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... MacBook Pro 22 Additional Features 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...
... MacBook Pro 22 Additional Features 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...
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... it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Step 1: Plug In the...
... it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Step 1: Plug In the...
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...174; 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. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is not installed. G Gigabit Ethernet port (...make sure that the connector is being charged. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. If 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 phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready...
...174; 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. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is not installed. G Gigabit Ethernet port (...make sure that the connector is being charged. A green light indicates that the battery is seated properly. If 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 phone wall jack. Chapter 1 Ready...
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Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down 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 ... 65 for a day or two, it's best to prevent your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready,...
Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down 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 ... 65 for a day or two, it's best to prevent your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use 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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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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... Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. 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 using battery power when you are away from a power outlet.... ® 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. 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 using battery power when you are away from a power outlet.... ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21
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.... ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 27 Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to your MacBook Pro. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. ... USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. H Two FireWire ports (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices....
.... ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 27 Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to your MacBook Pro. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. ... USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. H Two FireWire ports (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices....
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...as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can check the charge with a charged one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left in or out of time that you use and the external devices ... using a power adapter, it's best to show how much charge is connected. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left. The length of your computer. You can run your MacBook Pro varies, depending on the applications you can determine the charge left in the power adapter to...
...as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can check the charge with a charged one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is left in or out of time that you use and the external devices ... using a power adapter, it's best to show how much charge is connected. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left. The length of your computer. You can run your MacBook Pro varies, depending on the applications you can determine the charge left in the power adapter to...
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... left in the menu bar. For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system...
... left in the menu bar. For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system...
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Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (... computer and on , off or in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support. The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook Pro is available in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in sleep.
Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (... computer and on , off or in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, when the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support. The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook Pro is available in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off , or in sleep.
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...for "Internet" in Mac Help. Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Search for the battery Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications See The AirPort Support page at the top...page, and then selecting AirPort Help from the menu bar, and then click More Info. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and...
...for "Internet" in Mac Help. Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Search for the battery Connecting a printer FireWire and USB connections Connecting to the Internet Connecting an external display Apple Remote Front Row Burning a CD or DVD Specifications See The AirPort Support page at the top...page, and then selecting AirPort Help from the menu bar, and then click More Info. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and...
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...Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. You can accept an SDRAM module that you attempt to contact Apple for service. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory...200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM Depending on your MacBook Pro. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your computer has two memory slots that came with a minimum of ...
...Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. You can accept an SDRAM module that you attempt to contact Apple for service. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory...200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM Depending on your MacBook Pro. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your computer has two memory slots that came with a minimum of ...
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Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery.
Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery.
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The battery should pop up . WARNING: The internal components of the battery. If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot. Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Slide both latches up slightly. 2 Turn over the MacBook Pro and locate the release latches on either side of your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting it out.
The battery should pop up . WARNING: The internal components of the battery. If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot. Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Slide both latches up slightly. 2 Turn over the MacBook Pro and locate the release latches on either side of your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting it out.
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Step 2: Installing Memory 1 Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws holding the memory door and remove it from the battery bay of the computer. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37
Step 2: Installing Memory 1 Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws holding the memory door and remove it from the battery bay of the computer. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37
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Step 3: Replacing the Battery 1 Place the bottom edge of the battery down until the battery latches lock into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Gently press the top edge of the battery in the battery compartment.
Step 3: Replacing the Battery 1 Place the bottom edge of the battery down until the battery latches lock into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Gently press the top edge of the battery in the battery compartment.
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... replugging the power cord to reseat it is compatible with your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for at least until that came with your computer. Be sure to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. If a single indicator light is plugged into...
... replugging the power cord to reseat it is compatible with your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for at least until that came with your computer. Be sure to four lights indicating the battery's level of charge. If a single indicator light is plugged into...
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... trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that are connected to your MacBook Pro except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that might also darken if you have ...1. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your computer and hold down the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before ...
... trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that are connected to your MacBook Pro except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery ( ) status icon in any devices that might also darken if you have ...1. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your computer and hold down the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To see how much the battery has charged, look at least 10 percent before ...
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.../Utilities/System Profiler. For information about removing the battery, see page 35. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 59 Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook Pro in the Contents panel. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose...
.../Utilities/System Profiler. For information about removing the battery, see page 35. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 59 Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook Pro in the Contents panel. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose...
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... the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that can erase data on page 66). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter is exposed to...has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord...
... the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that can erase data on page 66). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter is exposed to...has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord...