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www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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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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Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 66) carefully before you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . If.... 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to questions can set it right away. Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Your...
Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 66) carefully before you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . If.... 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to questions can set it right away. Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Your...
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...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 right away. 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 ...
...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 right away. 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 ...
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... 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 MacBook Pro. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the...
... 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 MacBook Pro. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the...
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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, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your... MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned ...
.... 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, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your... MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned ...
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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. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. ® 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.
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. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. ® 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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... you don't intend to keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. If you... deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts.
... you don't intend to keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. If you... deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts.
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... If you don't use Software Update on ) that you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro. You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac should have one of Mac OS X software...-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac. The other information from another Mac computer.
... If you don't use Software Update on ) that you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro. You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac should have one of Mac OS X software...-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac. The other information from another Mac computer.
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...be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > ...Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start...
...be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > ...Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start...
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...that appears. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process...you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to use your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information"on page 69 for an extended period of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to...
...that appears. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process...you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to use your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information"on page 69 for an extended period of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to...
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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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... to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with one or more fingers to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when...iChat application. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your...
... to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with one or more fingers to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when...iChat application. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your...
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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 Mute key -
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o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the ... use. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23
o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the ... use. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23
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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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..., digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in the ...MacBook Pro to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple...
..., digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 SD card slot Easily transfer photos, videos, and data to your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in the ...MacBook Pro to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your local Apple...