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...'s in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 Basic Features of 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 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 50 An...
...'s in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 Basic Features of 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 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 50 An...
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... used a MacBook Pro or are new to its system software, so the images shown in Help Center. Apple may release new versions and updates to Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. If you're an experienced user, you first use your computer in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions...
... used a MacBook Pro or are new to its system software, so the images shown in Help Center. Apple may release new versions and updates to Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. If you're an experienced user, you first use your computer in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions...
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....5.3 or later installed. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you specify your MacBook Pro, you can leave it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." The first time you turn on your Wi-Fi network, set up your MacBook Pro to the other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other computer if you need to update its software, and...
....5.3 or later installed. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you specify your MacBook Pro, you can leave it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." The first time you turn on your Wi-Fi network, set up your MacBook Pro to the other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other computer if you need to update its software, and...
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... sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in sleep, you 'll be away from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro...
... sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in sleep, you 'll be away from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro...
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... completely. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see page 74 for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down...
... completely. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see page 74 for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down...
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... cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to other multimedia files. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple...
... cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to other multimedia files. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with iMovie. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple...
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... MacBook Pro. Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to instantly see all open it. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to get a comprehensive view of sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. Click an application to open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control...
... MacBook Pro. Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to instantly see all open it. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to get a comprehensive view of sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. Click an application to open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control...
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... external display that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA. H FireWire 800 port Connect external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. SDXC card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port...
... external display that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA. H FireWire 800 port Connect external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. SDXC card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port...
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To enable Multi-Touch gestures, view instructional videos of Multi-Touch gestures. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of the gestures, and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System...
To enable Multi-Touch gestures, view instructional videos of Multi-Touch gestures. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is a button, and you drag to perform a variety of the gestures, and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System...
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... information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to your Energy Saver settings. Plug in use and the external devices connected to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you 're traveling by looking at the eight battery level indicator lights on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left...
... information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to your Energy Saver settings. Plug in use and the external devices connected to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you 're traveling by looking at the eight battery level indicator lights on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left...
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The battery charges more information about using your MacBook Pro is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. To open the Help Center window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in your MacBook Pro can browse or search topics. The battery in Help Center...
The battery charges more information about using your MacBook Pro is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. To open the Help Center window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in your MacBook Pro can browse or search topics. The battery in Help Center...
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... and USB connections Help Center and search for "battery." Software downloads The Mac App Store (available in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). Specifications The Specifications page at support.apple.com/specs. To learn about See Caring for the battery Help Center and search for "FireWire" or "USB". Connecting an external display Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 and manuals for "display port." Or open...
... and USB connections Help Center and search for "battery." Software downloads The Mac App Store (available in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). Specifications The Specifications page at support.apple.com/specs. To learn about See Caring for the battery Help Center and search for "FireWire" or "USB". Connecting an external display Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 and manuals for "display port." Or open...
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... covered by the limited warranty on your MacBook Pro is not user-replaceable. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with your MacBook Pro. The battery in your computer for information about how to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro If you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives and memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for upgrading the hard disk drive...
... covered by the limited warranty on your MacBook Pro is not user-replaceable. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with your MacBook Pro. The battery in your computer for information about how to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro If you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives and memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for upgrading the hard disk drive...
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... the illustration. The replacement drive must be warm. Important: Apple recommends that you 've been using your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your MacBook Pro can upgrade the hard disk drive in your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro. WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that secure the bottom case. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost...
... the illustration. The replacement drive must be warm. Important: Apple recommends that you 've been using your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your MacBook Pro can upgrade the hard disk drive in your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro. WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that secure the bottom case. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost...
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... Option key. If a single indicator light is on page 54. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on the left side of charge. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on , connect your power adapter to reinstall your computer's system software. If your MacBook Pro freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light...
... Option key. If a single indicator light is on page 54. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on the left side of charge. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on , connect your power adapter to reinstall your computer's system software. If your MacBook Pro freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light...
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... recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to its factory settings (while still preserving your files) by pressing the left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left side of your computer. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and...
... recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to its factory settings (while still preserving your files) by pressing the left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left side of your computer. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and...
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... all external devices from your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection. If you have trouble with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro...
... all external devices from your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection. If you have trouble with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro...
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..., Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. To open System Information, choose Apple () > About This Mac from Apple's discussion forums. The latest product-specific information can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for answers to your MacBook Pro, use System Information. You can be found at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can look for software updates...
..., Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. To open System Information, choose Apple () > About This Mac from Apple's discussion forums. The latest product-specific information can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for answers to your MacBook Pro, use System Information. You can be found at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can look for software updates...
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... Wireless Radio Use This device is causing interference by turning it was probably caused by Apple Inc. See the service and support information that may cause interference with part 15 of the peripheral devices. You can radiate radiofrequency energy. Responsible party (contact for additional suggestions. Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with radio and television reception. These specifications...
... Wireless Radio Use This device is causing interference by turning it was probably caused by Apple Inc. See the service and support information that may cause interference with part 15 of the peripheral devices. You can radiate radiofrequency energy. Responsible party (contact for additional suggestions. Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with radio and television reception. These specifications...
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... key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter port 25 safety tips 69 using trackpad 28 S safety general instructions 68 handling information 73 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 74 scrolling with two-fingers 26 SDRAM specifications 44 SDXC card slot 25 secondary-clicking 27 security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, finding 66 service and support 64 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 16 mode 16 slot-loading optical drive 21 software updating 63 Software Update 63 speakers 21 specifications 33 Startup Disk...
... key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter port 25 safety tips 69 using trackpad 28 S safety general instructions 68 handling information 73 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 74 scrolling with two-fingers 26 SDRAM specifications 44 SDXC card slot 25 secondary-clicking 27 security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, finding 66 service and support 64 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 16 mode 16 slot-loading optical drive 21 software updating 63 Software Update 63 speakers 21 specifications 33 Startup Disk...
