User Guide
Page 5
... 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 MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems...
... 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 MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems...
User Guide
Page 8
... the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up...
... the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you can be slightly different from what you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up...
User Guide
Page 9
... Box ® MENU Apple Remote AC plug 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 up...
... Box ® MENU Apple Remote AC plug 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 up...
User Guide
Page 11
... Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. A green light indicates that the connector is seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: When you need the external Apple USB...
... Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. A green light indicates that the connector is seated properly. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: When you need the external Apple USB...
User Guide
Page 13
... MacBook Pro. The first time you turn on your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your previous Mac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set...
... MacBook Pro. The first time you turn on your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you don't use . Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your previous Mac. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your Internet and email information and set...
User Guide
Page 15
... finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. When the computer is already open it to sleep. To put your MacBook Pro to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on the keyboard...
... finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. When the computer is already open it to sleep. To put your MacBook Pro to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on the keyboard...
User Guide
Page 27
... the MacBook Pro battery. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to connect a VGA monitor. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Three high-speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera...
... the MacBook Pro battery. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to connect a VGA monitor. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d Three high-speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera...
User Guide
Page 30
... menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on , off or in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro...
... menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on , off or in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro...
User Guide
Page 32
... USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications See The AirPort Support page at the top of a Mac Help page, and then selecting AirPort Help from the menu bar, and then click More Info. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open the Bluetooth...
... USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications See The AirPort Support page at the top of a Mac Help page, and then selecting AirPort Help from the menu bar, and then click More Info. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. Or open the Bluetooth...
User Guide
Page 34
...) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Your computer has two memory slots that you purchased, both memory slots might already be full. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. If you access by the limited warranty on the configuration of the MacBook Pro you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer...
...) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Your computer has two memory slots that you purchased, both memory slots might already be full. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. If you access by the limited warranty on the configuration of the MacBook Pro you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer...
User Guide
Page 46
... Solution The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your work in Mac Help and on the screen. Occasionally you may have a problem. When you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Problems that occur only with a specific application might "freeze" on the MacBook Pro Service Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. To force an application to quit a frozen application without restarting...
... Solution The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your work in Mac Help and on the screen. Occasionally you may have a problem. When you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Problems that occur only with a specific application might "freeze" on the MacBook Pro Service Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. To force an application to quit a frozen application without restarting...
User Guide
Page 49
... to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter...
... to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter...
User Guide
Page 50
... system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that might be using the disc and try again. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work , restart the computer while holding down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar, and follow the onscreen instructions.
... system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that might be using the disc and try again. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work , restart the computer while holding down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar, and follow the onscreen instructions.
User Guide
Page 51
... onscreen instructions. 5 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If you have trouble with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro...
... onscreen instructions. 5 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Make a note of the computer's components, such as the memory or processor. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If you have trouble with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro...
User Guide
Page 55
... Help from Apple. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software updates, drivers, and other enhancements from the menu bar). Up to check the Apple server periodically, and download and install updated software. To check for "Software Update" in the menu bar. When you don't see the bars, try changing your MacBook Pro to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. If...
... Help from Apple. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software updates, drivers, and other enhancements from the menu bar). Up to check the Apple server periodically, and download and install updated software. To check for "Software Update" in the menu bar. When you don't see the bars, try changing your MacBook Pro to four bars appear, indicating signal strength. If...
User Guide
Page 57
... hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Choose your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the pop-up menu. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro...
... hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. Choose your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the pop-up menu. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro...
User Guide
Page 70
... Apple's instructions-it off. Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement This device complies with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for additional suggestions. However, there is important that you use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to radios, television sets...
... Apple's instructions-it off. Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement This device complies with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for additional suggestions. However, there is important that you use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables (including Ethernet network cables) between system components to radios, television sets...
User Guide
Page 76
... memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 controls brightness 25 keyboard 25 volume 25 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 25 desktop, customizing 14 display cleaning 66 external 27 goes black 50 release button 21 disposing of batteries 73 Dock 30 downloading software 55 drive, optical 21, 65 DSL modem 11 DVI port 27 E ejecting a disc...
... memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 controls brightness 25 keyboard 25 volume 25 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 25 desktop, customizing 14 display cleaning 66 external 27 goes black 50 release button 21 disposing of batteries 73 Dock 30 downloading software 55 drive, optical 21, 65 DSL modem 11 DVI port 27 E ejecting a disc...
User Guide
Page 77
... mouse 27 Mute control 25 N network address translation (NAT) 54 network connections 53 Network Diagnostics 51 Network Setup Assistant 51 number, serial 59 Num Lock key 25 O online resources 57 optical digital audio ports 27 optical drive 21, 65 P password, resetting 50 Photo Booth application 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook Pro 27 power adapter plugging in 63 port 27 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 problems See also troubleshooting computer freezes 48 computer won't turn...
... mouse 27 Mute control 25 N network address translation (NAT) 54 network connections 53 Network Diagnostics 51 Network Setup Assistant 51 number, serial 59 Num Lock key 25 O online resources 57 optical digital audio ports 27 optical drive 21, 65 P password, resetting 50 Photo Booth application 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook Pro 27 power adapter plugging in 63 port 27 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 problems See also troubleshooting computer freezes 48 computer won't turn...
User Guide
Page 78
trouble using AirPort 54 putting your MacBook Pro to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 48 R RAM, installing 35 reinstalling software 56 removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 42 resetting your password 50 S safety general safety instructions 62 power adapter 63 scrolling trackpad feature 21 SDRAM specifications 34 security slot 27 serial number, finding 59 service and support 58 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 16 sleep indicator light 21 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 21 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update 55 speakers 23 specifications 32...
trouble using AirPort 54 putting your MacBook Pro to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 48 R RAM, installing 35 reinstalling software 56 removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 42 resetting your password 50 S safety general safety instructions 62 power adapter 63 scrolling trackpad feature 21 SDRAM specifications 34 security slot 27 serial number, finding 59 service and support 58 Setup Assistant 13 shutting down 16 sleep indicator light 21 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 21 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update 55 speakers 23 specifications 32...