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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. 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.
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 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.
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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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...enough to get started . Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Apple may be found on your computer. Make sure you first use your computer in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 32. For information... from what you can set 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 see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
...enough to get started . Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Apple may be found on your computer. Make sure you first use your computer in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 32. For information... from what you can set 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 see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
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The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
The following pages take you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
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... reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Step 1: Plug in . As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to.... Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro.
... reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Step 1: Plug in . As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to.... Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro.
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... Assistant guides you through the connection process. A green light indicates that 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 wired connection, connect one end of the network. Step 2: Connect to a cable modem, ... MagSafe connector starts to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® If you turn on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates the battery is fully charged.
... Assistant guides you through the connection process. A green light indicates that 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 wired connection, connect one end of the network. Step 2: Connect to a cable modem, ... MagSafe connector starts to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® If you turn on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. An amber light indicates the battery is fully charged.
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...start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to a USB port on your MacBook Pro. 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. After... it starts up connection, you turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Â To use a ...
...start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to a USB port on your MacBook Pro. 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. After... it starts up connection, you turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Â To use a ...
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... about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your previous Mac. See the next section, "Migrating...email information and set up another authorization for more information. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. The first time you 've purchased from your...
... about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes Help. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your previous Mac. See the next section, "Migrating...email information and set up another authorization for more information. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. The first time you 've purchased from your...
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... is terminated during migration, you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your other information from another Mac computer. Migrating Information to 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...
... is terminated during migration, you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your other information from another Mac computer. Migrating Information to 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...
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... can 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 Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the menu bar. Â Press... the power (®) button and click Sleep in the Dock. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. System Preferences is in sleep, you 'll be away from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the dialog ...
... can 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 Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the menu bar. Â Press... the power (®) button and click Sleep in the Dock. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. System Preferences is in sleep, you 'll be away from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the dialog ...
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...page 69 for a couple of days or longer, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your applications, documents, and computer... settings are exactly as you plan to shut it 's best to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from draining completely. To shut down . m ...
...page 69 for a couple of days or longer, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your applications, documents, and computer... settings are exactly as you plan to shut it 's best to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from draining completely. To shut down . m ...
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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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...meters) away. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Slot-...MacBook Pro on page 26). Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in iSight camera and indicator light Videoconference using the included iChat application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro...
...meters) away. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Slot-...MacBook Pro on page 26). Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in iSight camera and indicator light Videoconference using the included iChat application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro...
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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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... ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Mute key (F10) Mute...and search for quick access to access your open windows. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers and headphone port. - Dashboard key (F4)...
... ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Mute key (F10) Mute...and search for quick access to access your open windows. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers and headphone port. - Dashboard key (F4)...
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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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...) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. SD card slot Easily transfer...to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to a high-speed ...
...) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 H One FireWire 800 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. SD card slot Easily transfer...to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to a high-speed ...