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...: 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...
...: 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...
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...protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug in their ...completely extended position. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro...
...protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug in their ...completely extended position. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro...
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.... G Gigabit 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, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a wireless or wired network. ÂÂ To use a wired connection, connect one end... glow. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. A green light indicates that ...
.... G Gigabit 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, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a wireless or wired network. ÂÂ To use a wired connection, connect one end... glow. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. A green light indicates that ...
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...-speed data transfer, or connect an external display that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. The Ethernet port...
...-speed data transfer, or connect an external display that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. The Ethernet port...
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Plug in the power adapter to optimize battery life. For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you're ... and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left. The battery charge level displayed is based on , very little charge is connected. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn't connected, your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in the battery with Your MacBook Pro Important: If...
Plug in the power adapter to optimize battery life. For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you're ... and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left. The battery charge level displayed is based on , very little charge is connected. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn't connected, your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in the battery with Your MacBook Pro Important: If...
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... Show All Results to see all topics. To open the Help Center window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in sleep. Chapter 2 Life ... from the list of the following: a Type a question or term in sleep. The battery in Help Center on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in your MacBook Pro can browse or search topics. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro 31
... Show All Results to see all topics. To open the Help Center window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in sleep. Chapter 2 Life ... from the list of the following: a Type a question or term in sleep. The battery in Help Center on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in your MacBook Pro can browse or search topics. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro 31
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... hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro: 1 Shut down to prevent damaging the computer. Apple is located next to the side. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost data. If you back up the data on your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro and remove the ten...
... hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro: 1 Shut down to prevent damaging the computer. Apple is located next to the side. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost data. If you back up the data on your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro and remove the ten...
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... The flashing question mark usually means that came with your MacBook Pro. If the problem occurs frequently, you plug in order until your computer turns on: ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences... the right arrow. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on when you might need to reseat it down the Option key. Be sure to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that the computer can't find the system software on or start up Try the...
... The flashing question mark usually means that came with your MacBook Pro. If the problem occurs frequently, you plug in order until your computer turns on: ÂÂ Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences... the right arrow. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on when you might need to reseat it down the Option key. Be sure to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that the computer can't find the system software on or start up Try the...
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... until the computer restarts. ÂÂ If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ...for information about contacting Apple for the battery. The screen might also darken if you still can't start up your computer. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook Pro. ÂÂ ...
... until the computer restarts. ÂÂ If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). ÂÂ...for information about contacting Apple for the battery. The screen might also darken if you still can't start up your computer. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your MacBook Pro. ÂÂ ...
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... all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. Open System Preferences and click Network. 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 through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the...
... all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. Open System Preferences and click Network. 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 through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the...
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... not push objects into the ventilation openings. ÂÂ If your MacBook Pro is fully inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into a power outlet. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 Water and wet locations Keep your MacBook Pro away from your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that allows for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1). Make...
... not push objects into the ventilation openings. ÂÂ If your MacBook Pro is fully inserted into the power adapter before plugging the adapter into a power outlet. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 Water and wet locations Keep your MacBook Pro away from your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that allows for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1). Make...
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To reduce the possibility of overheating the power adapter or of heat-related injuries, do one of the following: ÂÂ Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet. AC power cord MagSafe connector MagSafe Power Adapter 70 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least AC plug MagSafe connector MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ If you're using the AC power cord, place the power adapter on a desk, table, or on the floor in a well-ventilated location.
To reduce the possibility of overheating the power adapter or of heat-related injuries, do one of the following: ÂÂ Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet. AC power cord MagSafe connector MagSafe Power Adapter 70 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least AC plug MagSafe connector MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ If you're using the AC power cord, place the power adapter on a desk, table, or on the floor in a well-ventilated location.
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... on a credit card, iPod, or other cables if any other device. If debris gets into the case. ÂÂ Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that can erase data on page 74). ÂÂ The... power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. ÂÂ Your MacBook Pro or power adapter is required. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any of this port. MagSafe power specifications: ÂÂ Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase Â...
... on a credit card, iPod, or other cables if any other device. If debris gets into the case. ÂÂ Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that can erase data on page 74). ÂÂ The... power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. ÂÂ Your MacBook Pro or power adapter is required. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any of this port. MagSafe power specifications: ÂÂ Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase Â...
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... on the computer. Avoid getting moisture in your MacBook Pro for an extended period of your MacBook Pro and its components, first shut down your MacBook Pro When cleaning the outside of time, keep it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Cleaning your MacBook Pro and unplug the power adapter. If they are going to approximately 50 percent...
... on the computer. Avoid getting moisture in your MacBook Pro for an extended period of your MacBook Pro and its components, first shut down your MacBook Pro When cleaning the outside of time, keep it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Cleaning your MacBook Pro and unplug the power adapter. If they are going to approximately 50 percent...
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See power adapter AppleCare 65 Apple Hardware Test 59 Apple Remote 21 application freeze 51 applications FaceTime 21 iChat 21 iLife 32 Migration Assistant 13 Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25 audio out port ... a disc 54 Energy Saver preferences 30 environmental impact 77 ergonomics 75 connecting to sleep 16 shutting down 17 specifications 33 turning on 12 won't turn on 52 84 Looking for Something? See keys cord, power 10 D data transfer 25 desktop, customizing 15 discs ejecting 54 supported types 74 display, external 25 See...
See power adapter AppleCare 65 Apple Hardware Test 59 Apple Remote 21 application freeze 51 applications FaceTime 21 iChat 21 iLife 32 Migration Assistant 13 Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25 audio out port ... a disc 54 Energy Saver preferences 30 environmental impact 77 ergonomics 75 connecting to sleep 16 shutting down 17 specifications 33 turning on 12 won't turn on 52 84 Looking for Something? See keys cord, power 10 D data transfer 25 desktop, customizing 15 discs ejecting 54 supported types 74 display, external 25 See...
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See power adapter Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory checking 48 installing 44 specifications 44 microphone 21 Migration Assistant 13 Mini DisplayPort technology 25 Mission Control ... 23 L Launchpad key 23 lights battery 30, 54 sleep indicator 21 M Mac App Store 33 Mac OS X website 32 Mac OS X Utilities application 13 MagSafe power adapter. Ethernet connecting to 11 port 25 F F1 to F12 function keys 23 FaceTime application 21 FaceTime HD camera 21 Fast-forward key 23 FireWire connections...
See power adapter Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory checking 48 installing 44 specifications 44 microphone 21 Migration Assistant 13 Mini DisplayPort technology 25 Mission Control ... 23 L Launchpad key 23 lights battery 30, 54 sleep indicator 21 M Mac App Store 33 Mac OS X website 32 Mac OS X Utilities application 13 MagSafe power adapter. Ethernet connecting to 11 port 25 F F1 to F12 function keys 23 FaceTime application 21 FaceTime HD camera 21 Fast-forward key 23 FireWire connections...
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... 16 Rewind key 23 right-clicking 27 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 61 preferences. See System Preferences problems. See troubleshooting putting your computer 17 storing the computer 74 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 74 ...Booth application 21 pinching to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter port 25 safety tips 69 using trackpad 28 S safety general instructions 68 handling information 73 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 74 scrolling with two-fingers 26 SDRAM specifications 44 SDXC...
... 16 Rewind key 23 right-clicking 27 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 61 preferences. See System Preferences problems. See troubleshooting putting your computer 17 storing the computer 74 SuperDrive about 21 supported disc sizes 74 ...Booth application 21 pinching to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter port 25 safety tips 69 using trackpad 28 S safety general instructions 68 handling information 73 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 74 scrolling with two-fingers 26 SDRAM specifications 44 SDXC...