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... 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 Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Using Apple Hardware...
... 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 Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 51 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Using Apple Hardware...
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... quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. When the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can put it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating...
... quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. When the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can put it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating...
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... your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is already open it down. When your MacBook Pro for a couple of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on page 69 for information about how to prevent the battery from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro...
... your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is already open it down. When your MacBook Pro for a couple of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on page 69 for information about how to prevent the battery from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro...
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... operating. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive...
... operating. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive...
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... this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to access your MacBook Pro display. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to F12). C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys...
... this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to access your MacBook Pro display. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to F12). C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys...
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¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro. d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. f Audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. H One...
¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro. d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. f Audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. H One...
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... click anywhere on by default. If you scroll with momentum, the screen continues to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is a button, and you drag to scroll a little longer after you lift your MacBook Pro trackpad: ÂÂ Two-finger scrolling lets you can also set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and...
... click anywhere on by default. If you scroll with momentum, the screen continues to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is a button, and you drag to scroll a little longer after you lift your MacBook Pro trackpad: ÂÂ Two-finger scrolling lets you can also set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and...
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... are automatically set to let the battery recharge. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of battery charge remaining by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery. The battery charge level displayed is on the applications you use , and adjust your MacBook Pro. You can run your MacBook Pro. Important: If only one indicator light is based...
... are automatically set to let the battery recharge. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of battery charge remaining by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery. The battery charge level displayed is on the applications you use , and adjust your MacBook Pro. You can run your MacBook Pro. Important: If only one indicator light is based...
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... the list of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in Mac Help on your computer and on , off or in sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter...
... the list of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in Mac Help on your computer and on , off or in sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter...
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... Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Front Row Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Apple...
... Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Front Row Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Apple...
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... internal components of your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that you open the back of your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro can upgrade the hard disk drive in battery. The replacement drive must be warm. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost data. Remove the shorter screws at the angles shown in your MacBook Pro: 1 Shut down to prevent damaging the computer. Apple is located...
... internal components of your MacBook Pro and remove the ten (10) screws that you open the back of your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro can upgrade the hard disk drive in battery. The replacement drive must be warm. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost data. Remove the shorter screws at the angles shown in your MacBook Pro: 1 Shut down to prevent damaging the computer. Apple is located...
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... password You can reset your work. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices 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 right and then from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions...
... password You can reset your work. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices 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 right and then from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions...
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... onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. If you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If this procedure doesn't work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the D key to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you suspect a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. To use the Apple Hardware...
... onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. If you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If this procedure doesn't work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the D key to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you suspect a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. To use the Apple Hardware...
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... or ask the person who set up your MacBook Pro and to the network. For information about using AirPort Extreme wireless communication ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. ÂÂ Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that your ISP or network administrator. If you have...
... or ask the person who set up your MacBook Pro and to the network. For information about using AirPort Extreme wireless communication ÂÂ Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. ÂÂ Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that your ISP or network administrator. If you have...
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... X without erasing the target volume, which saves your existing files and settings, or you can do this during installation, you erase your MacBook Pro to the original factory settings, you must first erase the volume you to install on your computer. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: To restore Mac OS X on your hard disk during installation using Disk Utility. Apple is complete, click Restart...
... X without erasing the target volume, which saves your existing files and settings, or you can do this during installation, you erase your MacBook Pro to the original factory settings, you must first erase the volume you to install on your computer. 3 Double-click Install Mac OS X. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: To restore Mac OS X on your hard disk during installation using Disk Utility. Apple is complete, click Restart...
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... shows you need service, contact Apple or take your country listed below. 62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. You can extend your country from the menu bar...
... shows you need service, contact Apple or take your country listed below. 62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Store retail location or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. You can extend your country from the menu bar...
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... If it is important that you use the wireless equipment in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is advised to this device must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with part 15 of the peripheral devices. Important: Changes or modifications to use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is not installed and used with radio and television reception. Corporate...
... If it is important that you use the wireless equipment in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is advised to this device must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with part 15 of the peripheral devices. Important: Changes or modifications to use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is not installed and used with radio and television reception. Corporate...
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... camera. See iSight carrying your computer 70 changing password 54 System Preferences 16 the desktop 16 checking memory 48 cleaning the screen 71 your computer 78 Dock 31 downloading software 59 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 80 Looking for Something? See keys cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop customizing 16 discs ejecting 55 software installation 60 supported types 70 Disk Utility 61 display. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power...
... camera. See iSight carrying your computer 70 changing password 54 System Preferences 16 the desktop 16 checking memory 48 cleaning the screen 71 your computer 78 Dock 31 downloading software 59 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 80 Looking for Something? See keys cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop customizing 16 discs ejecting 55 software installation 60 supported types 70 Disk Utility 61 display. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power...
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... function 23 keyboard illumination 23 media 23 Media Eject 23 mute 23 volume 23 L lights battery 30, 54 sleep indicator 21 M Mac Help 31 Mac OS X reinstalling 60 website 32 MagSafe power adapter. E ejecting a disc 55 Energy Saver preferences conserving battery power 30 environmental impact 74 ergonomics 72 Ethernet connecting to 11 port 25 Exposé key 23 external display port 25 F F1 to F12 function keys 23 factory settings 60 FireWire connections 33 port 25 flashing question...
... function 23 keyboard illumination 23 media 23 Media Eject 23 mute 23 volume 23 L lights battery 30, 54 sleep indicator 21 M Mac Help 31 Mac OS X reinstalling 60 website 32 MagSafe power adapter. E ejecting a disc 55 Energy Saver preferences conserving battery power 30 environmental impact 74 ergonomics 72 Ethernet connecting to 11 port 25 Exposé key 23 external display port 25 F F1 to F12 function keys 23 factory settings 60 FireWire connections 33 port 25 flashing question...
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... security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, finding 64 service and support 62 Setup Assistant 56 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 16 mode 16 slot-loading optical drive 21 software reinstalling 60 updating 59 Software Update 59 speakers 21 specifications 33 Startup Disk preferences 52 stopping an application 51 your computer 17 storing your MacBook Pro to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on 51, 53 Internet connection 56 pointer won 't turn on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter...
... security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, finding 64 service and support 62 Setup Assistant 56 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 16 mode 16 slot-loading optical drive 21 software reinstalling 60 updating 59 Software Update 59 speakers 21 specifications 33 Startup Disk preferences 52 stopping an application 51 your computer 17 storing your MacBook Pro to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on 51, 53 Internet connection 56 pointer won 't turn on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter...