Service Guide
Page 175
...for any runaway applications. Refer to Knowledge Base article 88344: Apple portable computer's battery does not show a full charge in drive... it can charge the system. Replace left I /O board. 10. Stop any externally connected peripherals. 2. Remove any runaway processes.... is set to Highest Performance, etc). • Use Activity Monitor to check for damaged insulation or wires. 7. Replace the battery...green and stay on , optical media always in Mac OS X. Make sure the left I /O power cable. 9....MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting -
...for any runaway applications. Refer to Knowledge Base article 88344: Apple portable computer's battery does not show a full charge in drive... it can charge the system. Replace left I /O board. 10. Stop any externally connected peripherals. 2. Remove any runaway processes.... is set to Highest Performance, etc). • Use Activity Monitor to check for damaged insulation or wires. 7. Replace the battery...green and stay on , optical media always in Mac OS X. Make sure the left I /O power cable. 9....MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting -
Service Guide
Page 182
...; Verify that the correct versions of image quality. Speak into the microphone while monitoring the microphone level indicator. Reset PRAM. (After restart, hold down the Command-Option-P-R keys until you hear the MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Try re...-seating the connector. 4. Try re-seating the connector. 5. Instruct the customer to use iChat AV to have a video iChat session without a significant degradation of Mac OS X and iChat ...
...; Verify that the correct versions of image quality. Speak into the microphone while monitoring the microphone level indicator. Reset PRAM. (After restart, hold down the Command-Option-P-R keys until you hear the MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Try re...-seating the connector. 4. Try re-seating the connector. 5. Instruct the customer to use iChat AV to have a video iChat session without a significant degradation of Mac OS X and iChat ...
Service Guide
Page 191
...video/Composite port of the inverter cable to operate correctly 1. Reset PRAM. (After restart, hold down the "C" key. Verify that the test monitor being used is no external video appears, skip to Video Adapter 1. Reset the SMC (power manager) as described in "Resetting the System ... trackpad flex cable connection to start button and hold down . 3. Place the MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install 1 Disc in the previous section. 4. Replace the top case. 8. Check connection of the optional DVI to step 10 below. Shut down the system, then press the power button to the logic board...
...video/Composite port of the inverter cable to operate correctly 1. Reset PRAM. (After restart, hold down the "C" key. Verify that the test monitor being used is no external video appears, skip to Video Adapter 1. Reset the SMC (power manager) as described in "Resetting the System ... trackpad flex cable connection to start button and hold down . 3. Place the MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install 1 Disc in the previous section. 4. Replace the top case. 8. Check connection of the optional DVI to step 10 below. Shut down the system, then press the power button to the logic board...
Service Guide
Page 192
...date and time. • Perform a Shut Down from the unit and leave it plugged in for 10 minutes. • Connect the power adapter, insert the battery, and power on the logic board.... external monitor (DVI) port 5. Display has repetitive patterns or shifting color pattern 1. Check that the LVDS connection is a known-good device supported by this computer. 6. Replace the logic board. MacBook Pro 17...were lost the backup battery may be dead or discharged. • Remove main battery from the Apple menu. • Remove the main battery and disconnect the power adapter for at least 5 ...
...date and time. • Perform a Shut Down from the unit and leave it plugged in for 10 minutes. • Connect the power adapter, insert the battery, and power on the logic board.... external monitor (DVI) port 5. Display has repetitive patterns or shifting color pattern 1. Check that the LVDS connection is a known-good device supported by this computer. 6. Replace the logic board. MacBook Pro 17...were lost the backup battery may be dead or discharged. • Remove main battery from the Apple menu. • Remove the main battery and disconnect the power adapter for at least 5 ...
Service Guide
Page 193
... computer is hotter than previous models. If the computer is present, replace the bottom case. 6. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Nevertheless, customers may have...computer has only one fan. If power is running at the LED connector. Use Activity Monitor to the Take Apart procedure for a failed fan. 8. If the unit feels too ...at a temperature comparable to the test model, refer the customer Knowledge Base article 30612: Apple Portables: Operating Temperature 4. Place a magnet over the top of a running or cannot ...
... computer is hotter than previous models. If the computer is present, replace the bottom case. 6. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Nevertheless, customers may have...computer has only one fan. If power is running at the LED connector. Use Activity Monitor to the Take Apart procedure for a failed fan. 8. If the unit feels too ...at a temperature comparable to the test model, refer the customer Knowledge Base article 30612: Apple Portables: Operating Temperature 4. Place a magnet over the top of a running or cannot ...
User Guide
Page 21
...ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro battery. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included 85W Apple MagSafe Power Adapter to another computer and transfer... port. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to recharge your MacBook Pro to connect a VGA monitor. For more . (Compatible with...
...ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro battery. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included 85W Apple MagSafe Power Adapter to another computer and transfer... port. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to recharge your MacBook Pro to connect a VGA monitor. For more . (Compatible with...
User Guide
Page 30
If you first connect the power adapter to your computer, an indicator light on the power adapter plug starts to Know Your MacBook Pro You can monitor the battery level using the Displays status menu in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." To change your screen ... or purchase an additional 85W Apple MagSafe Power Adapter. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the battery. An amber light indicates that can mean the battery is fully charged, is not installed, or has a problem. Warning: The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a ...
If you first connect the power adapter to your computer, an indicator light on the power adapter plug starts to Know Your MacBook Pro You can monitor the battery level using the Displays status menu in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." To change your screen ... or purchase an additional 85W Apple MagSafe Power Adapter. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the battery. An amber light indicates that can mean the battery is fully charged, is not installed, or has a problem. Warning: The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a ...
User Guide
Page 43
...that came with your MacBook Pro or browse the information in the iMovie monitor to begin recording. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that automatically indexes all your iSight camera, close the active iChat window. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer ... Mac OS X or to hold it. When you see in the iMovie Clips pane. 5 Click the "Record With iSight" button again to Know Your MacBook Pro 43 Turning Off the iSight Camera To turn off . Exposé, which puts handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx...
...that came with your MacBook Pro or browse the information in the iMovie monitor to begin recording. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that automatically indexes all your iSight camera, close the active iChat window. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer ... Mac OS X or to hold it. When you see in the iMovie Clips pane. 5 Click the "Record With iSight" button again to Know Your MacBook Pro 43 Turning Off the iSight Camera To turn off . Exposé, which puts handy "widgets" or mini-applications at www.apple.com/macosx...
User Guide
Page 48
...then click Add. 4 Use the Add (+) and Remove (-) buttons to choose the printers that appear in the printer list. To set up a printer: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click Printing and then click the Add (+) button to add a printer. 3 Select the ..., podcasts, and audiobooks-to listen to your iTunes music and CDs while you can monitor printing, halt your print job, or put it temporarily on the MacBook Pro internal speakers or connect headphones to the headphone port of your MacBook Pro for "printing." You can listen to your music on hold.
...then click Add. 4 Use the Add (+) and Remove (-) buttons to choose the printers that appear in the printer list. To set up a printer: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click Printing and then click the Add (+) button to add a printer. 3 Select the ..., podcasts, and audiobooks-to listen to your iTunes music and CDs while you can monitor printing, halt your print job, or put it temporarily on the MacBook Pro internal speakers or connect headphones to the headphone port of your MacBook Pro for "printing." You can listen to your music on hold.
User Guide
Page 52
...it is running. Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to display content on page 69. Â Sudden Motion Sensor technology that helps protect the internal hard disk if your MacBook Pro is dropped or shaken. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with an external monitor or digital flat-panel display... to as high-speed USB, which you can use . Â DVI video output with the included DVI to VGA adapter for using your MacBook Pro with earlier USB devices. In most cases, you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is ready to use to connect many...
...it is running. Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to display content on page 69. Â Sudden Motion Sensor technology that helps protect the internal hard disk if your MacBook Pro is dropped or shaken. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with an external monitor or digital flat-panel display... to as high-speed USB, which you can use . Â DVI video output with the included DVI to VGA adapter for using your MacBook Pro with earlier USB devices. In most cases, you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is ready to use to connect many...
