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www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help iSight Spotlight Find anything on your system as fast as you type. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Spotlight Music Front Row with up to three colleagues anywhere in iSight camera Videoconference with Apple Remote Present slides, photos, and videos from across the room. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help Front Row Built-in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help iSight Spotlight Find anything on your system as fast as you type. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Spotlight Music Front Row with up to three colleagues anywhere in iSight camera Videoconference with Apple Remote Present slides, photos, and videos from across the room. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help Front Row Built-in the world at the same time.
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.../garageband GarageBand Help podcast Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Dashboard Manage your photos Import, organize, and share up -to 250,000 photos. Then transform them into beautiful photo books.... Publish One-click websites Easily create websites and blogs complete with video, podcasts, and photos. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Podcasts Record a professional-sounding podcast using sound effects and jingles. www...
.../garageband GarageBand Help podcast Dashboard widgets Get up to -date information instantly. View stocks, check the weather, track flights, and much more. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Dashboard Manage your photos Import, organize, and share up -to 250,000 photos. Then transform them into beautiful photo books.... Publish One-click websites Easily create websites and blogs complete with video, podcasts, and photos. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Podcasts Record a professional-sounding podcast using sound effects and jingles. www...
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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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... to questions can set it right away. If you may be found on your computer. Many answers to get started . Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the...
... to questions can set it right away. If you may be found on your computer. Many answers to get started . Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Remove the...
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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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
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... in their completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet.
... in their completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet.
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...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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates that the battery is not...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 ...
...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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates that the battery is not...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 ...
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...page 30. After it starts up " 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 Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to... start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. 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 . See "Getting Answers" on or start up...
...page 30. After it starts up " 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 Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to... start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. 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 . See "Getting Answers" on or start up...
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... in iTunes. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it 's best to transfer information when you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can help you use your other information from being... later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the trackpad to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant...
... in iTunes. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it 's best to transfer information when you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can help you use your other information from being... later using Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the trackpad to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant...
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As you want using System Preferences. 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 to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference 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 MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
As you want using System Preferences. 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 to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference 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 MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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...spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you..., click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on ...
...spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you..., click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button, or any key on ...
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... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog ...that appears. To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for a day or two, it down 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
... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog ...that appears. To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for a day or two, it down 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
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 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. 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.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 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. 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.
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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 double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to...
... or double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to...
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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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... Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when 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 stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over... pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie HD. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. 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 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 stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Chapter 2 Life with friends live over... pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie HD. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating.