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... 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 That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 51 Using Apple Hardware Test...
... 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 That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 51 Using Apple Hardware Test...
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51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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... page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you first use your computer. Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this book may already know enough to find out about ...
... page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your computer in Mac Help. For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure you look over the information in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you first use your computer. Many answers to Macintosh computers, read this book may already know enough to find out about ...
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...pages take you can set it right away. What's in the 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 ...
...pages take you can set it right away. What's in the 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 ...
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... and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert...
... and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert...
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...from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the ...other end to glow. A green light indicates that the connector is being charged. ® ® Note: When 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. ...
...from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the ...other end to glow. A green light indicates that the connector is being charged. ® ® Note: When 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. ...
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...174; Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 30. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. If your computer doesn't turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set... Up, Go For more information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose ...
...174; Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 30. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. If your computer doesn't turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set... Up, Go For more information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose ...
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...trackpad. If you don't intend to select, click, or double-click items. Â Drag two fingers on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't use . For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac. Step 4: Configure your... MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on your MacBook Pro. Press the trackpad button to keep or use a mouse with Setup Assistant. For more information, choose Help...
...trackpad. If you don't intend to select, click, or double-click items. Â Drag two fingers on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't use . For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac. Step 4: Configure your... MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on your MacBook Pro. Press the trackpad button to keep or use a mouse with Setup Assistant. For more information, choose Help...
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As you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your command center for the specific preference you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook Pro. Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
As you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your command center for the specific preference you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook Pro. Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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...Saver, and set a sleep timer.  Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following:  Close the display. ... Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. To put it to start up from sleep, your MacBook Pro. To wake your MacBook Pro.  If the display is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning)...
...Saver, and set a sleep timer.  Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following:  Close the display. ... Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. To put it to start up from sleep, your MacBook Pro. To wake your MacBook Pro.  If the display is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning)...
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... Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following:  Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down .... The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important ...
... Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following:  Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down .... The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important ...
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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. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook Pro.
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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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...loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to sleep. Press the trackpad button to CDs and...release button Push to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power...
...loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to sleep. Press the trackpad button to CDs and...release button Push to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power...
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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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... or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie HD. Microphone (built in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Built-in IR receiver to... control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The...
... or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie HD. Microphone (built in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Built-in IR receiver to... control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The...
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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 - 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 -
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Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help > ... F12 opens Dashboard. To learn how to F12). o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on both displays). Volume controls Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the ...
Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help > ... F12 opens Dashboard. To learn how to F12). o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on both displays). Volume controls Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the ...