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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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Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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... Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Using Apple...
... Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 32 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Using Apple...
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56 Problems with Your Internet Connection 58 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 59 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 60 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 61 Learning More, Service, and Support 64 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 66 Important Safety Information 69 Important Handling Information 72 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
56 Problems with Your Internet Connection 58 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 59 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 60 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 61 Learning More, Service, and Support 64 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 66 Important Safety Information 69 Important Handling Information 72 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
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...this book may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you may be found on page 32. Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 66) ... Answers" on your computer. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you are new to questions can set it right away.
...this book may already know enough to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you may be found on page 32. Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 66) ... Answers" on your computer. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you are new to questions can set it right away.
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What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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... the MagSafe power port. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. As the MagSafe connector gets close to...
... the MagSafe power port. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. As the MagSafe connector gets close to...
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..., connect one end of the network. If you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
..., connect one end of the network. If you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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...computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up" on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Connect the Apple USB Modem to turn on your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not ...included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to ...
...computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up" on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Connect the Apple USB Modem to turn on your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not ...included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to ...
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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you don't ... from the iTunes Store. The first time you enter your previous Mac. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it 's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos...
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you don't ... from the iTunes Store. The first time you enter your previous Mac. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it 's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos...
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... can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. Important: Don't use the other Mac. If you don't use Software Update on your other information from another Mac computer. If the connection is complete. ...
... can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. Important: Don't use the other Mac. If you don't use Software Update on your other information from another Mac computer. If the connection is complete. ...
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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you want to start up from your MacBook Pro for most settings on your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver...: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish ...
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you want to start up from your MacBook Pro for most settings on your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver...: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish ...
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... "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any...
... "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any...
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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 iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...(9.1 meters) away. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with Your MacBook Pro 21 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to ...included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to activate ...
...(9.1 meters) away. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with Your MacBook Pro 21 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to ...included iChat application. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to activate ...
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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 - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key -
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o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to all your widgets. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate ... quick access to the Trash. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to access your open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc that's not in...
o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to all your widgets. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate ... quick access to the Trash. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to access your open windows. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to eject a disc that's not in...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort , Audio in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire power port 800 port d USB 2.0 ports SD card slot f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort , Audio in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire power port 800 port d USB 2.0 ports SD card slot f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects.... Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. You can also connect ...
...speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. The Ethernet port automatically detects.... Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. You can also connect ...