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MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
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... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
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... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
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Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
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As you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your power ...will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can ...
As you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your power ...will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can ...
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... power adapter, you can attach the AC power cord. If you don't need cables. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the adapter. First, pull up on page 115. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the...
... power adapter, you can attach the AC power cord. If you don't need cables. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the adapter. First, pull up on page 115. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the...
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...Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the ...computer's Ethernet (G) port. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from the modem into a phone wall jack. Then connect the other end of the cable to the...
...Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the ...computer's Ethernet (G) port. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from the modem into a phone wall jack. Then connect the other end of the cable to the...
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...moments to start up to 1 second). When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to shut down again. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Do not continue to hold down or press the power button...a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer to select and move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up . Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 After it starts up, the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup...
...moments to start up to 1 second). When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to shut down again. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Do not continue to hold down or press the power button...a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer to select and move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up . Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 After it starts up, the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup...
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... problem persists, you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your computer. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting. Hold down the power (®) button for 8 to reinstall the system software. Setup Assistant helps you plug it...
... problem persists, you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your computer. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting. Hold down the power (®) button for 8 to reinstall the system software. Setup Assistant helps you plug it...
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... some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target ... partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on the hard disk and...
... some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target ... partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on the hard disk and...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...sounds directly on and off or put it to release your display and open your MacBook Pro. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with others using the included iChat AV application...174; Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your hard disk. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on...the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Built-in IR receiver to music, movies...
...sounds directly on and off or put it to release your display and open your MacBook Pro. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with others using the included iChat AV application...174; Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your hard disk. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on...the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Built-in IR receiver to music, movies...
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Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
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... illumination. To learn how to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - F11, F12 F11... is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Mute control Mute the volume of the sound coming from the speakers and headphone port. Function (Fn) key Press and hold...
... illumination. To learn how to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - F11, F12 F11... is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Mute control Mute the volume of the sound coming from the speakers and headphone port. Function (Fn) key Press and hold...
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Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to connect... a VGA monitor. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro battery. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect....
... digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to connect... a VGA monitor. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro battery. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect....
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...To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press ... button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put the computer to Sleep or Shutting It ...
...To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press ... button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put the computer to Sleep or Shutting It ...
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..., do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open... going to use your battery from draining completely. To shut down . Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake up from the menu bar. Warning: Wait a few seconds until...
..., do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open... going to use your battery from draining completely. To shut down . Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake up from the menu bar. Warning: Wait a few seconds until...
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... the computer or allow it to keep your battery functioning at least once a month. If you use your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to keep your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to recalibrate the battery at its fullest capacity. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally... to sleep for two hours or longer. If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on the power adapter plug changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully ...
... the computer or allow it to keep your battery functioning at least once a month. If you use your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to keep your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to recalibrate the battery at its fullest capacity. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally... to sleep for two hours or longer. If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on the power adapter plug changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully ...