Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a MacBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting started.
Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 55) carefully before you first use your computer.

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 getting Mac Help, see “Getting Answers”on page 27. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see onscreen. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook.

Setting Up Your MacBook
Your MacBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away.The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:
- Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
- Connecting cables and accessing a network
- Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad
- Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant
- Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences

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