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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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... plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started As you get close to the port, you can set it right away. m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is ... plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in .
... plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started As you get close to the port, you can set it right away. m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is ... plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in .
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... power cord to the adapter. If you're connecting to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you plug the adapter into the power outlet. Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power...
... power cord to the adapter. If you're connecting to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you plug the adapter into the power outlet. Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power...
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... (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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the...
... (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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the...
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... indicator light turn on the screen, just like you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. After it starts up to shut down again. Do not continue to hold down or press the power button... use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across...
... indicator light turn on the screen, just like you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. After it starts up to shut down again. Do not continue to hold down or press the power button... use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across...
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... light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Then press the power button again. Setup Assistant helps you might be drained. If the problem persists, you enter your Internet and email information and...
... light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Then press the power button again. Setup Assistant helps you might be drained. If the problem persists, you enter your Internet and email information and...
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...to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email.  Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you used on your... other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to work with the same network settings as your other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed  You...
...to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email.  Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you used on your... other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to work with the same network settings as your other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed  You...
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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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...indicator light Videoconference with iChat AV and to record sounds directly on your hard disk. Microphone (built in IR receiver to control your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with others using the included iChat AV application. Display release button Push ...and writes to save energy. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro. scroll with one finger on the trackpad; Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 ...
...indicator light Videoconference with iChat AV and to record sounds directly on your hard disk. Microphone (built in IR receiver to control your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with others using the included iChat AV application. Display release button Push ...and writes to save energy. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro. scroll with one finger on the trackpad; Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 ...
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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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... 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. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help ...> Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric...
... 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. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help ...> Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric...
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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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.../optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your... computer and transfer files. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Two Hi-Speed...
.../optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your... computer and transfer files. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Two Hi-Speed...
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...174;) 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 or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... is in sleep, you can 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 and bypass the startup process. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your...
...174;) 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 or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... is in sleep, you can 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 and bypass the startup process. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your...
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... you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down ...from the menu bar. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to start up your MacBook Pro...is already open it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake the computer: Â If the...
... you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down ...from the menu bar. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to start up your MacBook Pro...is already open it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake the computer: Â If the...
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... "Using Your Battery" on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on and start running time from the battery. Save your work and close all applications when the battery gets low and before the system...time as long as well. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. 4 Continue 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 five ...
... "Using Your Battery" on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on and start running time from the battery. Save your work and close all applications when the battery gets low and before the system...time as long as well. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. 4 Continue 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 five ...