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... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 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 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 29 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 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 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 29 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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53 Using Apple Hardware Test 53 Problems with Your Internet Connection 56 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 57 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 59 Learning More, Service, and Support 61 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 64 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 69 Understanding Ergonomics 71 Apple and the Environment 72 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 78 Index 6 Contents
53 Using Apple Hardware Test 53 Problems with Your Internet Connection 56 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 57 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 59 Learning More, Service, and Support 61 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 64 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 69 Understanding Ergonomics 71 Apple and the Environment 72 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 78 Index 6 Contents
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...look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on your computer... in this book may be slightly different, depending on the model of this MacBook Pro. Many answers to its ...
...look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on your computer... in this book may be slightly different, depending on the model of this MacBook Pro. Many answers to its ...
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What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, ...including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting...
What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, ...including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting...
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... sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in . Attach the included AC power cord to remove...
... sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in . Attach the included AC power cord to remove...
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.../1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Plug the...wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your...
.../1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Plug the...wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your...
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... you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 31. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on or start... power (®) button briefly to start up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
... you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 31. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on or start... power (®) button briefly to start up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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... Setup Assistant. Go to keep or use . The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it ...
... Setup Assistant. Go to keep or use . The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it ...
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...short time, put it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver.... For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for 3 seconds. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When the computer...
...short time, put it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver.... For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for 3 seconds. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 When the computer...
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...m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 67 for a day or two, it...shutdown process. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16...
...m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 67 for a day or two, it...shutdown process. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16...
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The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your MacBook Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook Pro.
The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for your MacBook Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook Pro.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... and DVDs. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your... MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Battery Run...
... and DVDs. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your... MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Battery Run...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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..., take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Microphone (built in iSight camera Videoconference with Your MacBook Pro 23 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with others using iChat AV. Built-...in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in stereo speakers Listen ...
..., take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Microphone (built in iSight camera Videoconference with Your MacBook Pro 23 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with others using iChat AV. Built-...in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in stereo speakers Listen ...
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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 - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key -
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 - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key -
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i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions... of sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Exposé and Dashboard keys (F11, F12) F11 is activated, a green light glows on both displays). You can also eject a disc by dragging its...
i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions... of sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Exposé and Dashboard keys (F11, F12) F11 is activated, a green light glows on both displays). You can also eject a disc by dragging its...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro