User manual SONY VAIO VPCCB27FX/W

[. . . ] If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook, " to find out about the new features of this MacBook. Many answers to questions can be found on your computer in Mac Help. For information about using Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 29. [. . . ] If you forget your password You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again.  If this doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the trackpad button. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there is a problem with one of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want to use. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network, or AirPort if you are connecting to a wireless network. 5 Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as the account name, password, and PPPoE service name (if your service provider requires it). 6 Click Apply to make the settings active. Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your MacBook and into the network. Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers. If you have two or more computers sharing an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer. If only one IP address is provided, then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection, also known as network address translation (NAT) or "IP masquerading. " For setup information, check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network. You can use an AirPort Base Station to share one IP address among multiple computers. For information about using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www. apple. com/support/airport. If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP or network administrator. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication:  Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. [. . . ] Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. 73 Looking for Something? Index A AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme troubleshooting 52 AppleCare 55 Apple Hardware Test 48 Apple Remote 21, 31 application freeze 44 applications Front Row 21, 31 iChat AV 21 iLife 30 Keynote 21 audio in port 25 audio out port 25 replacing 41 storing 64 blinking question mark 45 brightness controls 23 built-in speakers 21 button, power 12, 21 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 media 23 volume 23 cord, AC power 10 C cable modem 11 camera. [. . . ]