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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 its system software, so the images shown in this book may be found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to get started . For information... about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on page 30. Many answers to find out about ...
Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to get started . For information... about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on page 30. Many answers to find out about ...
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... the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 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...
... the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 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...
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... extended position. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready...
... extended position. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Attach the included AC power cord to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready...
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...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. If you don't see a light, make sure that the battery is fully charged ...or is not installed. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ...
...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. If you don't see a light, make sure that the battery is fully charged ...or is not installed. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ...
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You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up a wireless connection, choose ... to start up" on or start up. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 30. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. For more information about setting up , Setup Assistant ...
You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up a wireless connection, choose ... to start up" on or start up. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 30. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. For more information about setting up , Setup Assistant ...
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... iTunes Store. Press the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items. Â Drag two fingers on your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you use your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you enter your Internet and email information ...you 've purchased from your previous Mac. Go to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. The first time you...
... iTunes Store. Press the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items. Â Drag two fingers on your MacBook Pro. Setup Assistant helps you use your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you enter your Internet and email information ...you 've purchased from your previous Mac. Go to transfer information when you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. The first time you...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. 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. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 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. As you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. 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. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 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. As you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is in sleep, you left them. 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. Â Press and ... power (®) button, or any key on the keyboard, or any button on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep, do one of data or the inability to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) ...
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is in sleep, you left them. 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. Â Press and ... power (®) button, or any key on the keyboard, or any button on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep, do one of data or the inability to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) ...
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.... Â 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: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes...
.... Â 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: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes...
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products 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 all of your MacBook Pro.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products 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 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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Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to CDs and DVDs. Press the trackpad button to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Display release button Push to click ...or double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading ...
Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to CDs and DVDs. Press the trackpad button to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Display release button Push to click ...or double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading ...
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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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..., snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie HD. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator... in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly with the microphone or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23
..., snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie HD. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator... in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly with the microphone or talk with Your MacBook Pro 23
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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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... the brightness of the keyboard illumination. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in display and an external... Press and hold this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25
... the brightness of the keyboard illumination. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in display and an external... Press and hold this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25