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...to the Trash. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for quick access to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from... or slideshow. - C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn...
...to the Trash. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for quick access to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from... or slideshow. - C Media Eject key Hold down this key to eject a disc. Volume controls (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the screen. Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn...
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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. 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.
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...note of the Mac OS installed on your work in Mac Help and on the screen. Things to the System folder. Â Any hardware that you installed, such...installed, especially software that led up to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your computer. To force an application to the problem. Think about the conditions that... added items to note include: Â The applications you have problems while working with your MacBook, there is not compatible with the version of things you did before the problem occurred will ...
...note of the Mac OS installed on your work in Mac Help and on the screen. Things to the System folder. Â Any hardware that you installed, such...installed, especially software that led up to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook If your computer. To force an application to the problem. Think about the conditions that... added items to note include: Â The applications you have problems while working with your MacBook, there is not compatible with the version of things you did before the problem occurred will ...
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... that the computer can also restart the Finder from the menu bar at the top of the screen. If you are unable to force the application to quit, hold down the power (®) ... the computer to reinstall your computer. If the problem occurs only when you might need to www.apple.com/guide. If you need to make sure the problem is compatible, you use a particular application...'s system software. To get help for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Next, save your MacBook, go to , you see if it is glowing steadily (not in any open . Wait 10 seconds and...
... that the computer can also restart the Finder from the menu bar at the top of the screen. If you are unable to force the application to quit, hold down the power (®) ... the computer to reinstall your computer. If the problem occurs only when you might need to www.apple.com/guide. If you need to make sure the problem is compatible, you use a particular application...'s system software. To get help for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Next, save your MacBook, go to , you see if it is glowing steadily (not in any open . Wait 10 seconds and...
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... This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. See whether removing it is correctly installed and that are connected to your...down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Â If the problem ...
... This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 54 for information about contacting Apple for the battery. See whether removing it is correctly installed and that are connected to your...down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook freezes Try restarting your MacBook. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47 Â If the problem ...
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... it . 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter. To use the Apple Hardware Test application 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. 48 Chapter 4 ...this doesn'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 have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities ...
... it . 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter. To use the Apple Hardware Test application 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. 48 Chapter 4 ...this doesn'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 have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities ...
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..., or abrasives that might damage the finish. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Do not use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to store your MacBook for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to clean the computer's exterior....for an extended period of time, keep it from your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the ...
..., or abrasives that might damage the finish. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. 62 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Do not use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to store your MacBook for longer than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are going to clean the computer's exterior....for an extended period of time, keep it from your MacBook, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Cleaning the MacBook screen To clean the MacBook screen, first shut down your MacBook supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Cleaning your MacBook When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the ...
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Built-in your work area changes. More information about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 65 recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of the display to minimize glare and reflections from ... degrees. Another option is not meant to rest your feet flat on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. The display is to the keyboard. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you can use a desk with adjustable height and tilt to make up for a footrest...
Built-in your work area changes. More information about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 65 recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of the display to minimize glare and reflections from ... degrees. Another option is not meant to rest your feet flat on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. The display is to the keyboard. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you can use a desk with adjustable height and tilt to make up for a footrest...
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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 port 25 B battery ... 23 volume 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...
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 port 25 B battery ... 23 volume 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...
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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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... your finger across the trackpad. After it starts up 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 MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant ... again. When you turn on (and stay on the computer, you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you should see the sleep indicator light turn on...
... your finger across the trackpad. After it starts up 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 MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant ... again. When you turn on (and stay on the computer, you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you should see the sleep indicator light turn on...
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See "Using the Trackpad" on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items 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 trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned 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 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 trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on the screen.
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...2 Allow the battery to rest in the power adapter and fully charge your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to sleep. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. 4 Continue to keep your battery gets low, you purchased additional batteries, ...follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Important: Repeat the calibration ...
