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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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 29 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 29 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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53 Using Apple Hardware Test 53 Problems with Your Internet Connection 56 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 57 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 59 Learning More, Service, and Support 61 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 64 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 69 Understanding Ergonomics 71 Apple and the Environment 72 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 78 Index 6 Contents
53 Using Apple Hardware Test 53 Problems with Your Internet Connection 56 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 57 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 59 Learning More, Service, and Support 61 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 64 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 69 Understanding Ergonomics 71 Apple and the Environment 72 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 78 Index 6 Contents
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...Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of your computer in this book may already know enough to...questions can set it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different, depending on your MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, ...
...Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of your computer in this book may already know enough to...questions can set it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different, depending on your MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, ...
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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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AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. ...
AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. ...
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...-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. A green light... the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is not installed. Plug the...
...-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. A green light... the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is not installed. Plug the...
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... You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar..., choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." See "Getting Answers" on or start up " on , see "If your...
... You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar..., choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." See "Getting Answers" on or start up " on , see "If your...
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... from your other information from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. The first time you enter your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup...
... from your other information from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. The first time you enter your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup...
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... disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your...;) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is ...
... disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your...;) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is ...
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.... If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents..., and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent the ...
.... If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents..., and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to prevent the ...
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Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your MacBook Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your MacBook Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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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 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Press the trackpad button to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Display release button Push to sleep.... Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to ...
... in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Press the trackpad button to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Display release button Push to sleep.... Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to ...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 22 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 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in IR receiver to...
... Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in IR receiver to...
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Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key - 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 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key - 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 -
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...its desktop icon to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Exposé and Dashboard keys (F11, F12) F11 is activated, a green light glows on both displays). Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase ...in display and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone ...
...its desktop icon to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Exposé and Dashboard keys (F11, F12) F11 is activated, a green light glows on both displays). Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase ...in display and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone ...
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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 26 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 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro