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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 music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate
Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate
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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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... . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 32. If you first use your ... already know enough to find out about using it right away. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
... . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 32. If you first use your ... already know enough to find out about using it right away. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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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 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 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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... MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. First pull the AC plug up your MacBook Pro. Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are in their completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from... the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your power ...
... MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. First pull the AC plug up your MacBook Pro. Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are in their completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from... the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your power ...
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... sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. If you through the connection process. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 58. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the ...connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged in. Note: When you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. A green light indicates that you first connect the power adapter to your...
... sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. If you through the connection process. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 58. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the ...connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged in. Note: When you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. A green light indicates that you first connect the power adapter to your...
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You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. Connect the Apple USB Modem to a USB port on your MacBook Pro. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 53. 12 Chapter...
You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. Connect the Apple USB Modem to a USB port on your MacBook Pro. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 53. 12 Chapter...
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... about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it 's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from your MacBook Pro. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased...
... about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it 's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from your MacBook Pro. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased...
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...'t use Software Update on the same wireless network Before performing migration, use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your MacBook Pro. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Don...'t use the other information from another Mac computer. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac for anything else until the...
...'t use Software Update on the same wireless network Before performing migration, use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your MacBook Pro. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Don...'t use the other information from another Mac computer. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac for anything else until the...
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... damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the... the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your...
... damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the... the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your...
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...to prevent the battery from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a couple of days or longer, it's best 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 an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information...
...to prevent the battery from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a couple of days or longer, it's best 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 an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information...
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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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...battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (...Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in sleep. The indicator light glows when the camera is in iSight camera and indicator light Videoconference using the iChat application...
...battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (...Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in sleep. The indicator light glows when the camera is in iSight camera and indicator light Videoconference using the iChat application...
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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 - 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 - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in use. C Media Eject key Press and ... (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to access your widgets. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23
Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in use. C Media Eject key Press and ... (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to access your widgets. 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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... iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI... or VGA connector. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with an SD...
... iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI... or VGA connector. SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to and from your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with an SD...