...2 Allow the battery to rest in the power adapter and fully charge your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to sleep. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. 4 Continue to keep your battery gets low, you purchased additional batteries, ...follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Important: Repeat the calibration ...
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... Information," on page 105. The rest of this chapter includes sections about using 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. To set preferences for your display...sure to see . After you begin working with the brightness (¤) icon to adjust screen brightness. You can optimize your display so that can find these options in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about Mac OS X, Mac Help, applications, and connecting to peripheral ...
... Information," on page 105. The rest of this chapter includes sections about using 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. To set preferences for your display...sure to see . After you begin working with the brightness (¤) icon to adjust screen brightness. You can optimize your display so that can find these options in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about Mac OS X, Mac Help, applications, and connecting to peripheral ...
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...the bands, you can increase or decrease the size of images on the Screen Your MacBook Pro has a 15.4-inch display with your MacBook Pro to using battery power. When you don't want the display to dim before the MacBook Pro sleeps. You can choose a "stretched" version of the resolution ...When you go from using the Displays status menu in the menu bar, click "Show displays in the power adapter again, your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the native resolution to a scaled resolution, items on each side of brightness. When this power source" if you ...
...the bands, you can increase or decrease the size of images on the Screen Your MacBook Pro has a 15.4-inch display with your MacBook Pro to using battery power. When you don't want the display to dim before the MacBook Pro sleeps. You can choose a "stretched" version of the resolution ...When you go from using the Displays status menu in the menu bar, click "Show displays in the power adapter again, your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the native resolution to a scaled resolution, items on each side of brightness. When this power source" if you ...
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... has scroll bars by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro If the trackpad becomes moist from the menu bar at the top of using the trackpad button, you can avoid this problem by moving... the trackpad, keep in mind these tips: Â Use only one finger, except when the scrolling feature is turned on the trackpad. Instead of the screen.
... has scroll bars by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro If the trackpad becomes moist from the menu bar at the top of using the trackpad button, you can avoid this problem by moving... the trackpad, keep in mind these tips: Â Use only one finger, except when the scrolling feature is turned on the trackpad. Instead of the screen.
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.... This also sends an invitation to your buddy to your invitation, you open iChat AV, the green indicator light goes on your buddy list. Your MacBook Pro also has a built-in microphone, so you must have both voice and video support for iChat AV). Â A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or... him or her on . Videoconferencing with another iChat AV user in real-time full-motion video. Click the video icon of a buddy to Know Your MacBook Pro 41 To use the built-in your screen as well as yourself. When a buddy accepts your buddy list, choose Help > iChat AV Help.
.... This also sends an invitation to your buddy to your invitation, you open iChat AV, the green indicator light goes on your buddy list. Your MacBook Pro also has a built-in microphone, so you must have both voice and video support for iChat AV). Â A broadband Internet connection using a DSL or... him or her on . Videoconferencing with another iChat AV user in real-time full-motion video. Click the video icon of a buddy to Know Your MacBook Pro 41 To use the built-in your screen as well as yourself. When a buddy accepts your buddy list, choose Help > iChat AV Help.
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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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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to make your application windows, and all windows. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You ... to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options. Â Dashboard & Exposé: Select this preferences pane to set active screen corners and shortcuts for Dashboard, the desktop, your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Feel free to Know Your...
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Chapter 2 Getting to make your application windows, and all windows. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You ... to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options. Â Dashboard & Exposé: Select this preferences pane to set active screen corners and shortcuts for Dashboard, the desktop, your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Feel free to Know Your...
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...Tiger booklet that will appear on your computer, explore the other system preferences. Using Applications Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 46 Chapter 2 Getting to know your screen when the computer is your command center for activities such as organizing music and digital photos, ...making movies, and much more. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to change the look, location...
...Tiger booklet that will appear on your computer, explore the other system preferences. Using Applications Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 46 Chapter 2 Getting to know your screen when the computer is your command center for activities such as organizing music and digital photos, ...making movies, and much more. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to change the look, location...