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Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up your computer using Cover Flow. 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 to an external hard drive.
Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up your computer using Cover Flow. 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 to an external hard drive.
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iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Enhance your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Enhance your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your song to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
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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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...) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . If you first use your MacBook Pro. Apple may already know enough to find out about getting started . Make sure you may release new versions and updates... to questions can set it right away. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look...
...) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . If you first use your MacBook Pro. Apple may already know enough to find out about getting started . Make sure you may release new versions and updates... to questions can set it right away. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look...
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...and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right...
...and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right...
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... to remove 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. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port...
... to remove 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. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port...
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...of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-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 ... or is charging. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter 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 not installed. If you don't see a light...
...of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-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 ... or is charging. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter 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 not installed. If you don't see a light...
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... computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up . Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro. See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After...then search for wireless networking. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up " on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
... computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up . Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on , see "If your MacBook Pro. See "Getting Answers" on page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After...then search for wireless networking. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up " on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort."
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... intend to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you ...and other Mac, it's best to keep or use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you first start...
... intend to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you ...and other Mac, it's best to keep or use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you first start...
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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 Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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...disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for the specific preference you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process...look the way you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ...
...disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for the specific preference you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process...look the way you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ...
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...you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 67 for a day or two, it to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from... draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . If you plan to wake up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open...
...you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 67 for a day or two, it to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from... draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . If you plan to wake up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook Pro. 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 an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on for your MacBook Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook Pro. 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 an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on for your MacBook Pro. The Apple 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. Display release button Push to sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Press the trackpad ...
... battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Display release button Push to sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Press the trackpad ...
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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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Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to 30 feet away. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or ... IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating.
Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to 30 feet away. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or ... IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating.