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... Choose Mac Help to see all topics. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in sleep. To get...screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro... is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
... Choose Mac Help to see all topics. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in sleep. To get...screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro... is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
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.... The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Read on the screen. When you experience a problem working with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application may have a problem. Problems that occur... The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can also find the answers you need. Occasionally you may "freeze" on to find some...
.... The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Read on the screen. When you experience a problem working with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application may have a problem. Problems that occur... The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can also find the answers you need. Occasionally you may "freeze" on to find some...
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...system software. Wait 10 seconds, and then turn on page 56. Search for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. To get help for the software that comes with the application's manufacturer to see if it is...frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. 2 Click Force Quit. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook Pro, go to get support and contact information for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. The application quits, leaving ... also restart the Finder from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47
...system software. Wait 10 seconds, and then turn on page 56. Search for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. To get help for the software that comes with the application's manufacturer to see if it is...frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. 2 Click Force Quit. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook Pro, go to get support and contact information for instances when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. The application quits, leaving ... also restart the Finder from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 47
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... or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your...
... or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your...
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When you can download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Â For more information. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can connect to the Internet and ... menu bar). Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your MacBook Pro to check for your computer. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more ...
When you can download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Â For more information. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can connect to the Internet and ... menu bar). Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your MacBook Pro to check for your computer. Â See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help from Apple. Also see the instructions that came with the wireless device for more ...
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... 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Then dampen the included cleaning cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Cleaning your MacBook Pro When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent. Avoid getting moisture in ...cm (4.7 inches) are going to approximately 50 percent and then remove it in any openings. Cleaning your MacBook Pro display To clean your MacBook Pro screen, first shut down your MacBook Pro, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Then use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that ...
... 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Then dampen the included cleaning cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Cleaning your MacBook Pro When cleaning the outside of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent. Avoid getting moisture in ...cm (4.7 inches) are going to approximately 50 percent and then remove it in any openings. Cleaning your MacBook Pro display To clean your MacBook Pro screen, first shut down your MacBook Pro, unplug the power adapter, and remove the battery. Then use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that ...
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...its operations and products. More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 More information about /ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. The display is not meant to minimize the environmental impacts of its... the lighting in your work location to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you meet resistance. Do not force the display if you take the computer from one work area changes.
...its operations and products. More information is available on the web: www.apple.com/about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 More information about /ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. The display is not meant to minimize the environmental impacts of its... the lighting in your work location to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you meet resistance. Do not force the display if you take the computer from one work area changes.
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...key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the screen. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Mute... to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Function (fn) Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned...
...key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the screen. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Mute... to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Function (fn) Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned...
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...of Multi-Touch gestures. This option is on the trackpad. You can click anywhere on by default. If you scroll with momentum, the screen continues to scroll a little longer after you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Using the Multi... you lift your fingers from the trackpad, which is a button, and you can also set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is helpful for navigating long documents and lists. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your...
...of Multi-Touch gestures. This option is on the trackpad. You can click anywhere on by default. If you scroll with momentum, the screen continues to scroll a little longer after you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Using the Multi... you lift your fingers from the trackpad, which is a button, and you can also set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is helpful for navigating long documents and lists. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your...
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...To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Pro. The length of your system preferences are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you 're ...conservation and performance tips, go to optimize battery life. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of battery charge remaining by air.
...To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Pro. The length of your system preferences are automatically set to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you 're ...conservation and performance tips, go to optimize battery life. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of battery charge remaining by air.
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... screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can only be replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro...
... screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can only be replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro...
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Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook Pro, go to www.apple.com/guide. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with Your MacBook Pro" on the screen. If you need to reinstall your work in any open . To get help for times when the computer freezes or ...1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar at the top of the screen. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar. Search for the software that comes with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't...
Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook Pro, go to www.apple.com/guide. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with Your MacBook Pro" on the screen. If you need to reinstall your work in any open . To get help for times when the computer freezes or ...1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar at the top of the screen. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar. Search for the software that comes with your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't...
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See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If ... pane to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that doesn't work, try restarting by pressing and holding down the Option key. If your MacBook Pro freezes during startup, or you might need to...