User Guide
Page 64
... crossover cable when connecting to a 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T, or 1000 Base-T network. Getting More Information About Using Ethernet More information, including setting up a small network. You can purchase the Apple DVI to share files between two ...MacBook Pro, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/store, or an Apple Authorized Reseller. 64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Use a 2-pair category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cable to connect to other computers and potentially to Video Adapter (sold separately). Using External Video Support Your computer has an external monitor...
... crossover cable when connecting to a 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T, or 1000 Base-T network. Getting More Information About Using Ethernet More information, including setting up a small network. You can purchase the Apple DVI to share files between two ...MacBook Pro, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/store, or an Apple Authorized Reseller. 64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Use a 2-pair category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cable to connect to other computers and potentially to Video Adapter (sold separately). Using External Video Support Your computer has an external monitor...
User Guide
Page 65
...on a TV screen are of lower quality than those on both the built-in display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring) or use the external monitor to extend the size of the Mac OS desktop (known as a projector or TV, you want sound to come from the computer's headphone (f ... and videomirroring modes. ® When an external monitor or TV is connected, you can either have the same image appear on the built-in dual-display mode. Press the F7 (i) key to that device. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 65 By default, your MacBook Pro starts up in display or an external...
...on a TV screen are of lower quality than those on both the built-in display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring) or use the external monitor to extend the size of the Mac OS desktop (known as a projector or TV, you want sound to come from the computer's headphone (f ... and videomirroring modes. ® When an external monitor or TV is connected, you can either have the same image appear on the built-in dual-display mode. Press the F7 (i) key to that device. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 65 By default, your MacBook Pro starts up in display or an external...
User Guide
Page 66
... use your MacBook Pro with the display closed , the MacBook Pro must be plugged into a functioning power outlet. 66 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Important: To use your MacBook Pro with the display closed if the computer is connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects ...and then connect the adapter to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display using the Displays pane of your MacBook Pro. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the ...
... use your MacBook Pro with the display closed , the MacBook Pro must be plugged into a functioning power outlet. 66 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Important: To use your MacBook Pro with the display closed if the computer is connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects ...and then connect the adapter to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display using the Displays pane of your MacBook Pro. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the ...
User Guide
Page 67
...-to-RCA cable (not included) from the headphone (f ) port on your MacBook Pro to the audio input ports on your MacBook Pro. 2 Connect the power adapter to the MacBook Pro and a power outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your...VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the MacBook Pro: 1 Connect the Apple DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) to the DVI port on your MacBook Pro and to the display cable of System Preferences and click the Detect Displays button. 5 To adjust...
...-to-RCA cable (not included) from the headphone (f ) port on your MacBook Pro to the audio input ports on your MacBook Pro. 2 Connect the power adapter to the MacBook Pro and a power outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your...VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the MacBook Pro: 1 Connect the Apple DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) to the DVI port on your MacBook Pro and to the display cable of System Preferences and click the Detect Displays button. 5 To adjust...
User Guide
Page 68
...Display You can connect external speakers, headphones, 5.1 surround systems, and other sound output devices to an Apple flat-panel display. Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices Your MacBook Pro comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, an audio line in/optical digital audio ...from an Apple Store retail location, the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store, or an Apple Authorized Reseller. Unplug any headphones or speakers to ADC adapter, available from the menu bar and search for "external monitor." Getting More Information About Using an External Monitor or TV ...
...Display You can connect external speakers, headphones, 5.1 surround systems, and other sound output devices to an Apple flat-panel display. Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices Your MacBook Pro comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, an audio line in/optical digital audio ...from an Apple Store retail location, the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store, or an Apple Authorized Reseller. Unplug any headphones or speakers to ADC adapter, available from the menu bar and search for "external monitor." Getting More Information About Using an External Monitor or TV ...
User Guide
Page 77
...computer is off , on the applications and peripheral devices you're currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while you can monitor the battery charge level using . Charging a Battery When the power adapter is connected to your Energy Saver settings (see the next section)....the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on , you work time your MacBook Pro battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on , or in use, and adjust your computer, the battery recharges whether the computer is...
...computer is off , on the applications and peripheral devices you're currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while you can monitor the battery charge level using . Charging a Battery When the power adapter is connected to your Energy Saver settings (see the next section)....the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on , you work time your MacBook Pro battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on , or in use, and adjust your computer, the battery recharges whether the computer is...
User Guide
Page 134
...computer 107 your display 107 closed display 66 computer freezes 92 inventory 7 won't turn on 93 connecting Bluetooth devices 61 cable modem 10 DSL modem 10 to an Ethernet network 10 external devices 52 external display 65 FireWire devices 55 flat-panel display 68 headphones 48 to VGA adapter 64 Dynamic Host Configuration... preferences 45 downloading software 46 DSL modem 116 dual-display mode 65 DVD burning 72 discs 71 DVI port 21, 64 DVI to Internet 15 a monitor or TV 126 a printer 47 TV 67 two computers 57, 58 USB printers 52 VCR 67 video cameras 55 video device 67 wirelessly 60 conserving...
...computer 107 your display 107 closed display 66 computer freezes 92 inventory 7 won't turn on 93 connecting Bluetooth devices 61 cable modem 10 DSL modem 10 to an Ethernet network 10 external devices 52 external display 65 FireWire devices 55 flat-panel display 68 headphones 48 to VGA adapter 64 Dynamic Host Configuration... preferences 45 downloading software 46 DSL modem 116 dual-display mode 65 DVD burning 72 discs 71 DVI port 21, 64 DVI to Internet 15 a monitor or TV 126 a printer 47 TV 67 two computers 57, 58 USB printers 52 VCR 67 video cameras 55 video device 67 wirelessly 60 conserving...
User Guide
Page 135
...video camera 17 videoconferencing 41 K keeping the display closed 66 keyboard ALS system 34 illumination controls 19 Keynote, using with Apple Remote 37 L LAN connection 116, 118 M Mac OS X interface 125 learning about 43 manually using Setup Assistant 118 connection problems 96, 123 inventory of items 7 IR....memory checking 89 installing 82 screwdriver required 84 specifications 82 microphone 17, 68, 69 mirroring 65 modem cable 113 DSL 113 monitoring a printer 47 mouse 35 multiple USB devices 54 Mute control 19 muting your computer 19 N Network Connections 121 Network Diagnostics 119 Index...
...video camera 17 videoconferencing 41 K keeping the display closed 66 keyboard ALS system 34 illumination controls 19 Keynote, using with Apple Remote 37 L LAN connection 116, 118 M Mac OS X interface 125 learning about 43 manually using Setup Assistant 118 connection problems 96, 123 inventory of items 7 IR....memory checking 89 installing 82 screwdriver required 84 specifications 82 microphone 17, 68, 69 mirroring 65 modem cable 113 DSL 113 monitoring a printer 47 mouse 35 multiple USB devices 54 Mute control 19 muting your computer 19 N Network Connections 121 Network Diagnostics 119 Index...
User Guide
Page 136
See Apple Remote removing the battery 82 replacing the battery 89 resetting your password 94, 127 S safety general instructions 103 power adapter 105 using your computer to -... 82 recording CDs 72 DVDs 72 iSight video 42 music 72 reinstalling software 97, 128 remote. See display mirroring Print & Fax preferences 47, 48 print monitoring 48 printing setup 48 problems computer freezes 92 computer won't turn on 93 display goes black 94 hard disk 96 Internet connection 96, 119 pointer...
See Apple Remote removing the battery 82 replacing the battery 89 resetting your password 94, 127 S safety general instructions 103 power adapter 105 using your computer to -... 82 recording CDs 72 DVDs 72 iSight video 42 music 72 reinstalling software 97, 128 remote. See display mirroring Print & Fax preferences 47, 48 print monitoring 48 printing setup 48 problems computer freezes 92 computer won't turn on 93 display goes black 94 hard disk 96 Internet connection 96, 119 pointer...
