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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 thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control
Welcome to your Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to control your MacBook Pro. Help Center thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control
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... share your messages by conversations. Help Center mission control Launchpad Instant access to discover and download Mac apps. GarageBand Help record 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...
... share your messages by conversations. Help Center mission control Launchpad Instant access to discover and download Mac apps. GarageBand Help record 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...
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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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... getting started . The latest information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Apple may be slightly different from what you can be found on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this book may release new versions and updates to...
... getting started . The latest information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Apple may be slightly different from what you can be found on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this book may release new versions and updates to...
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...start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting 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...
...start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting 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...
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...Launchpad. The first time you specify your Wi-Fi network, set up your MacBook Pro, you can also transfer information from . If you're migrating from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook Pro to update software if the other disk. For help using Migration Assistant. ...After you start up a user account, and transfer information from another Mac, you can leave it later using Migration ...
...Launchpad. The first time you specify your Wi-Fi network, set up your MacBook Pro, you can also transfer information from . If you're migrating from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook Pro to update software if the other disk. For help using Migration Assistant. ...After you start up a user account, and transfer information from another Mac, you can leave it later using Migration ...
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... from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for use your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the "Transfer Information to deauthorize it 's best to This Mac" screen. 2 Do a basic setup, a setup with migration, select "From another Mac or PC" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for...
... from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for use your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the "Transfer Information to deauthorize it 's best to This Mac" screen. 2 Do a basic setup, a setup with migration, select "From another Mac or PC" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 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. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
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... iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends live over the Internet using FaceTime or iChat. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Keynote on your MacBook Pro on page 26). ...(on the trackpad. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge....
... iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends live over the Internet using FaceTime or iChat. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Keynote on your MacBook Pro on page 26). ...(on the trackpad. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge....
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... Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 49. Or go to a Mac "Why you have a problem Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet... Help Center and search for "keyboard." Or open Help for "Mac OS X" in Launchpad) and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Changing system preferences System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or search for the application, and then...
... Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 49. Or go to a Mac "Why you have a problem Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet... Help Center and search for "keyboard." Or open Help for "Mac OS X" in Launchpad) and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Changing system preferences System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Or search for the application, and then...
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...." Connecting a printer Help Center and search for "burn disc." Software downloads The Mac App Store (available in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Using the Thunderbolt port Help Center and search for "battery." Or open... the Internet Help Center and search for "display port." and manuals for "FireWire" or "USB". FireWire and USB connections Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33
...." Connecting a printer Help Center and search for "burn disc." Software downloads The Mac App Store (available in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. Using the Thunderbolt port Help Center and search for "battery." Or open... the Internet Help Center and search for "display port." and manuals for "FireWire" or "USB". FireWire and USB connections Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33
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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 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. 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.
Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 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. 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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...'t recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro and that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm 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...
...'t recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro and that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm 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...
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... the way it was at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can restore your software and all your information with Time Machine. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution An Ounce of the backup. Making a note of Mac OS installed on your MacBook Pro. Things to note include: Â...;Â The applications you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at the time of Prevention If you have a problem....
... the way it was at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can restore your software and all your information with Time Machine. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution An Ounce of the backup. Making a note of Mac OS installed on your MacBook Pro. Things to note include: Â...;Â The applications you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at the time of Prevention If you have a problem....
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... to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to www.apple.com/downloads. If the problem occurs only when you can also restart the Finder from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might ...freeze" on page 54. To force an application to get support and contact information for times when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Mac OS X provides a way to make sure the problem is compatible, you know an application is entirely cleared up. The application quits, ...
... to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to www.apple.com/downloads. If the problem occurs only when you can also restart the Finder from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might ...freeze" on page 54. To force an application to get support and contact information for times when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. Mac OS X provides a way to make sure the problem is compatible, you know an application is entirely cleared up. The application quits, ...
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...Problem, Meet Solution After the computer starts up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on : ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. For more information...is on, connect your power adapter to be recharged. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on when you plug in the power cord, try another power outlet. ÂÂ Check whether the battery needs to recharge...
...Problem, Meet Solution After the computer starts up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. See "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on : ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. For more information...is on, connect your power adapter to be recharged. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on when you plug in the power cord, try another power outlet. ÂÂ Check whether the battery needs to recharge...
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... to be using the disc and try again. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If that might be replaced. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware, Mac OS X provides repair and restore utilities that may eliminate problems...
... to be using the disc and try again. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If that might be replaced. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware, Mac OS X provides repair and restore utilities that may eliminate problems...
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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 If your computer. You can also open it manually by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applications. ÂÂ Repair your computer's disk using Disk Utility. 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 detects a problem, it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically.
Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 If your computer. You can also open it manually by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applications. ÂÂ Repair your computer's disk using Disk Utility. 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 detects a problem, it opens the Mac OS X Utilities application automatically.
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... If you have a problem with your computer, or if you start your information as possible, and then follow the instructions in "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the left, and then click the First Aid tab. 3 Click Repair Disk. To join a closed network, choose Join Other Network. If Disk... Utility can't repair the disk, back up as much of your computer and see Help Center, or open the Mac OS X Utilities application: mm Restart your computer is connected to the Internet by using your computer's disk. 1 Select Disk Utility in the...
... If you have a problem with your computer, or if you start your information as possible, and then follow the instructions in "Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software" on the left, and then click the First Aid tab. 3 Click Repair Disk. To join a closed network, choose Join Other Network. If Disk... Utility can't repair the disk, back up as much of your computer and see Help Center, or open the Mac OS X Utilities application: mm Restart your computer is connected to the Internet by using your computer's disk. 1 Select Disk Utility in the...