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... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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...find out about getting started . Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 30. Some computer illustrations might...you may release new versions and updates to get started . Apple may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information ...
...find out about getting started . Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 30. Some computer illustrations might...you may release new versions and updates to get started . Apple may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information ...
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... and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the... 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right ...
... and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the... 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right ...
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... into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? When disconnecting the...
... into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? When disconnecting the...
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... light indicates the battery is plugged into a power outlet. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure...
... light indicates the battery is plugged into a power outlet. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure...
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...." To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on page 30. You hear...
...." To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on page 30. You hear...
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.... If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks... you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from...
.... If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks... you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from...
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...make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the ...inability to change. Moving your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. NOTICE...
...make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the ...inability to change. Moving your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. NOTICE...
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... are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling...
... are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Display release button Push to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger..., or put it to click or double-click. Tap the trackpad to sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers.
... SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Display release button Push to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger..., or put it to click or double-click. Tap the trackpad to sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers.
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly...
Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly...
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Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys -
Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys -
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... speakers and headphone port. - o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. C Media Eject key Press...
... speakers and headphone port. - o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. C Media Eject key Press...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...34mm ExpressCards. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to prevent theft. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a ...lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another ...
...34mm ExpressCards. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to prevent theft. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a ...lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another ...