See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. ÂÂ Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. ÂÂ If ... pane to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that doesn't work, try restarting by pressing and holding down the Option key. If your MacBook Pro freezes during startup, or you might need to...
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..., Meet Solution Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Then restart your administrator password and passwords for the battery. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter.... bar or check the battery indicator lights on the left , five times in any external devices and resuming your MacBook Pro. The display might also darken if you press the battery button, and all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD....
..., Meet Solution Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Then restart your administrator password and passwords for the battery. If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter.... bar or check the battery indicator lights on the left , five times in any external devices and resuming your MacBook Pro. The display might also darken if you press the battery button, and all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD....
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... displays an error code. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer. If that came with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can insert the Applications Install DVD to help determine if there is a problem with one of...
... displays an error code. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer. If that came with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can insert the Applications Install DVD to help determine if there is a problem with one of...
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...and then you are within antenna range of the other enhancements from the menu bar). Up to www.apple.com/macosx. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your MacBook Pro to check for your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and ... you can interfere with the wireless device for more information, search for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. ÂÂ For more information. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can download and install...
...and then you are within antenna range of the other enhancements from the menu bar). Up to www.apple.com/macosx. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your MacBook Pro to check for your location. ÂÂ See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, and ... you can interfere with the wireless device for more information, search for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. ÂÂ For more information. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can download and install...
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...use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Cleaning your MacBook Pro screen To clean your MacBook Pro screen, first shut down your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, keep it in any openings. Do not use a damp, soft, ...battery to approximately 50 percent. Then dampen the included cleaning cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. When storing your MacBook Pro and unplug the power adapter. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73 To maintain the capacity of...
...use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Cleaning your MacBook Pro screen To clean your MacBook Pro screen, first shut down your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, keep it in any openings. Do not use a damp, soft, ...battery to approximately 50 percent. Then dampen the included cleaning cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. When storing your MacBook Pro and unplug the power adapter. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73 To maintain the capacity of...
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... force the display if you take the computer from one work area changes. More information about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment 76 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least More information is not meant to minimize the environmental impacts of its responsibility to open... past 130 degrees. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. Built-In Display Adjust the angle of the display to another, or if the lighting in your work location...
... force the display if you take the computer from one work area changes. More information about ergonomics is available on the web: www.apple.com/environment 76 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least More information is not meant to minimize the environmental impacts of its responsibility to open... past 130 degrees. The display is available on the web: www.apple.com/about/ergonomics Apple and the Environment Apple Inc. Built-In Display Adjust the angle of the display to another, or if the lighting in your work location...
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...62 supported types 72 Disk Utility 63 display. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 57 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 53 applications Front Row 21, 32 iChat 21 iLife 32, 63 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 reinstalling...in speakers 21 button, power 12, 21 C cable modem 11 camera. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See also screen external 25 disposing of batteries 80 disposing of your computer 73 computer disposal 80 freezes 54 inventory 9 putting to sleep 16 shutting down 17 ...
...62 supported types 72 Disk Utility 63 display. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 57 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 53 applications Front Row 21, 32 iChat 21 iLife 32, 63 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 reinstalling...in speakers 21 button, power 12, 21 C cable modem 11 camera. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See also screen external 25 disposing of batteries 80 disposing of your computer 73 computer disposal 80 freezes 54 inventory 9 putting to sleep 16 shutting down 17 ...
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... application 21 pinching to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter 25 plugging in 69 port 25 using trackpad 28 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 73 goes black 56 scrolling with two fingers 26 SDRAM specifications... 62 updating 61 Software Update 61 speakers 21 specifications 33 Startup Disk preferences 54 stopping an application 53 your computer 17 storing your MacBook Pro to sleep 16 Q question mark, flashing 54 R RAM. See memory reinstalling software 62 resetting your password 56 Rewind key 23 ...
... application 21 pinching to zoom 28 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 power adapter 25 plugging in 69 port 25 using trackpad 28 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter 69 screen cleaning 73 goes black 56 scrolling with two fingers 26 SDRAM specifications... 62 updating 61 Software Update 61 speakers 21 specifications 33 Startup Disk preferences 54 stopping an application 53 your computer 17 storing your MacBook Pro to sleep 16 Q question mark, flashing 54 R RAM. See memory reinstalling software 62 resetting your password 56 Rewind key 23 ...