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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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... Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in this MacBook Pro. Make sure you may be found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Your 17-inch...to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to get started .
... Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in this MacBook Pro. Make sure you may be found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Your 17-inch...to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to get started .
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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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up ...
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... Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic...
... Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic...
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...-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. An amber light indicates that the connector is not installed. Step 2: To access the... network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. ® ® 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 ...
...-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. An amber light indicates that the connector is not installed. Step 2: To access the... network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. ® ® 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 ...
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Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. You hear a tone when you turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For ... Answers" on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up " on , see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. If...
Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. You hear a tone when you turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For ... Answers" on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up " on , see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. If...
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...use Setup Assistant to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Go to scroll. The first time you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the Help... menu in iTunes. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user ...
...use Setup Assistant to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Go to scroll. The first time you can help you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the Help... menu in iTunes. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user ...
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Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. 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. As you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. 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.
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... light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, 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 sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings... are exactly as you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. Moving your computer while the disk is spinning can...
... light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, 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 sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings... are exactly as you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. Moving your computer while the disk is spinning can...
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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's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of...
...; 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's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of...
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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 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 Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features 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 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 Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features 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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...writes 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. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to release the display ...and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Press the trackpad button to CDs...
...writes 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. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to release the display ...and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Press the trackpad button to CDs...
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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 Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. 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. Chapter 2 Life... the microphone 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 Microphone (built in iSight camera is operating.
... camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. 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. Chapter 2 Life... the microphone 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 Microphone (built in iSight camera is operating.
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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 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 -
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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).... same information on the key. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - To learn how to the Trash. Mute control Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "...By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key 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).... same information on the key. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - To learn how to the Trash. Mute control Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "...By default, F11 opens Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to F12).