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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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Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. 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. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. 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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... 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...
... 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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...information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Make sure you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . ...its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may be found on your computer. If you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before you ...
...information about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Make sure you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . ...its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may be found on your computer. If you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before you ...
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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 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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... remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to... To extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. 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 As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to... To extend the reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to...
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An amber light indicates the battery is fully charged. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready,...194; To use a wireless network with the built-in . A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and...
An amber light indicates the battery is fully charged. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready,...194; To use a wireless network with the built-in . A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and...
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After it starts up . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
After it starts up . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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... using an Ethernet or wireless connection. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. See the next section... 13 Step 4: Configure your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant.
... using an Ethernet or wireless connection. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. See the next section... 13 Step 4: Configure your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant.
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... can do it later using Migration Assistant on ) that you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. If the connection is complete. Important: Don't use the other Mac should have one of these versions of the following methods: Â Using a FireWire...
... can do it later using Migration Assistant on ) that you can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. If the connection is complete. Important: Don't use the other Mac should have one of these versions of the following methods: Â Using a FireWire...
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...indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can quickly customize the desktop ... Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the Dock. You can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change.
...indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears.  Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for only a short time, put your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can quickly customize the desktop ... Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the Dock. You can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change.
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... during the shutdown process. To shut down . If you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly... as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling ...
... during the shutdown process. To shut down . If you left them. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly... as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling ...
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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 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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...sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on page 26). Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with one... to control Front Row and Keynote on and off, or put it to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away....
...sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with iMovie. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on page 26). Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with one... to control Front Row and Keynote on and off, or put it to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you are away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away....
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Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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 -
Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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 -
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... ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help...
... ('), or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help...
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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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..., 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. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it to a high... a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. f Audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including ...
..., 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. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it to a high... a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 You can purchase adapters for supported video formats. f Audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones (including ...
