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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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...registered trademark. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not responsible for home and other countries. Apparatus Claims of Apple Computer, Inc. Patent Nos... the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in... without the written consent of Apple. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, ...
...registered trademark. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not responsible for home and other countries. Apparatus Claims of Apple Computer, Inc. Patent Nos... the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in... without the written consent of Apple. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, ...
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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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... 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 66 Connecting with Ethernet 67 Using External Video 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
... 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 66 Connecting with Ethernet 67 Using External Video 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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... 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. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of...
... 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. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of...
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... adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of connections, see page 30. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are...
... adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of connections, see page 30. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are...
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... Modem into a phone wall jack. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires 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 " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable... (G) port. G Gigabit Ethernet port (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.
... Modem into a phone wall jack. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires 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 " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable... (G) port. G Gigabit Ethernet port (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.
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...the power button after the startup tone or you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to shut down again. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your... should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer...
...the power button after the startup tone or you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to shut down again. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your... should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer...
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® Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to select, click, or double-click items on the screen. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started See "Using the Trackpad" on by default. The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to move the pointer.
® Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to select, click, or double-click items on the screen. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started See "Using the Trackpad" on by default. The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to move the pointer.
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..." on page 94. Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to your new MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Problems Turning On the Computer? This icon usually means that you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Then...
..." on page 94. Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to your new MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Problems Turning On the Computer? This icon usually means that you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Then...
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...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 ... installed  You have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure:  Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk...
...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 ... installed  You have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure:  Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk...
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Setup Assistant can do it again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Congratulations, you through the process of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from it later using Migration Assistant. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes ...
Setup Assistant can do it again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Congratulations, you through the process of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from it later using Migration Assistant. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes ...
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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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...DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to control your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver... to save energy. Display release button Push to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. The white light ...
...DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to control your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver... to save energy. Display release button Push to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. The white light ...
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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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... (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the speakers and headphone port. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. When the numeric keypad is preset to open Exposé and F12 opens...
... (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the speakers and headphone port. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. When the numeric keypad is preset to open Exposé and F12 opens...
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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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ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ... directly to another computer and transfer files. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods...
ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ... directly to another computer and transfer files. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods...