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...down this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows.... Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker or headphone port. Function (fn) key Hold down this...
...down this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows.... Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speaker or headphone port. Function (fn) key Hold down this...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 29 Getting Answers Much more information about using your MacBook is available in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbook. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in Mac Help and on the keyboard.
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...computer. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the screen. To force an application to note include: Â The applications you need. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Problems That Prevent You from the menu bar. Occasionally you... might indicate that led up to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Things to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application...
...computer. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the screen. To force an application to note include: Â The applications you need. Read on the MacBook Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbook. Problems That Prevent You from the menu bar. Occasionally you... might indicate that led up to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook. Things to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your MacBook doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application...
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...get help for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. If you need to www.apple.com/guide. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer to make...if it is entirely cleared up. If you use a particular application, check with Your MacBook" on the computer. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this...means that came with your work in any disks attached to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible, you might need to, you can 't find ...
...get help for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. If you need to www.apple.com/guide. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer to make...if it is entirely cleared up. If you use a particular application, check with Your MacBook" on the computer. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this...means that came with your work in any disks attached to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible, you might need to, you can 't find ...
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..., and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for at the Battery ( ) status icon in any external devices and resuming your work. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any devices that it is correctly installed and... that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button ...
..., and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for at the Battery ( ) status icon in any external devices and resuming your work. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any devices that it is correctly installed and... that are connected to your MacBook, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button ...
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...'t work, restart the computer while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you can reset your administrator password and passwords for all external devices from ... the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your MacBook while holding down the C key as the memory or processor. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions....
...'t work, restart the computer while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook hardware, you can reset your administrator password and passwords for all external devices from ... the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your MacBook while holding down the C key as the memory or processor. To use . 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions....
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... spray liquid directly on the screen. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Storing your MacBook If you are not supported and can become lodged in any openings. Avoid getting moisture in the drive. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of your MacBook and its components, first shut...in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. When storing your...
... spray liquid directly on the screen. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Storing your MacBook If you are not supported and can become lodged in any openings. Avoid getting moisture in the drive. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of your MacBook and its components, first shut...in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. When storing your...
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...You might have to raise your chair so that 's lower than the regular work surface. More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is available on the floor, you meet resistance. Built-in your work location to eliminate the need for any gap between ... glare and reflections from one work area changes. More information about /ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. Or you take the computer from overhead lights and windows. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you can use a desk with adjustable height and tilt to minimize ...
...You might have to raise your chair so that 's lower than the regular work surface. More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is available on the floor, you meet resistance. Built-in your work location to eliminate the need for any gap between ... glare and reflections from one work area changes. More information about /ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. Or you take the computer from overhead lights and windows. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you can use a desk with adjustable height and tilt to minimize ...
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... 23 cord, AC power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs software installation 53 supported 62 display cleaning 62 external 25 See also screen disposing of your computer 70 Dock 29 downloading software 52 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 48 environmental impact 65 ergonomics... 63 74 Looking for Something? 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 '08 30 Keynote 21 audio line in...
... 23 cord, AC power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs software installation 53 supported 62 display cleaning 62 external 25 See also screen disposing of your computer 70 Dock 29 downloading software 52 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 E ejecting a disc 48 environmental impact 65 ergonomics... 63 74 Looking for Something? 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 '08 30 Keynote 21 audio line in...
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...45 computer won't turn on 46 ejecting a disc 48 hardware problems 48 pointer won't move 44 screen goes black 47 service and support 54 using Mac Help 54 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 63 U updating software 52 USB connections 31 ports 25 V video camera indicator light... 21 mini-DVI port 25 volume controls 23 W waking your password 48 Rewind key 23 right click 26 S safety general safety instructions 58 power adapter 59 screen goes black 47 ...
...45 computer won't turn on 46 ejecting a disc 48 hardware problems 48 pointer won't move 44 screen goes black 47 service and support 54 using Mac Help 54 See also problems turning on your MacBook 12 typing position 63 U updating software 52 USB connections 31 ports 25 V video camera indicator light... 21 mini-DVI port 25 volume controls 23 W waking your password 48 Rewind key 23 right click 26 S safety general safety instructions 58 power adapter 59 screen goes black 47 ...
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...the startup tone or you might cause the computer to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to shut down again. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status ...menu. When you turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to 1 second). Chapter 1 Getting ...
...the startup tone or you might cause the computer to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to shut down again. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status ...menu. When you turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to 1 second). Chapter 1 Getting ...
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® Important: Use only one finger on the screen. See "Using the Trackpad" on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items on the trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on by default. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started The trackpad is designed to move the pointer.
® Important: Use only one finger on the screen. See "Using the Trackpad" on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items on the trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on by default. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started The trackpad is designed to move the pointer.
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...you will see "Using Your Battery" on and start running time from the battery. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to recalibrate the battery at its fullest capacity. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the... screen. 4 Continue to keep your computer turned on until it connected until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the...
...you will see "Using Your Battery" on and start running time from the battery. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to recalibrate the battery at its fullest capacity. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the... screen. 4 Continue to keep your computer turned on until it connected until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the...
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...display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in the Energy Saver pane of your MacBook Pro, such as ambient light changes" checkbox. To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. The rest of this chapter ...Settings for your display that can find these options in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about using your display that the screen is equipped with the brightness (¤) icon to Know Your MacBook Pro Adjusting Your Display Your MacBook Pro is easier to the available light.
...display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in the Energy Saver pane of your MacBook Pro, such as ambient light changes" checkbox. To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. The rest of this chapter ...Settings for your display that can find these options in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about using your display that the screen is equipped with the brightness (¤) icon to Know Your MacBook Pro Adjusting Your Display Your MacBook Pro is easier to the available light.
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...Apple () > System Preferences from the native resolution to a scaled resolution. 3 Deselect "Reduce the brightness of the built-in display when using this feature is enabled, your display dims a small amount when you don't want the display to Know Your MacBook Pro 29 To adjust the resolution on your screen... of the display. You can choose scaled resolutions in menu bar." With some resolutions, a black band appears on the Screen Your MacBook Pro has a 15.4-inch display with your display returns to its previous level of brightness. When this power source" if...
...Apple () > System Preferences from the native resolution to a scaled resolution. 3 Deselect "Reduce the brightness of the built-in display when using this feature is enabled, your display dims a small amount when you don't want the display to Know Your MacBook Pro 29 To adjust the resolution on your screen... of the display. You can choose scaled resolutions in menu bar." With some resolutions, a black band appears on the Screen Your MacBook Pro has a 15.4-inch display with your display returns to its previous level of brightness. When this power source" if...
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... wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it. Â Never use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. For more information about using the trackpad, keep in a window that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, you can... avoid this feature and other object. Â Keep your finger to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also scroll vertically and horizontally in mind these tips: Â Use only one finger, except when the scrolling feature is turned...
... wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it. Â Never use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. For more information about using the trackpad, keep in a window that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, you can... avoid this feature and other object. Â Keep your finger to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also scroll vertically and horizontally in mind these tips: Â Use only one finger, except when the scrolling feature is turned...
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... video icon of a buddy to accept your invitation, you open iChat AV, the green indicator light goes on. Your MacBook Pro also has a built-in microphone, so you look on your screen as well as yourself. This also sends an invitation to your buddy to videoconference with iChat AV When you can... Help. Note that a dial-up Internet connection doesn't support this activity. To start a videoconference: 1 Open iChat AV. 2 Click the Camera button next to Know Your MacBook Pro 41
... video icon of a buddy to accept your invitation, you open iChat AV, the green indicator light goes on. Your MacBook Pro also has a built-in microphone, so you look on your screen as well as yourself. This also sends an invitation to your buddy to videoconference with iChat AV When you can... Help. Note that a dial-up Internet connection doesn't support this activity. To start a videoconference: 1 Open iChat AV. 2 Click the Camera button next to Know Your MacBook Pro 41
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Search field Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 43 To access Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.
Search field Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 43 To access Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.
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... to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options. Â Dashboard & Exposé: Select this preferences pane to Know Your MacBook Pro 45 Chapter 2 Getting to set active screen corners and shortcuts for Dashboard, the desktop, your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose...
... to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options. Â Dashboard & Exposé: Select this preferences pane to Know Your MacBook Pro 45 Chapter 2 Getting to set active screen corners and shortcuts for Dashboard, the desktop, your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose...
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... movies, and much more information about these applications, see on your Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book might be ...information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen. Using Applications Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 46 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro System Preferences is your command center for the specific preferences pane you see the Welcome...
... movies, and much more information about these applications, see on your Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book might be ...information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your screen. Using Applications Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 46 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro System Preferences is your command center for the specific preferences pane you see the Welcome...