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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 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. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate 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 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. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world.
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... your Mac. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help...
... your Mac. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your own song. Mac Help safari iLife '09 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. Mac OS X Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help...
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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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... computers, read this MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in this book may be found on page 66) carefully before you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 32. Apple may already know enough... to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you first use your computer in Mac Help....
... computers, read this MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in this book may be found on page 66) carefully before you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 32. Apple may already know enough... to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you first use your computer in Mac Help....
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The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
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... plug is seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull... To extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position.
... plug is seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull... To extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug in their completely extended position.
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... the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on and that the battery is turned on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the ... . G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process.
... the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on and that the battery is turned on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the ... . G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process.
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..., Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. After it starts up . You hear a tone when you need the external...
..., Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. After it starts up . You hear a tone when you need the external...
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...set up another authorization for more information. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your other information from being played by ...someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro. See the next section, "Migrating Information to ...
...set up another authorization for more information. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your other information from being played by ...someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro. See the next section, "Migrating Information to ...
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... can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to your MacBook Pro. Important: Don't use the other Mac. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate ... Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Go to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you don't use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your other information from another Mac computer. If you can do it later using Migration Assistant on your other Mac for anything else until...
... can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to your MacBook Pro. Important: Don't use the other Mac. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate ... Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Go to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you don't use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your other information from another Mac computer. If you can do it later using Migration Assistant on your other Mac for anything else until...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
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... Sleep If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator... that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. You can quickly wake it down. When the computer is in the dialog that the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data...
... Sleep If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator... that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. You can quickly wake it down. When the computer is in the dialog that the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data...
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...shutdown process. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 69 for a couple of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut ...Down from draining completely. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of days or longer, it's best to shut it to wake...
...shutdown process. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 69 for a couple of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut ...Down from draining completely. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of days or longer, it's best to shut it to wake...
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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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... Videoconference using the included iChat application. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining ...battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to sleep. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Trackpad Click or...
... Videoconference using the included iChat application. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining ...battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to sleep. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Trackpad Click or...
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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 - 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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... use. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc that's not in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to F12). Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn... the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - To learn how to all your MacBook Pro display.
... use. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc that's not in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to F12). Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn... the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - To learn how to all your MacBook Pro display.