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... 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...
... 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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... in Mac Help. Or search for "keyboard." More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to the Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Mac Help and search for "AirPort." 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your...
... in Mac Help. Or search for "keyboard." More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to the Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Mac Help and search for "AirPort." 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your...
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... attempt to install a replacement drive or memory and damage your MacBook Pro. This chapter provides information and instructions for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer. If you think your battery needs to contact Apple for service. The battery in your...
... attempt to install a replacement drive or memory and damage your MacBook Pro. This chapter provides information and instructions for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer. If you think your battery needs to contact Apple for service. The battery in your...
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... remove the bottom case, you access by removing the bottom case. To install memory in each slot. Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you remove or add memory. 44 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Each memory slot can add two 4 GB memory modules for a maximum of 8 GB of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3...
... remove the bottom case, you access by removing the bottom case. To install memory in each slot. Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you remove or add memory. 44 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Each memory slot can add two 4 GB memory modules for a maximum of 8 GB of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3...
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Notches Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 45 If you see the half-circle notches. Before removing it, make sure you don't, try pushing the levers outward again. The memory pops up at an angle. 2 Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction to release the module from the memory card slot.
Notches Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 45 If you see the half-circle notches. Before removing it, make sure you don't, try pushing the levers outward again. The memory pops up at an angle. 2 Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction to release the module from the memory card slot.
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... make sure it from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module. c Use two fingers with the notch in the top slot. You should hear a click when the memory is level. 46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Important: Hold the memory modules by its notches and remove it is inserted correctly.... b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Press down on the memory module. 3 Hold the memory module by their edges, ...
... make sure it from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module. c Use two fingers with the notch in the top slot. You should hear a click when the memory is level. 46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Important: Hold the memory modules by its notches and remove it is inserted correctly.... b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. Press down on the memory module. 3 Hold the memory module by their edges, ...
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... up correctly, confirm that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Making...
... up correctly, confirm that it's installed correctly. 48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro and that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Making...
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... your computer. ÂÂ Any new software that you installed, especially software that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down...
... your computer. ÂÂ Any new software that you installed, especially software that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down...
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... for at least 5 seconds. ÂÂ If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that came with your power adapter to be recharged. See whether removing and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up Try the following suggestions in the power cord...that it is correctly installed and is on page 62 for service. If a single indicator light is compatible with your MacBook Pro. For more information about contacting Apple for information about battery indicator lights, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on , connect your computer. Be ...
... for at least 5 seconds. ÂÂ If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that came with your power adapter to be recharged. See whether removing and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up Try the following suggestions in the power cord...that it is correctly installed and is on page 62 for service. If a single indicator light is compatible with your MacBook Pro. For more information about contacting Apple for information about battery indicator lights, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on , connect your computer. Be ...
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...disc Quit any applications that doesn't work , you can insert the Applications Install DVD and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your computer and hold the trackpad button. If this ...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 Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your location...
...disc Quit any applications that doesn't work , you can insert the Applications Install DVD and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your computer and hold the trackpad button. If this ...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 Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your location...
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... instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro to www.apple.com/support/products or the website for software updates, or get information about...
... instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro to www.apple.com/support/products or the website for software updates, or get information about...
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Protect your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that came with a dry cotton swab. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 67 To preserve your MacBook Pro away from dampness or wet weather, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on page 71). ÂÂ The power cord... any of the following conditions exists: ÂÂ You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive. ÂÂ You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into the case. ÂÂ Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you...
Protect your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that came with a dry cotton swab. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 67 To preserve your MacBook Pro away from dampness or wet weather, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on page 71). ÂÂ The power cord... any of the following conditions exists: ÂÂ You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive. ÂÂ You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into the case. ÂÂ Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you...
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... AC plug 10 AC power adapter. 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... Control-click 27 controls. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 58 using 32 AppleCare 62 Apple Hardware Test 55 Apple Remote 21, 33 application freeze 51 applications Front Row 33 iChat 21 iLife 32, 61 Photo Booth 21 reinstalling 61 audio in port 25 audio out port 25...
... AC plug 10 AC power adapter. 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... Control-click 27 controls. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 58 using 32 AppleCare 62 Apple Hardware Test 55 Apple Remote 21, 33 application freeze 51 applications Front Row 33 iChat 21 iLife 32, 61 Photo Booth 21 reinstalling 61 audio in port 25 audio out port 25...
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...swiping 29 Front Row application 33 frozen application 51 Function (fn) key 23 H hand positions 72 headphone port 25 help, finding answers 31 high-speed USB 25 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32, 61 infrared (IR) receiver 21 installation instructions memory 44 overview 8 installing ... address, sharing 58 IP masquerading 58 iSight camera 21 K keyboard. See power adapter Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory checking 48 installing 44 specifications 44 microphone 21 migrating information 14 Migration Assistant 14 Mini DisplayPort 25 modem 11 mouse 25 Multi...
...swiping 29 Front Row application 33 frozen application 51 Function (fn) key 23 H hand positions 72 headphone port 25 help, finding answers 31 high-speed USB 25 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32, 61 infrared (IR) receiver 21 installation instructions memory 44 overview 8 installing ... address, sharing 58 IP masquerading 58 iSight camera 21 K keyboard. See power adapter Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory checking 48 installing 44 specifications 44 microphone 21 migrating information 14 Migration Assistant 14 Mini DisplayPort 25 modem 11 mouse 25 Multi...
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problems computer freezes 52 computer won't turn on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter plugging in 67 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 57 preferences. See memory reinstalling software 60 resetting your password 54 Rewind key 23 right click 27 rotating...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...
problems computer freezes 52 computer won't turn on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter plugging in 67 port 25 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 57 preferences. See memory reinstalling software 60 resetting your password 54 Rewind key 23 right click 27 rotating...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...