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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 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.
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 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.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Getting Answers" on your computer. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. For information about the new features of this ...shown in Help Center. If you're an experienced user, you may be found on page 31. Your MacBook Pro is available on page 68) carefully before you first use your computer in this MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away.
...Getting Answers" on your computer. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. For information about the new features of this ...shown in Help Center. If you're an experienced user, you may be found on page 31. Your MacBook Pro is available on page 68) carefully before you first use your computer in this MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away.
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What's 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 up the Mac OS X desktop ... you through the setup process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away.
What's 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 up the Mac OS X desktop ... you through the setup process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away.
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... it 's seated firmly. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in... in. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro.
... it 's seated firmly. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in... in. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro.
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...name of the network. If you don't see page 62. ÂÂ To use a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a wireless or wired network. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in . Step 2: Connect to a cable... Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. An amber light indicates the battery is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow.
...name of the network. If you don't see page 62. ÂÂ To use a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a wireless or wired network. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in . Step 2: Connect to a cable... Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. An amber light indicates the battery is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow.
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After it starts up " on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro.
After it starts up " on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro.
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...open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook Pro to complete the setup. After you start up a user account, and transfer information from a Time Machine backup or...first start Setup Assistant on the PC you want to migrate from another Mac or PC. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For help using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time ...
...open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook Pro to complete the setup. After you start up a user account, and transfer information from a Time Machine backup or...first start Setup Assistant on the PC you want to migrate from another Mac or PC. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For help using Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time ...
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... instructions for migrating. ÂÂ To transfer information from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for use 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 migrate from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs...
... instructions for migrating. ÂÂ To transfer information from a Time Machine backup or another authorization for use 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 migrate from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs...
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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. 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
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. 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
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...starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to sleep. To put your MacBook Pro to start up from your MacBook Pro, you can put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake it and ...in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your login password. Important: You can set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with system preferences, open Help Center and search for "system preferences" or for ...
...starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to sleep. To put your MacBook Pro to start up from your MacBook Pro, you can put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake it and ...in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your login password. Important: You can set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with system preferences, open Help Center and search for "system preferences" or for ...
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...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, ... down your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () ...
...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, ... down your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro FaceTime HD 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 FaceTime HD 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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...-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Press the battery button to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with friends live over the Internet using FaceTime or iChat. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when... files. The indicator light glows when the FaceTime HD camera is in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to move the...
...-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Press the battery button to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with friends live over the Internet using FaceTime or iChat. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when... files. The indicator light glows when the FaceTime HD camera is in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to move the...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Launchpad key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Launchpad key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' 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 Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your...
... brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' 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 Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port , Audio Thunderbolt port in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire power port 800 port d USB 2.0 ports SDXC card slot f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port , Audio Thunderbolt port in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire power port 800 port d USB 2.0 ports SDXC card slot f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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..., 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. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple Retail Store. Chapter 2 Life with an SD or SDXC card. Thunderbolt port...
..., 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. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple Retail Store. Chapter 2 Life with an SD or SDXC card. Thunderbolt port...