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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 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. Built-in the world at the same time.
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 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. Built-in the world at the same time.
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www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
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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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... setting up quickly and start using it up your computer in this book may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Apple may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you look over the information...
... setting up quickly and start using it up your computer in this book may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Apple may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you look over the information...
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What's 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 ...
What's 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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Plug the other end into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. First pull the AC plug up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Insert ...
Plug the other end into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in . AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. First pull the AC plug up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Insert ...
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If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is plugged into a power outlet. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is not installed. 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/...
If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is plugged into a power outlet. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is not installed. 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/...
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For information about setting up connection, you turn on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then... search for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® ...
For information about setting up connection, you turn on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then... search for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® ...
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The first time you turn on or start up" on page 49. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro. After it starts up . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open ...
The first time you turn on or start up" on page 49. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you've purchased from your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro. After it starts up . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open ...
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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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..., Go 15 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. To put it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to start up from the menu... the way you want using System Preferences. 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. When the computer is in sleep, you can put your MacBook Pro ...
..., Go 15 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. To put it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to start up from the menu... the way you want using System Preferences. 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. When the computer is in sleep, you can put your MacBook Pro ...
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... "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it to wake up your applications, documents, and computer settings...
... "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it to wake up your applications, documents, and computer settings...
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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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Spread or pinch two fingers to rotate photos and more. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Use two fingers to zoom in sleep. Tap the trackpad to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Display release button Push to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the...
Spread or pinch two fingers to rotate photos and more. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Use two fingers to zoom in sleep. Tap the trackpad to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Display release button Push to click or double-click. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the...
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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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Microphone (built in iSight camera is operating. 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 21 Chapter 2 ...
Microphone (built in iSight camera is operating. 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 21 Chapter 2 ...
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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 - 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