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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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... book may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 63) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to find out about getting started . Make sure you look over the information... in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may already know enough to questions can set it right away. For information about the new features of your computer. Some computer illustrations might...
... book may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 63) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to find out about getting started . Make sure you look over the information... in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Apple may already know enough to questions can set it right away. For information about the new features of your computer. Some computer illustrations might...
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... 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 right away. 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the...
... 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 right away. 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the...
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... pull drawing it in their completely extended position. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®?
... pull drawing it in their completely extended position. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®?
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... DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (...not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates the battery is charging.
... DSL modem, or network. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (...not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates the battery is charging.
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... button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step ...Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on or start up. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar,...
... button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step ...Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on or start up. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar,...
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... any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your other information from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being... played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro. If you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you don't intend to keep or use . Go to deauthorize it later using...
... any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your other information from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being... played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro. If you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. The first time you don't intend to keep or use . Go to deauthorize it later using...
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...specific preference you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you want to change. To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®...is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you can quickly...
...specific preference you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you want to change. To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®...is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you can quickly...
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...indicator light goes on page 67 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®)... key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. To shut down . When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information...
...indicator light goes on page 67 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®)... key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. To shut down . When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information...
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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 an overview of the different parts and features 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 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 software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features 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 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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... are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Display release button Push to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with two... fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it ...
... are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Display release button Push to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with two... fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it ...
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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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...light glows when the built-in iSight camera is operating. 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 stereo speakers... Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23
...light glows when the built-in iSight camera is operating. 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 stereo speakers... Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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 (Fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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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... information on the key. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar...brightness of the keyboard illumination. 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. Mute control (F3) Mute the sound coming from the ...
... information on the key. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar...brightness of the keyboard illumination. 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. Mute control (F3) Mute the sound coming from the ...
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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