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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow.
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Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Create and share movies in one library.
Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Create and share movies in one library.
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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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..."Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of your computer in this book may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may already know enough... to questions can set it right away. If you are new to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you may release ...
..."Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . For information about the new features of your computer in this book may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may already know enough... to questions can set it right away. If you are new to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you may release ...
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...following pages take you can set it right away. What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging ...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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up...
...following pages take you can set it right away. What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging ...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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up...
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... plug up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In the...
... plug up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In the...
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...connector is not installed. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is...Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the ...
...connector is not installed. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is...Set Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you need the ...
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...'t turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, ...and then search for wireless networking. See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up " on page 31.
...'t turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on or start up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, ...and then search for wireless networking. See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up " on page 31.
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..., it's best to transfer information when you don't use your other information from the iTunes Store. If you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you 've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double... later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you 've purchased from your...
..., it's best to transfer information when you don't use your other information from the iTunes Store. If you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you 've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double... later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you 've purchased from your...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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...that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll ...be away from the menu bar. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is ...
...that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll ...be away from the menu bar. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is ...
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...Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information"... on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button...
...Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information"... on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 software and hardware for your MacBook Pro. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook Pro.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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 software and hardware for your MacBook Pro. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs 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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... double-click. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Press the trackpad button to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet...
... double-click. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Press the trackpad button to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet...
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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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... stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23 Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with friends ...pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference...
... stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23 Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with friends ...pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference...