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... 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your 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 50 An...
... 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your 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 50 An...
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.... Apple may release new versions and updates to Mac computers, read this book may already know enough to get started . If you're an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in this chapter for help getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. Your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Support website...
.... Apple may release new versions and updates to Mac computers, read this book may already know enough to get started . If you're an experienced user, you may be found on your computer in this chapter for help getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. Your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Support website...
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... Saver, and set an option to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is in case you 'll be away from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with system preferences, open Help Center...
... Saver, and set an option to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is in case you 'll be away from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with system preferences, open Help Center...
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..., Set Up, Go 17 If you plan to use your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to store your MacBook Pro. ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard.
..., Set Up, Go 17 If you plan to use your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to store your MacBook Pro. ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard.
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... a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in sleep. The indicator light glows when the FaceTime HD camera is in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video...
... a lock and cable (available separately) to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in sleep. The indicator light glows when the FaceTime HD camera is in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video...
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... digital video cameras and storage devices. You can specify audio analog line in functionality, to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Audio out port f Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. MagSafe power port ¯ Plug in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera...
... digital video cameras and storage devices. You can specify audio analog line in functionality, to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Audio out port f Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. MagSafe power port ¯ Plug in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera...
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... Your MacBook Pro Here are ways to use your MacBook Pro trackpad: ÂÂ Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on the trackpad. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to perform a variety of the gestures, and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. To enable Multi-Touch gestures, view instructional videos...
... Your MacBook Pro Here are ways to use your MacBook Pro trackpad: ÂÂ Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on the trackpad. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to perform a variety of the gestures, and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. To enable Multi-Touch gestures, view instructional videos...
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..., peripheral devices, and system settings you use , and adjust your system preferences are on, the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left in battery. Turning off features such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can run your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in the battery with Your MacBook Pro Important: If only one indicator light is...
..., peripheral devices, and system settings you use , and adjust your system preferences are on, the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left in battery. Turning off features such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can run your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in the battery with Your MacBook Pro Important: If only one indicator light is...
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... Results to open the Help Center window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. b Choose Help Center to see all topics. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of the following: a Type a question or...
... Results to open the Help Center window, where you can be replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. b Choose Help Center to see all topics. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is available in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of the following: a Type a question or...
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... "Thunderbolt." Connecting an external display Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs. and manuals for "display port." Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application (in the Utilities folder in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). Caring for the battery Help Center and search for "burn disc." Software downloads The...
... "Thunderbolt." Connecting an external display Help Center and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/specs. and manuals for "display port." Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application (in the Utilities folder in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). Caring for the battery Help Center and search for "burn disc." Software downloads The...
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The battery in your MacBook Pro is not covered by the limited warranty on your battery needs to contact Apple for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro. If you think your computer. If you attempt to install a replacement drive or memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not user-replaceable. Consult the service and support information that you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives and memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that...
The battery in your MacBook Pro is not covered by the limited warranty on your battery needs to contact Apple for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro. If you think your computer. If you attempt to install a replacement drive or memory and damage your equipment, such damage is not user-replaceable. Consult the service and support information that you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives and memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that...
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... place it . Apple is located next to the built-in battery when you open the back of your MacBook Pro. 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. To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro. The hard disk drive is not responsible for any other cables connected to the MacBook Pro to the side...
... place it . Apple is located next to the built-in battery when you open the back of your MacBook Pro. 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. To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro. The hard disk drive is not responsible for any other cables connected to the MacBook Pro to the side...
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... the power adapter stops charging and you plug in order until your MacBook Pro. Disconnect all external peripherals and try another power outlet. ÂÂ Check whether the battery needs to 10 seconds. When your power adapter to reseat it down the Option key. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. If the computer doesn't soon start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk.
... the power adapter stops charging and you plug in order until your MacBook Pro. Disconnect all external peripherals and try another power outlet. ÂÂ Check whether the battery needs to 10 seconds. When your power adapter to reseat it down the Option key. If a single indicator light is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. If the computer doesn't soon start up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk.
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..., Service, and Support" on the left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for five seconds until the computer restarts. ÂÂ If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook Pro, see page 44). ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to its factory settings...
..., Service, and Support" on the left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for five seconds until the computer restarts. ÂÂ If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that are connected to your MacBook Pro, see page 44). ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to its factory settings...
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... an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can even restore your software to be replaced. If you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights flash from the Mac OS X Utilities application, even if your MacBook Pro, the port supports only audio output. Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If you want the port to its original factory settings. In the Input pane, specify whether you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware, Mac...
... an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can even restore your software to be replaced. If you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights flash from the Mac OS X Utilities application, even if your MacBook Pro, the port supports only audio output. Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software If you want the port to its original factory settings. In the Input pane, specify whether you have a problem with your Mac software or hardware, Mac...
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... support options. 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 selectively restore your other data and applications from your computer except the power adapter. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your location. 4 Press the Return key...
... support options. 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 selectively restore your other data and applications from your computer except the power adapter. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your location. 4 Press the Return key...
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... menu bar and then click More Info. 64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Choose Help > Help Center. You can be found at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. Choose your MacBook Pro to www.apple.com/support...
... menu bar and then click More Info. 64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Choose Help > Help Center. You can be found at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. Choose your MacBook Pro to www.apple.com/support...
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... Compliance Statement This device complies with Apple's instructions-it may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product not authorized by Apple Inc. See the service and support information that may cause undesired operation. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for human contact during normal operation is advised to use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system...
... Compliance Statement This device complies with Apple's instructions-it may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product not authorized by Apple Inc. See the service and support information that may cause undesired operation. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for human contact during normal operation is advised to use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system...
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.../Pause key 23 plug, AC 10 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 goes black 53 setting brightness 23 scrolling with two fingers 26 SD card slot 25 SDRAM specifications 44 secondary-clicking 27 security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, locating 66 service and support 65 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 21 mode 16 slot...
.../Pause key 23 plug, AC 10 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 goes black 53 setting brightness 23 scrolling with two fingers 26 SD card slot 25 SDRAM specifications 44 secondary-clicking 27 security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, locating 66 service and support 65 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 21 mode 16 slot...
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... black 53 hardware problems 59 Internet connection 60 pointer won't move 51 PPPoE connections 61 screen goes black 53 service and support 64 using Help Center 31 Wi-Fi 62 turning on your computer 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 two-finger scrolling 26 typing position 75 U updating software 63 USB connections 33 ports 25 V video camera 21 video camera indicator light 21 video port 25 volume keys 23 W waking your computer 17 Wi-Fi connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting...
... black 53 hardware problems 59 Internet connection 60 pointer won't move 51 PPPoE connections 61 screen goes black 53 service and support 64 using Help Center 31 Wi-Fi 62 turning on your computer 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 two-finger scrolling 26 typing position 75 U updating software 63 USB connections 33 ports 25 V video camera 21 video camera indicator light 21 video port 25 volume keys 23 W waking your computer 17 Wi-Fi connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting...