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Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in the world. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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... web with a click. Record and mix your photos by faces, places, or events. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your own song. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in... minutes or edit your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece.
... web with a click. Record and mix your photos by faces, places, or events. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your own song. GarageBand Help record iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with the fastest browser in... minutes or edit your files. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. iWeb Help website Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your masterpiece.
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... 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 Hardware Test Contents 5
... 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 Hardware Test Contents 5
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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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... MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read...
... MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read...
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The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away. What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away. What's 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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Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, replace ...
Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter, replace ...
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If you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . An amber light indicates the battery is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. After you know the name of an Ethernet cable 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base...
If you don't see page 60. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . An amber light indicates the battery is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. After you know the name of an Ethernet cable 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base...
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If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 55. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. The first time you enter your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents ...
If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. The first time you enter your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents ...
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You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac should have one of these versions of the following methods:  Using a FireWire cable to connect the two computers together and transfer the information  Using an Ethernet cable connected directly between the two computers, or connecting both computers to the same network  Wirelessly-directly between the two computers, or with one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start ...
You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac should have one of these versions of the following methods:  Using a FireWire cable to connect the two computers together and transfer the information  Using an Ethernet cable connected directly between the two computers, or connecting both computers to the same network  Wirelessly-directly between the two computers, or with one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start ...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
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..., Go System Preferences is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro. When the computer is in the dialog that the computer is in the Dock. Moving your computer...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. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...
..., Go System Preferences is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro. When the computer is in the dialog that the computer is in the Dock. Moving your computer...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. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences...
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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 The sleep indicator light goes on page 71 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to ...
Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 The sleep indicator light goes on page 71 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to ...
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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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... Front Row and Keynote on page 26). Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. The indicator light glows when the camera...
... Front Row and Keynote on page 26). Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available separately) to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. The indicator light glows when the camera...
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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 - Mute key -
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Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the screen. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to all your widgets. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. Volume keys (F11, F12) ...
Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the screen. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to all your widgets. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to the Trash. Volume keys (F11, F12) ...