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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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...If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may be slightly different from what you first use your MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 63) carefully before setting... up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Many answers to ...
...If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may be slightly different from what you first use your MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 63) carefully before setting... up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Many answers to ...
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... ® 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...
... ® 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...
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... MagSafe connector into a power outlet. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the...
... MagSafe connector into a power outlet. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the...
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. If..., make sure the connector is not installed. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates the battery is...
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. If..., make sure the connector is not installed. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates the battery is...
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Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about setting up . See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts... up " on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad...
Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about setting up . See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts... up " on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad...
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Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you don't ... else and frees up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you can do it 's best to the Applications ... songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your previous Mac. The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro. Go to deauthorize it from the Help menu in iTunes.
Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you don't ... else and frees up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you can do it 's best to the Applications ... songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your previous Mac. The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro. Go to deauthorize it from the Help menu in iTunes.
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...is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your MacBook Pro to change. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System ... dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro, you can put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ...
...is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your MacBook Pro to change. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System ... dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro, you can put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ...
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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. When your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the ... key on the keyboard or any button on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. When your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the ... key on the keyboard or any button on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
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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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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
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. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. 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
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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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... writes to click or double-click. 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. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Press the trackpad button to...
... writes to click or double-click. 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. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Press the trackpad button to...
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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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...Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Microphone (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. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in ...iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23 Built-in iSight camera is operating.
...Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie '08. Microphone (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. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in ...iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23 Built-in iSight camera is operating.
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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 - 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 -
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... F12). o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built... to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard.
... F12). o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built... to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard.
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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