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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 ... protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you see "Getting Answers" on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . If you are new to questions can set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in... the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you first use your computer. If you have never used...
Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this ... protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you see "Getting Answers" on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . If you are new to questions can set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in... the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you first use your computer. If you have never used...
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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 Â... 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 Â... 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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... sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. When disconnecting the power adapter...
... sure it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. When disconnecting the power adapter...
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...the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. If you don't see a light, make sure that the battery is being charged. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem... is not installed. ® ® 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. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. Chapter ...
...the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. If you don't see a light, make sure that the battery is being charged. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem... is not installed. ® ® 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. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is seated properly. Chapter ...
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... moments to turn on or start up " on page 30. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. For more information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. See "Getting Answers" on page 49. ...
... moments to turn on or start up " on page 30. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. For more information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. See "Getting Answers" on page 49. ...
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...information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you don't use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another ...using Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. For more information, choose Help >...
...information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you don't use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another ...using Migration Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide one finger across the trackpad. For more information, choose Help >...
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Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As you want using System Preferences. 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 to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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...causing loss of data or the inability to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on the .../Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can put it to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display...
...causing loss of data or the inability to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on the .../Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. When the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can put it to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display...
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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: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep ...indicator light goes on page 65 for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see...
... 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 on page 65 for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook Pro. 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 your MacBook Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook Pro. 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 your MacBook Pro. The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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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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...or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes ...to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Press the trackpad button to CDs and DVDs. Display ...
...or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes ...to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Press the trackpad button to CDs and DVDs. Display ...
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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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... light glows when the built-in iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 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. Built-in iSight...
... light glows when the built-in iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 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. Built-in iSight...
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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 - 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
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o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - F11, F12 By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Volume controls Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the sound ... display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ...
o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - F11, F12 By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Volume controls Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the sound ... display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ...