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Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your MacBook Pro. Welcome to your Mac.
Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your MacBook Pro. Welcome to your Mac.
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... 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...
... 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...
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.... If you're an experienced user, you look over the information in this MacBook Pro. Many answers to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. For information about the new features of this book may already... know enough to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . Make sure you may be found on your computer...
.... If you're an experienced user, you look over the information in this MacBook Pro. Many answers to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. For information about the new features of this book may already... know enough to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . Make sure you may be found on your computer...
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... process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop...
... process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop...
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...outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, ... 's seated firmly. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely ...
...outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, ... 's seated firmly. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely ...
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.... After you turn on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to a wireless or wired network. ÂÂ To use a wired connection...the wireless base station is turned on and that the battery is charging. When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light indicates the battery is fully charged....
.... After you turn on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to a wireless or wired network. ÂÂ To use a wired connection...the wireless base station is turned on and that the battery is charging. When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light indicates the battery is fully charged....
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® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro.
® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up " on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro.
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... need to update its software, and then return to transfer information when you can leave it on the PC you turn on your MacBook Pro, you can do it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." After you start up your Wi...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you specify your MacBook Pro, you first start Setup Assistant on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it midprocess without quitting, move to migrate...
... need to update its software, and then return to transfer information when you can leave it on the PC you turn on your MacBook Pro, you can do it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and search for "Migration Assistant." After you start up your Wi...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you specify your MacBook Pro, you first start Setup Assistant on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it midprocess without quitting, move to migrate...
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... account, and exit Setup Assistant. ÂÂ To do a basic setup, select "Don't transfer now" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for use your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you don't intend to keep or use . Select the backup or the other disk that you want...
... account, and exit Setup Assistant. ÂÂ To do a basic setup, select "Don't transfer now" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for use your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you don't intend to keep or use . Select the backup or the other disk that you want...
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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... hard disk, causing loss of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to start up from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press... it and bypass the startup process. To put your MacBook Pro, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and...
... hard disk, causing loss of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Moving your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to start up from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press... it and bypass the startup process. To put your MacBook Pro, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and...
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...keyboard. If you plan to store your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down... in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro for information about how to...
...keyboard. If you plan to store your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down... in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: ÂÂ If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro for information about how to...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro FaceTime HD 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 FaceTime HD 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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... FaceTime application to make video calls to other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described ...from up to sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Touch the trackpad with the IR receiver to music, movies, games,...
... FaceTime application to make video calls to other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described ...from up to sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Press the battery button to prevent theft. Touch the trackpad with the IR receiver to music, movies, games,...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Launchpad key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Launchpad key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook Pro, including Dashboard, all open it. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, ...screen. Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to F12). Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your spaces, and all your MacBook Pro. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc that's not in speakers and audio out port. Chapter 2...
... (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook Pro, including Dashboard, all open it. Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, ...screen. Launchpad key (F4) Open Launchpad to F12). Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your spaces, and all your MacBook Pro. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc that's not in speakers and audio out port. Chapter 2...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port Thunderbolt port SDXC card slot ¯ MagSafe H FireWire 800 power port port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port Thunderbolt port SDXC card slot ¯ MagSafe H FireWire 800 power port port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... VGA. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. Audio out port f Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. You can specify audio analog line in functionality, to support line... can purchase adapters to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro.
... VGA. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. Audio out port f Connect external speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. You can specify audio analog line in functionality, to support line... can purchase adapters to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro.