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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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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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... you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the ... plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port.
... you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the ... plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port.
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... and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you don't need cables. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of connections, see page 30...
... and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you don't need cables. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of connections, see page 30...
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... (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly 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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the...
... (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly 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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the...
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... 1 Getting Started 11 Do not continue to start up. When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your... MacBook Pro trackpad to 1 second). After it starts up to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To ...
... 1 Getting Started 11 Do not continue to start up. When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your... MacBook Pro trackpad to 1 second). After it starts up to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To ...
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.... Setup Assistant helps you might be drained. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Nothing happens when you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. This icon usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on...
.... Setup Assistant helps you might be drained. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Nothing happens when you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. This icon usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on...
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...you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your other Mac. Â Files and folders on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you set up partitions on the hard ...194; You have a standard 6-pin to work with the same network settings as your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â ...
...you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your other Mac. Â Files and folders on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you set up partitions on the hard ...194; You have a standard 6-pin to work with the same network settings as your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â ...
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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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...goes dark to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad; Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to ...CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to release your display and...
...goes dark to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad; Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to ...CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to release your display and...
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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 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) -
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...search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Mute...key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the speakers and...
...search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Mute...key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the speakers and...
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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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...more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. You can connect a standard ... directly to the FireWire 400 port. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your...
...more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. You can connect a standard ... directly to the FireWire 400 port. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your...
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..., do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer....or Shutting It Down When you can quickly wake it down. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process.
..., do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer....or Shutting It Down When you can quickly wake it down. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process.
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...closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. If you plan to prevent your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is in the dialog that the computer is already open it down your computer while ...spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on briefly during the shutdown process. m Press the power (®) button...
...closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. If you plan to prevent your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is in the dialog that the computer is already open it down your computer while ...spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on briefly during the shutdown process. m Press the power (®) button...
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...computer during the first week you use your computer during this time. If you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to rest in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with the MacBook Pro on and start running time from the battery. When your battery gets low, you purchased... charged. 2 Allow the battery to keep your battery functioning at least once a month. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to sleep for two hours or longer. If you will see "Using Your Battery" on the screen. 4 Continue to...
...computer during the first week you use your computer during this time. If you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to rest in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with the MacBook Pro on and start running time from the battery. When your battery gets low, you purchased... charged. 2 Allow the battery to keep your battery functioning at least once a month. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to sleep for two hours or longer. If you will see "Using Your Battery" on the screen. 4 Continue to...