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... Your 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 Hardware...
... Your 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 Hardware...
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... "iSight" in Mac Help. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support. More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you have a problem Finding service and support for your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from Windows" under Top Customer Issues on...
... "iSight" in Mac Help. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support. More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you have a problem Finding service and support for your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from Windows" under Top Customer Issues on...
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...Apple recommends that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR2 SO-DIMM) format  1.25 inch or smaller  512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB  200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM Depending on the configuration of the MacBook Pro... additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Consult the service and support information that you purchased, both memory slots might already be full. Your MacBook Pro comes with your MacBook Pro. Your computer has two memory slots that...
...Apple recommends that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR2 SO-DIMM) format  1.25 inch or smaller  512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB  200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM Depending on the configuration of the MacBook Pro... additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Consult the service and support information that you purchased, both memory slots might already be full. Your MacBook Pro comes with your MacBook Pro. Your computer has two memory slots that...
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WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35
WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35
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If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot. WARNING: The internal components of the battery. The battery should pop up . 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. Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Slide both latches up slightly.
If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot. WARNING: The internal components of the battery. The battery should pop up . 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. Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Slide both latches up slightly.
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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 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.
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2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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... 3 If you need to a 30-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot. 4 Insert the memory card at a 25-degree angle. Line up slightly. Lift the memory card to remove a memory card that's already installed in the slot, spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in... the memory slot and slide the card into the memory slot. You might feel some resistance. Then firmly push the memory card into the slot until the...
... 3 If you need to a 30-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot. 4 Insert the memory card at a 25-degree angle. Line up slightly. Lift the memory card to remove a memory card that's already installed in the slot, spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in... the memory slot and slide the card into the memory slot. You might feel some resistance. Then firmly push the memory card into the slot until the...
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5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. 25O Correctly Incorrectly inserted inserted Note: Make sure your memory is installed according to this illustration, so the gold contacts are almost completely inserted into the connector. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. 25O Correctly Incorrectly inserted inserted Note: Make sure your memory is installed according to this illustration, so the gold contacts are almost completely inserted into the connector. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 6 Insert any additional memory in the second slot. 7 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before tightening the screws into place.
Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 6 Insert any additional memory in the second slot. 7 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before tightening the screws into place.
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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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... X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 43 If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you...
... X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More Info and then Memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 43 If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you...
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...such as additional memory or a peripheral. Things to try when you experience a problem working with the application selected. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems that led up to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook Pro If your computer.... Quitting a frozen application might "freeze" on the MacBook Pro Service Support website at www...
...such as additional memory or a peripheral. Things to try when you experience a problem working with the application selected. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems that led up to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook Pro If your computer.... Quitting a frozen application might "freeze" on the MacBook Pro Service Support website at www...
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... Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for service...indicating the battery's level of charge. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on when you plug in order until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and...
... Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button for at least 5 seconds. Â If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for service...indicating the battery's level of charge. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on when you plug in order until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and...
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Problems with your computer. 3 Restart your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. Open System Preferences and click Network. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. To use Network Diagnostics. If you have ... in this section for your type of connection or you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you through setting up . 4 When...
Problems with your computer. 3 Restart your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. Open System Preferences and click Network. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. To use Network Diagnostics. If you have ... in this section for your type of connection or you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you through setting up . 4 When...
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...MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Choose Help > Mac Help. You can find answers to www.apple.com/support. You can often find more . System Profiler To get information about your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Choose your MacBook Pro..., use System Profiler. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information ...
...MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Choose Help > Mac Help. You can find answers to www.apple.com/support. You can often find more . System Profiler To get information about your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Choose your MacBook Pro..., use System Profiler. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information ...
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... and other cables if any other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that can erase data... the power adapter before plugging the adapter into the MagSafe power port, remove it on a credit card, iPod, or other device. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Use only the power adapter that came with this port.
... and other cables if any other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that can erase data... the power adapter before plugging the adapter into the MagSafe power port, remove it on a credit card, iPod, or other device. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Use only the power adapter that came with this port.
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See iSight carrying your computer 65 changing the desktop 14 password 50 System Preferences 14 checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 controls brightness ... external display port 27 76 Looking for Something? Index A AC power adapter. See power adapter AirPort Extreme problems 54 using 32 AppleCare 58 Apple Hardware Test 51 Apple Remote 32 application freeze 46 applications Front Row 23, 32 iChat AV 23 iLife 31 Keynote 23 Photo Booth 23 audio line in port...
See iSight carrying your computer 65 changing the desktop 14 password 50 System Preferences 14 checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 controls brightness ... external display port 27 76 Looking for Something? Index A AC power adapter. See power adapter AirPort Extreme problems 54 using 32 AppleCare 58 Apple Hardware Test 51 Apple Remote 32 application freeze 46 applications Front Row 23, 32 iChat AV 23 iLife 31 Keynote 23 Photo Booth 23 audio line in port...
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...65 P password, resetting 50 Photo Booth application 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook Pro 27 power adapter plugging in 63 port 27 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 problems See also troubleshooting computer freezes 48 computer won't turn on 49 display goes ..., finding answers 30 high-speed USB 27 I iChat AV application 23 iLife applications 31 infrared (IR) receiver 23 installation instructions additional RAM 35 memory 35 overview 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 51 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 54 IP masquerading 54 iSight video camera 23 K ...
...65 P password, resetting 50 Photo Booth application 23 plug, AC 10 ports on MacBook Pro 27 power adapter plugging in 63 port 27 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 problems See also troubleshooting computer freezes 48 computer won't turn on 49 display goes ..., finding answers 30 high-speed USB 27 I iChat AV application 23 iLife applications 31 infrared (IR) receiver 23 installation instructions additional RAM 35 memory 35 overview 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 51 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 54 IP masquerading 54 iSight video camera 23 K ...