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Welcome to your Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to control your MacBook Pro. 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.
Welcome to your Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to control your MacBook Pro. 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.
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... Store The best way to all your Mac. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create greatsounding songs with a click. Help Center launchpad Full screen Make apps full screen with ease. OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what's running on your apps in one place.... GarageBand Help record Help Center mission control Launchpad Instant access to discover and download Mac apps.
... Store The best way to all your Mac. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create greatsounding songs with a click. Help Center launchpad Full screen Make apps full screen with ease. OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what's running on your apps in one place.... GarageBand Help record Help Center mission control Launchpad Instant access to discover and download Mac apps.
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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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...Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to questions can set it right away. If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Mac computers, read this MacBook Pro. Your MacBook Pro... is available on page 68) carefully before you first use your computer in Help Center. Make sure you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to find out about using...
...Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to questions can set it right away. If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Mac computers, read this MacBook Pro. Your MacBook Pro... is available on page 68) carefully before you first use your computer in Help Center. Make sure you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to find out about using...
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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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... information when you first start Setup Assistant on your MacBook Pro, you can leave it midprocess without quitting, move to the other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other computer if you 're migrating from www.apple.com/migrate-to migrate from a Time Machine backup or... other disk. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, you might have Mac OS X version 10.5.3 or later installed. The first time you want to -mac, and install it later using Migration Assistant, ...
... information when you first start Setup Assistant on your MacBook Pro, you can leave it midprocess without quitting, move to the other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other computer if you 're migrating from www.apple.com/migrate-to migrate from a Time Machine backup or... other disk. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, you might have Mac OS X version 10.5.3 or later installed. The first time you want to -mac, and install it later using Migration Assistant, ...
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... iTunes Store. Follow the onscreen instructions for migrating. ÂÂ To transfer information from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for use your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you want to migrate from the Help menu in iTunes. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up..., Go Follow the remaining prompts to keep or use . Your Mac or PC must be on the same wired or wireless network. Follow the onscreen instructions. Select the backup or the other disk: ÂÂ...
... iTunes Store. Follow the onscreen instructions for migrating. ÂÂ To transfer information from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for use your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you want to migrate from the Help menu in iTunes. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up..., Go Follow the remaining prompts to keep or use . Your Mac or PC must be on the same wired or wireless network. Follow the onscreen instructions. Select the backup or the other disk: ÂÂ...
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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 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.
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 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.
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... sleep. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone or talk with one...the Internet using FaceTime or iChat. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook Pro on page 26). Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the...
... sleep. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone or talk with one...the Internet using FaceTime or iChat. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook Pro on page 26). Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the...
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... the Utilities folder in Help Center. Using Wi-Fi technology Help Center and search for "Mac OS X" in Launchpad) and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or search for "wi-fi." Or search for "keyboard." Using the...
... the Utilities folder in Help Center. Using Wi-Fi technology Help Center and search for "Mac OS X" in Launchpad) and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or search for "wi-fi." Or search for "keyboard." Using the...
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... later). and manuals for "battery." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com. To learn about See Caring for the battery 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. Connecting an...
... later). and manuals for "battery." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com. To learn about See Caring for the battery 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. Connecting an...
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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 10 Replace the bottom case. 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. 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 10 Replace the bottom case. 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. Long Short For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on page 54.
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...'t recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro and that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System ... detailed breakdown of the memory installed in your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then ...
...'t recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro and that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System ... detailed breakdown of the memory installed in your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then ...
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... working with Time Machine. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you make regular Time Machine backups, you need. Even serious issues are of Mac OS installed on your computer. ÂÂ Any new software that you installed, especially software that added items to the System folder. Â...can restore your software and all your data to exactly the way it was at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Things to note include: ÂÂ The applications you have a problem with your MacBook Pro. Think about the conditions that led up -to-date Time Machine backups ensures that you ...
... working with Time Machine. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you make regular Time Machine backups, you need. Even serious issues are of Mac OS installed on your computer. ÂÂ Any new software that you installed, especially software that added items to the System folder. Â...can restore your software and all your data to exactly the way it was at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Things to note include: ÂÂ The applications you have a problem with your MacBook Pro. Think about the conditions that led up -to-date Time Machine backups ensures that you ...
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...Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro If your computer. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn...might need to reinstall your computer. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the screen. If the problem occurs only when you use a particular application, check with your MacBook Pro, go to get support and contact information for the software that comes...
...Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro If your computer. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn...might need to reinstall your computer. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the screen. If the problem occurs only when you use a particular application, check with your MacBook Pro, go to get support and contact information for the software that comes...
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...battery indicator lights, see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on the left side of charge. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on when you might need to 10 seconds. Press the small button on or start up , ...MagSafe Power Adapter that the computer can't find the system software on : ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is on, connect your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 54. If the problem occurs frequently, you plug in order until your computer. If the power adapter stops charging and...
...battery indicator lights, see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on the left side of charge. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on when you might need to 10 seconds. Press the small button on or start up , ...MagSafe Power Adapter that the computer can't find the system software on : ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is on, connect your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 54. If the problem occurs frequently, you plug in order until your computer. If the power adapter stops charging and...
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Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced. If you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware, Mac OS X provides repair and restore utilities that doesn't work, restart the computer and then immediately press and hold the trackpad...
Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be replaced. If you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware, Mac OS X provides repair and restore utilities that doesn't work, restart the computer and then immediately press and hold the trackpad...
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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. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can also open it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically. 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.
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. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can also open it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically. 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.
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...Select the disk or partition in the list on page 54. Some utilities in "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the left, and then click the First Aid tab. 3 Click Repair Disk. ...problem with your computer, or if you start your computer and see Help Center, or open the Mac OS X Utilities application: mm Restart your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. If Disk Utility can't ...repair the disk, back up as much of the screen. 2 If necessary, type the network password. The Mac OS X Utilities pane appears. To connect by using a Wi-Fi network: 1 Choose a network from the ...
...Select the disk or partition in the list on page 54. Some utilities in "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the left, and then click the First Aid tab. 3 Click Repair Disk. ...problem with your computer, or if you start your computer and see Help Center, or open the Mac OS X Utilities application: mm Restart your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network. If Disk Utility can't ...repair the disk, back up as much of the screen. 2 If necessary, type the network password. The Mac OS X Utilities pane appears. To connect by using a Wi-Fi network: 1 Choose a network from the ...