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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 trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Say hello to your fingers. 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. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. 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. 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. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro.
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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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...to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting started . Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about using it right away. If you are new to Macintosh computers, ...Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 32. For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Many answers to get started . Apple may already know enough to questions can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully ...
...to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting started . Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about using it right away. If you are new to Macintosh computers, ...Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 32. For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Many answers to get started . Apple may already know enough to questions can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully ...
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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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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... AC plug with the AC power cord. Step 1: Plug in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into...
... AC plug with the AC power cord. Step 1: Plug in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into...
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If you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . A green light indicates that you don't see .... An amber light indicates the battery is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is...
If you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . A green light indicates that you don't see .... An amber light indicates the battery is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is...
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... on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to a USB port on your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up " on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. After it starts up connection, you turn...
... on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to a USB port on your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up " on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. After it starts up connection, you turn...
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... a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it 's best to Your... MacBook Pro," for use. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically ...
... a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it 's best to Your... MacBook Pro," for use. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically ...
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..., you can do this with one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac to ensure you have the latest version... same network  Wirelessly, directly between both computers, or with both computers on the same wireless network Before performing migration, use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro.
..., you can do this with one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac to ensure you have the latest version... same network  Wirelessly, directly between both computers, or with both computers on the same wireless network Before performing migration, use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro.
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...away from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When the computer is spinning can put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in ...sleep, you want to start up from your MacBook Pro, you finish working with your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep ...
...away from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When the computer is spinning can put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in ...sleep, you want to start up from your MacBook Pro, you finish working with your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep ...
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...174;) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings ...are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from ...
...174;) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings ...are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from ...
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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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Built-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the ... and cable (available separately) to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your keyboard) or talk with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Slot-loading SuperDrive...
Built-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the ... and cable (available separately) to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your keyboard) or talk with the IR receiver to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Slot-loading SuperDrive...
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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 - Mute key -
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... to the Trash. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast... port. - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23
... to the Trash. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast... port. - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23
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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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You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, ...devices. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem...
You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, ...devices. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem...
