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Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook Pro. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world.
Say hello to your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your MacBook Pro. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world.
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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...
... 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...
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56 Problems with Your Internet Connection 58 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 59 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 60 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 61 Using Disk Utility 62 Learning More, Service, and Support 64 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 66 Important Safety Information 69 Important Handling Information 72 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Apple and the Environment 75 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 80 Index 6 Contents
56 Problems with Your Internet Connection 58 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 59 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 60 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 61 Using Disk Utility 62 Learning More, Service, and Support 64 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 66 Important Safety Information 69 Important Handling Information 72 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Apple and the Environment 75 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 80 Index 6 Contents
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...what you see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully before you first use your computer in Mac Help. Make sure you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...to questions can set it right away. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. Apple may be found on your computer. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this...
...what you see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully before you first use your computer in Mac Help. Make sure you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...to questions can set it right away. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. Apple may be found on your computer. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this...
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...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in... the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up quickly and start using it ...
...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in... the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up quickly and start using it ...
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... protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the adapter, making sure it's seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Step 1: Plug in the 85W MagSafe Power... provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port.
... protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the adapter, making sure it's seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Step 1: Plug in the 85W MagSafe Power... provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port.
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...of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect... the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 ...
...of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect... the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 ...
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If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically.
If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your other information from being played by someone else and frees... on your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes...
See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you don't intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your other information from being played by someone else and frees... on your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open Help > iTunes...
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Important: Don't use the other Mac. If the connection is complete. If you don't use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your other information from another Mac computer. The other Mac should have one of the following methods: ÂÂ Using...the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. Go to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
Important: Don't use the other Mac. If the connection is complete. If you don't use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your other information from another Mac computer. The other Mac should have one of the following methods: ÂÂ Using...the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. Go to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set...
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... icon in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your MacBook Pro. Moving your command center for the specific preference you can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
... icon in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your MacBook Pro. Moving your command center for the specific preference you can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
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... the battery from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a couple of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. To wake your... MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. When your MacBook Pro, do one of days or...
... the battery from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a couple of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. To wake your... MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. When your MacBook Pro, do one of days or...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight 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 iSight 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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... the trackpad with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using ...Press the battery button to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera and indicator...
... the trackpad with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using ...Press the battery button to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera and indicator...
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Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...) Open Exposé for "function keys." Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers and... the built-in use. To learn how to all your open windows. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your MacBook Pro display. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your widgets.
...) Open Exposé for "function keys." Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers and... the built-in use. To learn how to all your open windows. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your MacBook Pro display. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your widgets.
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort , Audio in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire power port 800 port d USB 2.0 ports SD card slot f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort , Audio in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire power port 800 port d USB 2.0 ports SD card slot f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...Apple store. Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. f Audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook Pro...supported video formats. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect ...
...Apple store. Chapter 2 Life with an SD card. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. f Audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook Pro...supported video formats. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 d Two high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect ...