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Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
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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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...also be slightly different, depending on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read... you first use your computer in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may be found on page 30. For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the...
...also be slightly different, depending on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read... you first use your computer in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may be found on page 30. For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the...
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... through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 can set it right away. What's 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 up the...
... through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 can set it right away. What's 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 up the...
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... extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. First pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are in .
... extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. First pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are in .
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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. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. G Gigabit ..., make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow.
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. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. G Gigabit ..., make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow.
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... you turn on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for wireless networking. 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a ... light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort."
... you turn on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for wireless networking. 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a ... light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort."
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...from being played by someone else and frees up " on your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. Setup Assistant helps you enter your other information from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use... opens automatically. Go to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to transfer information when you first start up. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration...
...from being played by someone else and frees up " on your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. Setup Assistant helps you enter your other information from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use... opens automatically. Go to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to transfer information when you first start up. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration...
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... damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears...
... damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears...
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...or two, it to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining... completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to shut it down your MacBook Pro. Â If the...
...or two, it to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining... completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to shut it down your MacBook Pro. Â If the...
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2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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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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...to rotate photos and more. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. Use two fingers to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Tap the trackpad to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical... drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or ...
...to rotate photos and more. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. Use two fingers to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Tap the trackpad to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical... drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or ...
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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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...in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with friends live using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the ...IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others...
...in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with friends live using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the ...IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others...
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Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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 -
Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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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...Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to all your open windows. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the ...) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to F12). Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (...
...Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to all your open windows. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the ...) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to F12). Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (...
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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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...it to connect a VGA monitor. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone 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... computer. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/...
...it to connect a VGA monitor. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone 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... computer. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/...