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...more information. If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help ...can help you turn on your other information from the iTunes Store. The first time you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks...
...more information. If you don't intend to keep or use your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help ...can help you turn on your other information from the iTunes Store. The first time you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks...
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... choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. If the connection is terminated during migration, you don't use the other information from another Mac computer. Go to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete.
... choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. If the connection is terminated during migration, you don't use the other information from another Mac computer. Go to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac for anything else until the migration is complete.
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... bar. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see page 74 for a couple of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you... left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake your MacBook Pro. mm If the...
... bar. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see page 74 for a couple of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you... left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake your MacBook Pro. mm If the...
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... an Apple Remote (available separately) with the microphone (located above the Esc key on page 26). Press the battery button to prevent theft. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with iMovie. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to ...battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on your...
... an Apple Remote (available separately) with the microphone (located above the Esc key on page 26). Press the battery button to prevent theft. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with iMovie. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to ...battery and battery indicator lights Use battery power when you're away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on your...
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For more information, see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." ÂÂ Two-finger pinching lets you zoom in certain applications. When you rotate photos, pages, and more. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The following trackpad gestures work in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and more. ÂÂ Two-finger rotating lets you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on the surface of the trackpad.
For more information, see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." ÂÂ Two-finger pinching lets you zoom in certain applications. When you rotate photos, pages, and more. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The following trackpad gestures work in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and more. ÂÂ Two-finger rotating lets you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on the surface of the trackpad.
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...Click the checkboxes to show the desktop or display all applications. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 29 ÂÂ Three-finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the left or right activates Application Switcher so you can cycle through open windows. Swiping four... fingers to the previous or next photo, and more. ÂÂ Four-finger swiping works in the Finder and all open applications. To enable or disable any of the gestures, choose Apple () ...
...Click the checkboxes to show the desktop or display all applications. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 29 ÂÂ Three-finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the left or right activates Application Switcher so you can cycle through open windows. Swiping four... fingers to the previous or next photo, and more. ÂÂ Four-finger swiping works in the Finder and all open applications. To enable or disable any of the gestures, choose Apple () ...
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...indicator lights, see page 55. You can determine the charge remaining in the battery with Your MacBook Pro The length of your MacBook Pro. The battery charge level displayed is based on the applications you 're traveling by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in battery. For more ... remains in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you can help conserve battery charge-for example, when you use , and adjust your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in the menu...
...indicator lights, see page 55. You can determine the charge remaining in the battery with Your MacBook Pro The length of your MacBook Pro. The battery charge level displayed is based on the applications you 're traveling by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in battery. For more ... remains in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you can help conserve battery charge-for example, when you use , and adjust your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in the menu...
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... Extreme wireless The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. technology 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Or open an iLife application, open Help for your MacBook Pro "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 49. Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about using your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www...
... Extreme wireless The AirPort Support page at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. technology 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Or open an iLife application, open Help for your MacBook Pro "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 49. Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about using your MacBook Pro if you 'll love a Mac" at www...
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...." Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB." Apple news The Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). and manuals for "printing...
...." Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB." Apple news The Apple website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting a printer Mac Help and search for Apple products Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later). and manuals for "printing...
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Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 10 Replace the bottom case. Long Short For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on page 62. Replace and tighten the ten screws you removed in step 2 in their proper locations, making sure to insert the shorter screws at the angles shown in the illustration.
Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 10 Replace the bottom case. Long Short For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on page 62. Replace and tighten the ten screws you removed in step 2 in their proper locations, making sure to insert the shorter screws at the angles shown in the illustration.
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... Solution Making a note of the Mac OS installed on your MacBook Pro, there's usually a simple and quick solution. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that the application is not compatible with your MacBook Pro. Things to try when you have problems while working with the... on for troubleshooting tips to note include: ÂÂ The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Occasionally you may have a problem. You can also find the answers you need. Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
... Solution Making a note of the Mac OS installed on your MacBook Pro, there's usually a simple and quick solution. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that the application is not compatible with your MacBook Pro. Things to try when you have problems while working with the... on for troubleshooting tips to note include: ÂÂ The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Occasionally you may have a problem. You can also find the answers you need. Read on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
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...open . Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook Pro, go to make sure the problem is compatible with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the ...Mac OS X" on the screen. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer to www.apple.com/guide. Search for the word "freeze" to see if it is entirely cleared up. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. If ...
