, see the following:
To learn aboutSee
Installing memoryChapter 3, “Boost Your Memory,” on page 31.
Troubleshooting your MacBook if you have a problem
Chapter 4, “Problem, Meet Solution,” on page 41.
Finding service and support for your MacBook“Learning More, Service, and Support” on page 52. Or see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook.
Using Mac OS XThe Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx/overview. Or see “Welcome to Tiger” in the /Library/Documentation/User Guides And Information folder on your hard disk. Or search for “Mac OS X” in Mac Help. 
Moving from a PC to a MacHow To Move To Mac at www.apple.com/macosx/switch. Or click “Switching from Windows” under Top Customer Issues on the Mac Help home page.
Using iLife applicationsThe iLife website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or open an iLife application and then open Help for the application and type a question in the search field.
Changing System PreferencesOpen System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or search for “system preferences” in Mac Help.
Using your trackpadSearch for “trackpad” in Mac Help. Or open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad.
Using the iSight cameraSearch for “iSight” in Mac Help.  
						

							 
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Using AirPort Extreme wireless technologyThe AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/airport.Or open AirPort Help by clicking and holding the Home button at the top of a Mac Help page, and then select AirPort Help from the list.
Using Bluetooth wireless technologyThe Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help.
Caring for the batterySearch for “battery” in Mac Help.
Connecting a printerSearch for “printing” in Mac Help.
FireWire and USB connectionsSearch for “USB” or “FireWire” in Mac Help.
Connecting to the InternetSearch for “Internet” in Mac Help.
Connecting an external displaySearch for “display port” in Mac Help.
Apple RemoteSearch for “remote” in Mac Help.
Front RowSearch for “Front Row” in Mac Help.
Burning a CD or DVDSearch for “burn disc” in Mac Help.
SpecificationsThe Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info.
To learn aboutSee