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... 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 Ounce...
... 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 Ounce...
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...Trackpad. Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/ilife. Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or go to a Mac "Why you have a problem Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution" on page 49. Using the keyboard Help Center... Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Or search for "wi-fi." Using Wi-Fi technology Help Center and search for "system preferences" in the search field. Or search for your MacBook Pro "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 35...
...Trackpad. Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/ilife. Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www.apple.com/getamac/whymac. Or go to a Mac "Why you have a problem Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution" on page 49. Using the keyboard Help Center... Mac OS X The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Or search for "wi-fi." Using Wi-Fi technology Help Center and search for "system preferences" in the search field. Or search for your MacBook Pro "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 35...
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... only with a specific application might have problems while working with your data to exactly the way it was at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Occasionally, you were using when the problem occurred. An Ounce of the backup. Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at the time of Prevention ...If you have a problem with your computer or software, having kept up ...
... only with a specific application might have problems while working with your data to exactly the way it was at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Occasionally, you were using when the problem occurred. An Ounce of the backup. Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at the time of Prevention ...If you have a problem with your computer or software, having kept up ...
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... other applications open. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Help Center from the menu bar at the top of the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might need to www.apple.com/downloads. Next, restart the...
... other applications open. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Help Center from the menu bar at the top of the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application might need to www.apple.com/downloads. Next, restart the...
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...down by pressing the power (®) button while holding the power (®) button for about battery indicator lights, see page 54. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution After the computer starts up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. Press the small button on when... to the computer. ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. 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 ...
...down by pressing the power (®) button while holding the power (®) button for about battery indicator lights, see page 54. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution After the computer starts up , click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. Press the small button on when... to the computer. ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. 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 ...
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... check the battery indicator lights on page 64 for information about contacting Apple for service. ÂÂ If the problem persists, close all open documents and quit all applications. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your computer. To see how...
... check the battery indicator lights on page 64 for information about contacting Apple for service. ÂÂ If the problem persists, close all open documents and quit all applications. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your computer. To see how...
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Use your MacBook Pro is connected to the Internet by using an Ethernet or Wi-Fi ... From Time Machine Backup and click Continue. 3 Select the disk that was the source of the backup. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 If you want to transfer information to a new computer, use the Restore utility to restore everything...state. Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup If you may need to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Under some circumstances, you previously created a Time Machine backup, use Migration Assistant (in the ...
Use your MacBook Pro is connected to the Internet by using an Ethernet or Wi-Fi ... From Time Machine Backup and click Continue. 3 Select the disk that was the source of the backup. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 If you want to transfer information to a new computer, use the Restore utility to restore everything...state. Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup If you may need to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. Reinstalling Mac OS X and Apple Applications Under some circumstances, you previously created a Time Machine backup, use Migration Assistant (in the ...
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... a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem might be software related. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you have trouble with one of the...
... a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem might be software related. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you have trouble with one of the...
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Check the cables and power supplies to your MacBook Pro and to the network. If only one IP address is provided, then...network administrator. If you can be sure that came with your base station or access point. 62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For setup information, check the documentation provided with Wi-Fi Communication If you have trouble using an... AirPort base station, check Help Center or go to the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For information about using Wi-Fi communication ÂÂ Make sure the computer or ...
Check the cables and power supplies to your MacBook Pro and to the network. If only one IP address is provided, then...network administrator. If you can be sure that came with your base station or access point. 62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For setup information, check the documentation provided with Wi-Fi Communication If you have trouble using an... AirPort base station, check Help Center or go to the AirPort Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For information about using Wi-Fi communication ÂÂ Make sure the computer or ...
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Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 63 ÂÂ Make sure your MacBook Pro to check for more information, search for "Software Update" in ...Fi (Z) status icon in Help Center. • For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to www.apple.com/macosx. If you 're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to the Internet and automatically download and ...with wireless communication and reduce this range. Up to Date You can set your MacBook Pro is within range of the other enhancements from Apple. Also see if any updates are available for "wi-fi." To check for updated ...
Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 63 ÂÂ Make sure your MacBook Pro to check for more information, search for "Software Update" in ...Fi (Z) status icon in Help Center. • For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to www.apple.com/macosx. If you 're connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to the Internet and automatically download and ...with wireless communication and reduce this range. Up to Date You can set your MacBook Pro is within range of the other enhancements from Apple. Also see if any updates are available for "wi-fi." To check for updated ...
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... information, in Help Center. To open System Information, choose Apple () > About This Mac from Apple's discussion forums. The latest product-specific information can find more . Choose Help > Help Center. Choose your MacBook Pro, use System Information. Online Resources For online service and support... Onscreen Help You can look for software updates, or get information about the MacBook Pro through online resources, onscreen help from the menu bar and then click More Info. 64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can be found at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
... information, in Help Center. To open System Information, choose Apple () > About This Mac from Apple's discussion forums. The latest product-specific information can find more . Choose Help > Help Center. Choose your MacBook Pro, use System Information. Online Resources For online service and support... Onscreen Help You can look for software updates, or get information about the MacBook Pro through online resources, onscreen help from the menu bar and then click More Info. 64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can be found at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
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...hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Pro comes with installing and opening ...applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the web: www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html Chapter 4 Problem...
...hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Pro comes with installing and opening ...applications, and basic troubleshooting. If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your coverage by purchasing the AppleCare Protection Plan. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the web: www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html Chapter 4 Problem...
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Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find your computer's serial number: ÂÂ Turn over your MacBook Pro. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. ÂÂ Open System Information in the Utilities folder in Launchpad. 66 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution The serial number is etched into the case near the hinge. Serial number ÂÂ Choose Apple () > About This Mac.
Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find your computer's serial number: ÂÂ Turn over your MacBook Pro. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. ÂÂ Open System Information in the Utilities folder in Launchpad. 66 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution The serial number is etched into the case near the hinge. Serial number ÂÂ Choose Apple () > About This Mac.
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...lights 54 computer won't respond 51, 52 ejecting a disc 54 86 Looking for Something? See System Preferences problems. See troubleshooting putting your computer 17 storing the computer 74 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 74 support 64 System Information 64 System Preferences customizing the...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 preferences 52 stopping an application 51 your MacBook Pro to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 ...
...lights 54 computer won't respond 51, 52 ejecting a disc 54 86 Looking for Something? See System Preferences problems. See troubleshooting putting your computer 17 storing the computer 74 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 74 support 64 System Information 64 System Preferences customizing the...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 preferences 52 stopping an application 51 your MacBook Pro to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 ...
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hardware problems 59 Internet connection 59 pointer won't move 51 PPPoE connections 61 screen goes black 53 service and support 64 using Help Center 64 Wi-Fi issues 62 turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 75 U updating software 63 USB connections 33 ports 25 V video camera 21 video camera indicator light 21 video port 25 volume keys 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 17 Wi-Fi connecting wirelessly 11 problems 62 using 32 Z zooming using the trackpad 28 Looking for Something? 87
hardware problems 59 Internet connection 59 pointer won't move 51 PPPoE connections 61 screen goes black 53 service and support 64 using Help Center 64 Wi-Fi issues 62 turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 75 U updating software 63 USB connections 33 ports 25 V video camera 21 video camera indicator light 21 video port 25 volume keys 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 17 Wi-Fi connecting wirelessly 11 problems 62 using 32 Z zooming using the trackpad 28 Looking for Something? 87