...open . Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your MacBook Pro, go to make sure the problem is compatible with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the ...Mac OS X" on the screen. The application quits, leaving all other applications open applications and restart the computer to www.apple.com/guide. Search for the word "freeze" to see if it is entirely cleared up. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with your computer. If ...
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..., and all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you have trouble ejecting a disc ÂÂ Quit any applications that might be replaced. Then restart your preferred language. 3 When the next screen appears, choose Reset Password...'t work, restart the computer while holding down the C key as it starts up. 2 When prompted, choose your computer and hold down the trackpad. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
..., and all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you have trouble ejecting a disc ÂÂ Quit any applications that might be replaced. Then restart your preferred language. 3 When the next screen appears, choose Reset Password...'t work, restart the computer while holding down the C key as it starts up. 2 When prompted, choose your computer and hold down the trackpad. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
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... seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Restart your MacBook Pro while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from the Applications Install DVD that came with one...
... seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it . 2 Restart your MacBook Pro while holding down the D key. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from the Applications Install DVD that came with one...
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...click Network. Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me " button to open Network Setup Assistant. Problems with Network Diagnostics. If ... your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section starting with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Network Setup Assistant application to help walk you are using to connect to access. You can try the following steps.
...click Network. Click the "Assist me ." 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me " button to open Network Setup Assistant. Problems with Network Diagnostics. If ... your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section starting with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Network Setup Assistant application to help walk you are using to connect to access. You can try the following steps.
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... for you back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is complete, click Restart to restart your computer. 6 Follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to install on. For instructions, see the following ...ready for any applications that came with your computer. If you need to reinstall Mac OS X and applications. Don't attempt to reinstall Mac OS X and any lost data. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro Use the software installation discs that came with your MacBook Pro to install ...
... for you back up your important files. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your hard disk before restoring software. Apple is complete, click Restart to restart your computer. 6 Follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to install on. For instructions, see the following ...ready for any applications that came with your computer. If you need to reinstall Mac OS X and applications. Don't attempt to reinstall Mac OS X and any lost data. Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro Use the software installation discs that came with your MacBook Pro to install ...
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..., try reinstalling the MacBook Pro system software. Reinstalling Applications If you erased your hard disk as the iLife applications. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook Pro, such as part of reinstalling Mac OS X, you must reinstall the applications that came with Your MacBook Pro" on page 62. To install the applications that came with your MacBook Pro: 1 Back up...
..., try reinstalling the MacBook Pro system software. Reinstalling Applications If you erased your hard disk as the iLife applications. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook Pro, such as part of reinstalling Mac OS X, you must reinstall the applications that came with Your MacBook Pro" on page 62. To install the applications that came with your MacBook Pro: 1 Back up...
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... on the date of purchase. Have the purchase date and your MacBook Pro serial number ready when you with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Telephone fees may apply. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the web: www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 65...
... on the date of purchase. Have the purchase date and your MacBook Pro serial number ready when you with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Telephone fees may apply. Note: Your 90 days of complimentary telephone support begins on the web: www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 65...
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Serial number ÂÂ Choose Apple () > About This Mac. Click Hardware in the Contents pane. 66 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find your computer's serial number: ÂÂ Turn over your MacBook Pro. The serial number is etched into the case near the hinge. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. ÂÂ Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler.
Serial number ÂÂ Choose Apple () > About This Mac. Click Hardware in the Contents pane. 66 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X" to find your computer's serial number: ÂÂ Turn over your MacBook Pro. The serial number is etched into the case near the hinge. Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the serial number. ÂÂ Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler.
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... to sleep 16 shutting down 17 specifications 33 turning on 12 won't turn on 53 connecting to a network 11 conserving battery power 30 Control-click 27 controls. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 56 Apple Remote 21 application freeze 51 applications FaceTime 21 Front...
... to sleep 16 shutting down 17 specifications 33 turning on 12 won't turn on 53 connecting to a network 11 conserving battery power 30 Control-click 27 controls. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 troubleshooting 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 56 Apple Remote 21 application freeze 51 applications FaceTime 21 Front...