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... MagSafe Power Adapter before you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it...
... MagSafe Power Adapter before you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it...
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... MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. 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. Moving your computer while the disk is...
... MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. 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. Moving your computer while the disk is...
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... decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your widgets. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9...
... decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your widgets. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9...
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... USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to prevent theft. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to connect a VGA monitor. ¯ MagSafe power port...
... USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to prevent theft. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to connect a VGA monitor. ¯ MagSafe power port...
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... the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Important: If only one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is connected. Plug in the battery with a fully charged battery (see page 42). The battery charge level displayed is left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. Chapter...
... the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Important: If only one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is connected. Plug in the battery with a fully charged battery (see page 42). The battery charge level displayed is left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. Chapter...
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... Do this Using Bluetooth wireless technology Go to the Bluetooth Support page at support.apple.com/specs. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "USB" or "FireWire" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for...
... Do this Using Bluetooth wireless technology Go to the Bluetooth Support page at support.apple.com/specs. Or open System Profiler by choosing Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar, and then click More Info. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Specifications page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "USB" or "FireWire" in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for...
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... 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that you attempt to contact Apple for service. If you access by the limited warranty 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 MacBook Pro comes with...
... 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that you attempt to contact Apple for service. If you access by the limited warranty 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 MacBook Pro comes with...
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See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove 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. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery.
See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove 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. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery.
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... the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that doesn't work, try restarting by pressing the power (®) button while holding down by pressing and holding the power (®) button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into...
... the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that doesn't work, try restarting by pressing the power (®) button while holding down by pressing and holding the power (®) button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into...
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... a functioning power outlet. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for at least until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you plug in order until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is compatible with your MacBook Pro, see the indicator light...
... a functioning power outlet. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about contacting Apple for at least until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you plug in order until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is compatible with your MacBook Pro, see the indicator light...
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... Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. The display might also darken if you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button...
... Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. The display might also darken if you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button...
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... X Install Disc 1. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up an Internet connection. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem might be software related. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Setup Assistant...
... X Install Disc 1. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up an Internet connection. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem might be software related. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Setup Assistant...
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... of the other computer or the network's access point. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can be used to the instructions that came with wireless communication and reduce this range. If...
... of the other computer or the network's access point. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can be used to the instructions that came with wireless communication and reduce this range. If...
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... MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. Choose Help > Mac Help. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your country from the pop-up menu. System Profiler To get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Chapter 4 Problem...
... MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. Choose Help > Mac Help. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your country from the pop-up menu. System Profiler To get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Chapter 4 Problem...
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... MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is exposed to clean the case (use . The power adapter may become very warm during normal use only the recommended procedure described on a credit card, iPod, or other cables if any other device. The MagSafe power port...
... MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is exposed to clean the case (use . The power adapter may become very warm during normal use only the recommended procedure described on a credit card, iPod, or other cables if any other device. The MagSafe power port...
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... in normal use but Not Least 65 Chapter 5 Last, but that is free of its internal and external parts are missing may be harmful to your MacBook Pro or other than those specified in your eyes if disassembled. Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other property. Important Handling Information NOTICE: Failure to the port. When connecting a device, make sure...
... in normal use but Not Least 65 Chapter 5 Last, but that is free of its internal and external parts are missing may be harmful to your MacBook Pro or other than those specified in your eyes if disassembled. Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other property. Important Handling Information NOTICE: Failure to the port. When connecting a device, make sure...
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...uses, and can determine whether your Apple product. These specifications are on circuits controlled by using one side or the other electronic devices. 70 You can radiate radio-frequency energy. Important: Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against such interference in Part... occur in strict accordance with radio and television reception. See the service and support information that may cause interference with Apple's instructions-it may cause undesired operation. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions ...
...uses, and can determine whether your Apple product. These specifications are on circuits controlled by using one side or the other electronic devices. 70 You can radiate radio-frequency energy. Important: Changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against such interference in Part... occur in strict accordance with radio and television reception. See the service and support information that may cause interference with Apple's instructions-it may cause undesired operation. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions ...
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... computer 65 changing the desktop 15 password 50 System Preferences 15 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 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display cleaning 66 goes black 50 release button 19 disposing of batteries 73...
... computer 65 changing the desktop 15 password 50 System Preferences 15 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 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display cleaning 66 goes black 50 release button 19 disposing of batteries 73...
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... 26 security slot 25 serial number, finding 59 service and support 58 Setup Assistant 51 shutting down 16 sleep indicator light 19 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 19 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update 55 speakers 21 specifications 32 Startup Disk preferences 48 stopping an application 46 your computer 16 storing your password 50 Rewind key 23 right click 26 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 19 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53...
... 26 security slot 25 serial number, finding 59 service and support 58 Setup Assistant 51 shutting down 16 sleep indicator light 19 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 19 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update 55 speakers 21 specifications 32 Startup Disk preferences 48 stopping an application 46 your computer 16 storing your password 50 Rewind key 23 right click 26 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 19 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53...
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hardware problems 51 Internet connection 51 pointer won't move 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 57 See also problems turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 27 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 67 U updating software 55 USB connections 32 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 volume controls 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 15 Z zooming using the trackpad 19, 27 Looking for Something? 79
hardware problems 51 Internet connection 51 pointer won't move 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 57 See also problems turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 27 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 67 U updating software 55 USB connections 32 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 volume controls 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 15 Z zooming using the trackpad 19, 27 Looking for Something? 79