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Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to your MacBook Pro.
Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to your MacBook Pro.
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... 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 24 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 34 Removing and Replacing...
... 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 24 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 34 Removing and Replacing...
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57 Using Apple Hardware Test 58 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
57 Using Apple Hardware Test 58 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 65 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 73 Understanding Ergonomics 75 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
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... in this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Many answers... to get started . Apple may be slightly different from what you are new to find out about getting started . If you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before...
... in this book may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Many answers... to get started . Apple may be slightly different from what you are new to find out about getting started . If you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before...
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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 Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power 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 Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away.
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..., Go First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the...
..., Go First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the...
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... name of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. Step 2: Connect to glow. For troubleshooting...
... name of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. Step 2: Connect to glow. For troubleshooting...
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... on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to...
... on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to...
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If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your ... later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your...
If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your ... later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your...
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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. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to change. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...
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. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to change. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...
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... completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up 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...
... completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up 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...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Battery (underneath) Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo...with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on page 20). Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters...
Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo...with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on page 20). Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...é All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets.... C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your ...
...é All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets.... C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your ...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000Base-T) , Audio in/ optical digital audio in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire d USB 2.0 power port 800 port ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ExpressCard/ 34 slot 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000Base-T) , Audio in/ optical digital audio in port ¯ MagSafe H FireWire d USB 2.0 power port 800 port ports £ Mini DisplayPort f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ExpressCard/ 34 slot 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... formats. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 23 ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to... a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life...
... formats. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 23 ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to... a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life...
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This option is a button, and you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is on the trackpad. To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. Here are ways to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to use your MacBook Pro trackpad: Â Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on by default. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
This option is a button, and you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is on the trackpad. To enable gestures and set other trackpad options, choose Apple () > System Preferences, and then click Trackpad. Here are ways to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the cursor and to use your MacBook Pro trackpad: Â Two-finger scrolling lets you can click anywhere on by default. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro