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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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Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Many answers to get started . If you are new to ...found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers"...
Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Many answers to get started . If you are new to ...found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers"...
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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 ...
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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... is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . 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...
... is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . 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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® ® Note: When you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet...the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the 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. A green light indicates that the ...
® ® Note: When you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet...the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the 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. A green light indicates that the ...
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...automatically. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up. You ..." on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 30. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If...
...automatically. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up. You ..." on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 30. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If...
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... start up a user account on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you automatically...Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just as you use a mouse with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant...
... start up a user account on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you automatically...Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just as you use a mouse with Setup Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant...
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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 using System Preferences. Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. As you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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 using System Preferences. Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. As you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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...;) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. Putting Your MacBook Pro to wake your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on the keyboard, or any... button on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is ...
...;) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. Putting Your MacBook Pro to wake your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on the keyboard, or any... button on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is ...
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... or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready...
... or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready...
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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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...; Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Press the trackpad button to sleep. Display release button Push to CDs and DVDs. Battery Run 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 click or double-click. Slot-loading SuperDrive...
...; Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Press the trackpad button to sleep. Display release button Push to CDs and DVDs. Battery Run 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 click or double-click. Slot-loading SuperDrive...
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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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.... Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly with the microphone or talk with iMovie HD. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in...
.... Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly with the microphone or talk with iMovie HD. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in...
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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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to F12). Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on both displays). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from ...
... You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to F12). Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on both displays). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from ...