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Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. Help Center thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to control your MacBook Pro. Welcome to your Mac. Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control
Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. Help Center thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to control your MacBook Pro. Welcome to your Mac. Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control
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Help Center mission control Launchpad Instant access to discover and download Mac apps. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create greatsounding songs with a click. Help Center mail iPhoto Organize, edit, and share your messages by conversations. Help Center mac app store H A M C ELLO FRO UPER TIN O, C Mail Group ...Make apps full screen with ease. Help Center full screen Mac App Store The best way to all your Mac. GarageBand Help record iPhoto Help photos iMovie Turn home videos into home blockbusters. OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what...
Help Center mission control Launchpad Instant access to discover and download Mac apps. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create greatsounding songs with a click. Help Center mail iPhoto Organize, edit, and share your messages by conversations. Help Center mac app store H A M C ELLO FRO UPER TIN O, C Mail Group ...Make apps full screen with ease. Help Center full screen Mac App Store The best way to all your Mac. GarageBand Help record iPhoto Help photos iMovie Turn home videos into home blockbusters. OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what...
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54 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 59 Using Apple Hardware Test 59 Problems with Your Internet Connection 62 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 63 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 73 Important Handling Information 75 Understanding Ergonomics 77 Apple and the Environment 78 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
54 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 59 Using Apple Hardware Test 59 Problems with Your Internet Connection 62 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 63 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 73 Important Handling Information 75 Understanding Ergonomics 77 Apple and the Environment 78 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
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.../support/macbookpro. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up quickly and start using Help Center, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...68) carefully before you look over the information in Help Center. For information about your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this book may already know enough to find out about the new features of...
.../support/macbookpro. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up quickly and start using Help Center, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...68) carefully before you look over the information in Help Center. For information about your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this book may already know enough to find out about the new features of...
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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:...ÂÂ Plugging in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ 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:...ÂÂ Plugging in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up quickly and start using it right away.
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... first time you need to update its software, and then return to -mac, and install it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." If you want to migrate from www.apple.com/migrate-to your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 To migrate from...
... first time you need to update its software, and then return to -mac, and install it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." If you want to migrate from www.apple.com/migrate-to your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 To migrate from...
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... that you want to migrate from. Select the backup or the other disk" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the Mac or PC you want to migrate from the Help menu in iTunes. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your... the onscreen instructions. If you don't intend to select your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the "Transfer Information to This Mac" screen. 2 Do a basic setup, a setup with migration, select "From another authorization for migrating. ÂÂ...
... that you want to migrate from. Select the backup or the other disk" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the Mac or PC you want to migrate from the Help menu in iTunes. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your... the onscreen instructions. If you don't intend to select your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the "Transfer Information to This Mac" screen. 2 Do a basic setup, a setup with migration, select "From another authorization for migrating. ÂÂ...
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. 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.
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. 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.
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...iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users (on page 26). Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone or talk with Your MacBook Pro 21 Security slot Attach...battery button to prevent theft. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in sleep. Sleep indicator light A...
...iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users (on page 26). Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone or talk with Your MacBook Pro 21 Security slot Attach...battery button to prevent theft. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in sleep. Sleep indicator light A...
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...system preferences" in Help Center. Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or search for "camera." Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about See Installing memory Chapter 3, "Boost Your MacBook Pro" on page 35. Using the ...Bluetooth Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. Moving from a PC to the Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Or open an iLife application...
...system preferences" in Help Center. Using Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or search for "camera." Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about See Installing memory Chapter 3, "Boost Your MacBook Pro" on page 35. Using the ...Bluetooth Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. Moving from a PC to the Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Or open an iLife application...
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... for "Thunderbolt." Using the Thunderbolt port Help Center and search for "Internet." Connecting an external display Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Or open System Information by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Specifications The Specifications page at www...
... for "Thunderbolt." Using the Thunderbolt port Help Center and search for "Internet." Connecting an external display Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Or open System Information by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Specifications The Specifications page at www...
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10 Replace the bottom case. Long Short For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on page 54. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 Replace and tighten the ten screws you removed in step 2 in their proper locations, making sure to insert the shorter screws at the angles shown in the illustration.
10 Replace the bottom case. Long Short For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on page 54. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 Replace and tighten the ten screws you removed in step 2 in their proper locations, making sure to insert the shorter screws at the angles shown in the illustration.
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...: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro and that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This...
...: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro and that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This...
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...lost. An Ounce of Prevention If you have a problem with your MacBook Pro, there's usually a simple and quick solution. If you experience a problem working with the version of Mac OS installed on your computer. ÂÂ Any new software ...apple.com/support/macbookpro. Things to try when you safeguard your information with Time Machine. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems that occur only with a specific application might have problems while working with your computer or software, having kept up to the problem. You can restore your software and all your MacBook Pro...
...lost. An Ounce of Prevention If you have a problem with your MacBook Pro, there's usually a simple and quick solution. If you experience a problem working with the version of Mac OS installed on your computer. ÂÂ Any new software ...apple.com/support/macbookpro. Things to try when you safeguard your information with Time Machine. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems that occur only with a specific application might have problems while working with your computer or software, having kept up to the problem. You can restore your software and all your MacBook Pro...
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...you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook Pro, go to see if it's compatible with your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet .... Next, restart the computer to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might need...
...you can also restart the Finder from this dialog. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook Pro, go to see if it's compatible with your computer. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet .... Next, restart the computer to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might need...
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When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on when you plug in the power cord, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to recharge. If the power ... computer. ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. If your MacBook Pro freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep...
When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on when you plug in the power cord, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to recharge. If the power ... computer. ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. If your MacBook Pro freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep...
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... from right to left, five times in a row Your battery is not recognized. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced...
... from right to left, five times in a row Your battery is not recognized. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced...
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Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to: ÂÂ Restore your software and data from a Time Machine backup. ÂÂ Reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. ÂÂ Restore your computer to its factory settings by restarting your computer's disk using Disk Utility. You can also open it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 If your computer detects a problem, it manually by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applications. ÂÂ Repair your computer.
Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to: ÂÂ Restore your software and data from a Time Machine backup. ÂÂ Reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. ÂÂ Restore your computer to its factory settings by restarting your computer's disk using Disk Utility. You can also open it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 If your computer detects a problem, it manually by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applications. ÂÂ Repair your computer.
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..., type the network password. To connect by using a Wi-Fi network: 1 Choose a network from the Wi-Fi status menu in "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the left, and then click the First Aid tab. 3 Click Repair Disk. If Disk Utility can't repair the disk, back up as... much of your computer is connected to the Internet and the Mac App Store. To open Disk Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Mac OS X Utilities application require access to the Internet by using your computer while holding down the Command (x) and ...
..., type the network password. To connect by using a Wi-Fi network: 1 Choose a network from the Wi-Fi status menu in "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the left, and then click the First Aid tab. 3 Click Repair Disk. If Disk Utility can't repair the disk, back up as... much of your computer is connected to the Internet and the Mac App Store. To open Disk Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Mac OS X Utilities application require access to the Internet by using your computer while holding down the Command (x) and ...