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Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
Say hello to your fingers. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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...What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30... Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 45 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Using Apple ...
...What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30... Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 45 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Using Apple ...
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58 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
58 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 63 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 71 Important Handling Information 74 Understanding Ergonomics 76 Apple and the Environment 77 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
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...safety information starting on your computer. Many answers to find out about getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can be slightly different from what you can set it up quickly...start using it right away. If you're an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . Make sure you look over the information in this MacBook Pro. For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to Macintosh ...
...safety information starting on your computer. Many answers to find out about getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can be slightly different from what you can set it up quickly...start using it right away. If you're an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . Make sure you look over the information in this MacBook Pro. For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to Macintosh ...
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The following pages take you can set it right away. What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
The following pages take you can set it right away. What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9
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... Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing...completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Step 1: Plug In the 85W ...
... Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing...completely extended position. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Step 1: Plug In the 85W ...
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For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is plugged in. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. When you ... AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is turned on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Step 2: Connect to a cable modem...
For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is plugged in. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wired connection, connect one end of the network. When you ... AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is turned on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Step 2: Connect to a cable modem...
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® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up " on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on or start up.
® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up " on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on or start up.
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... deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any... See the next section, "Migrating Information to keep or use . If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to Your...
... deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any... See the next section, "Migrating Information to keep or use . If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you don't intend to Your...
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... for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac. You can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Go to transfer information...
... for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac. You can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. If the connection is complete. Go to transfer information...
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...in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System ...Preferences icon in sleep, you want to Sleep If you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you 'll be away...
...in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System ...Preferences icon in sleep, you want to Sleep If you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you 'll be away...
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...71 for a couple of days or longer, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open it to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17... To shut down . m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â...
...71 for a couple of days or longer, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open it to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17... To shut down . m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator ® lights (side) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot ® Power button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator ® lights (side) Trackpad Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot ® Power button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...Built-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Press the battery button to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on page 26). Security slot Attach...Use battery power when you are away from up to sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Slot...
...Built-in stereo speakers Listen to prevent theft. Press the battery button to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Touch the trackpad with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on page 26). Security slot Attach...Use battery power when you are away from up to sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. Slot...
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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 -
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... volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to the Trash. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this...
... volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or pause ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to the Trash. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini , Audio in DisplayPort port ¯ MagSafe power port H FireWire 800 port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port ExpressCard/ 34 slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) £ Mini , Audio in DisplayPort port ¯ MagSafe power port H FireWire 800 port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port ExpressCard/ 34 slot 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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.... You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 d Three high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard..., disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your local Apple store. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a ...
.... You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 d Three high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect an iPod, iPhone, mouse, keyboard..., disk drive, digital camera, joystick, modem, and more to your MacBook Pro. , Audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your local Apple store. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a ...