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MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
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..., Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of certain U.S. registered trademark. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries... in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that the information in the United States and other rights owners. The product described in the U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro...
..., Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of certain U.S. registered trademark. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries... in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that the information in the United States and other rights owners. The product described in the U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro...
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
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... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
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... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
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Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
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... feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you through... . The following pages take you can set it right away. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the ...
... feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you through... . The following pages take you can set it right away. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the ...
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... Ethernet network. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your power adapter, you don't need cables. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the power outlet. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
... Ethernet network. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your power adapter, you don't need cables. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the power outlet. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
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... using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Then connect the ...cable to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the AirPort (Z) status menu...
... using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Then connect the ...cable to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the AirPort (Z) status menu...
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... on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up . Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use ...a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to ...
... on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up . Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use ...a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to ...
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... usually means that you enter your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on your new MacBook Pro. The power adapter plug should light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time...
... usually means that you enter your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on your new MacBook Pro. The power adapter plug should light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time...
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... Mac. Â The Applications folder, so most of the applications you through the process of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new...to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on your new...
... Mac. Â The Applications folder, so most of the applications you through the process of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new...to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on your new...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to control your digital content from a distance. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to save energy. Sleep indicator light ...Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with two fingers on...
...) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to control your digital content from a distance. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to save energy. Sleep indicator light ...Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with two fingers on...
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Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your ... Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to F12). C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions...
Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your ... Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to F12). C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions...
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Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to connect a VGA monitor. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro battery. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect ... USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). You can connect a standard 6-...
...Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to connect a VGA monitor. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro battery. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect ... USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). You can connect a standard 6-...
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... and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put ...the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer...
... and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put ...the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer...
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... hard disk has stopped spinning) before you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to start up your MacBook Pro. The sleep indicator light goes on the display latch starts pulsating ...(indicating that appears. If you move your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light ...
... hard disk has stopped spinning) before you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to start up your MacBook Pro. The sleep indicator light goes on the display latch starts pulsating ...(indicating that appears. If you move your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light ...