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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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...instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. Many answers to get started . Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on the model of this MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Some computer illustrations might... also be slightly different, depending on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to its system software, so the ...
...instructions (and the safety information starting on page 31. Many answers to get started . Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on the model of this MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Some computer illustrations might... also be slightly different, depending on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to its system software, so the ...
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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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the...
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... power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port.
... power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port.
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... 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or... network. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow....
... 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or... network. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow....
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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 your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. For information about setting up " on page 31... Help, and then search for wireless networking. See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up . 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 your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. For information about setting up " on page 31... Help, and then search for wireless networking. See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up . Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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... your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use. Deauthorizing...'s best to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant.
... your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use. Deauthorizing...'s best to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant.
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... Preferences" or for the specific preference you want to change. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your command center for most settings on ...the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating 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, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using ...
... Preferences" or for the specific preference you want to change. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your command center for most settings on ...the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating 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, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using ...
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... the battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly... as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling...
... the battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly... as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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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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... battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Display release button Push to sleep. Press the trackpad button to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive...
... battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Display release button Push to sleep. Press the trackpad button to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive...
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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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...camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Microphone (built in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with friends live over broadband using the included... iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to ...
...camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Microphone (built in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with friends live over broadband using the included... iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to ...
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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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...from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key (F6) Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - When the numeric keypad is preset to open Expos...233; and F12 opens Dashboard. 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-in speakers and headphone port. You...
...from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key (F6) Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - When the numeric keypad is preset to open Expos...233; and F12 opens Dashboard. 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-in speakers and headphone port. You...
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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