MacBook Care and Handling Guide
Getting to know your Computer
The Start Up Process
Your MacBook is sitting in front of you. What do you do to get it up and running? First, let’s open it. The latch (figure 1) is magnetic. Simply pull up on the top case to open it up. The MacBook is hinged on the back. Adjust the screen to the best viewing angle but be careful not to open past the natural stopping point.
Now, turn it on. The power switch is located on the upper right of the keyboard (figure 2). Press it. You’ll hear the famous Apple “chime” which indicates the computer is starting up. It may take as long as a minute before you see the next screen, so don’t get impatient. If the computer was already turned on when you pushed the button, it will come up in a few seconds without the chime. You’ll see several different screens as your machine starts up.
Ports on MacBook
The left side of your MacBook contains all the ports you’ll need to connect digital cameras, camcorders, printers, video projectors, science probes, iPods, etc. Let’s look at each one a little closer working from left to right.
Charging Port
The charging port (figure 3) is the first port. We will discuss this port in detail on page 8.
Ethernet Port
The second port from the left is the Ethernet port (figure 4). This port is used to hardwire your computer to your school network. As your computer has a wireless card, this port may not normally be used at school. This connection can also be used at home if you have a small network or, perhaps, a cable or DSL modem.
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