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Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive.
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Enhance your song to a virtual stage. Publish to a Web Gallery with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with a click.
Enhance your song to a virtual stage. Publish to a Web Gallery with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with a click.
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 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 ...
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51 Using Apple Hardware Test 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 Using Apple Hardware Test 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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... can set it right away. Make sure you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Some...
... can set it right away. Make sure you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Some...
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The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you ...
The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you ...
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As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully ...
As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully ...
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A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is not...
A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is not...
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... power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. To... use a dial-up a wireless connection, from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on ...
... power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. To... use a dial-up a wireless connection, from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on ...
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Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your previous Mac. Go to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your other information from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to start up. The first time you turn on or start up"...
Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your previous Mac. Go to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your other information from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to start up. The first time you turn on or start up"...
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Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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... can quickly make the desktop look the way you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the Dock. You can put it to sleep or..., do one of data or the inability to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose...
... can quickly make the desktop look the way you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the Dock. You can put it to sleep or..., do one of data or the inability to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose...
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... from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on...
... from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on...
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2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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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 18 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 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Display release button Push to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with Your MacBook Pro 19 Use two fingers to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. Tap the trackpad to rotate photos and more. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to zoom in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. ...
Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Display release button Push to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with Your MacBook Pro 19 Use two fingers to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. Tap the trackpad to rotate photos and more. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to zoom in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. ...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro...
... Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key -
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key -