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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 music with Cover Flow. Mac Help camera Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to your MacBook Pro.
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 music with Cover Flow. Mac Help camera Finder Browse your files like you browse your fingers. Say hello to any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to your MacBook Pro.
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Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. GarageBand Help record Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your photos into something amazing. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes. Mac Help safari iLife '11 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your Mac. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files.
Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with ease. iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. GarageBand Help record Mac Help quick look Spotlight Find anything on your photos into something amazing. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with the fastest browser in minutes. Mac Help safari iLife '11 www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Turn your Mac. Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac OS X Snow Leopard www.apple.com/macosx Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files.
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... 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...
... 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...
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57 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 Using Disk Utility 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 73 Important Handling Information 75 Understanding Ergonomics 77 Apple and the Environment 78 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
57 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 Using Disk Utility 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Information 73 Important Handling Information 75 Understanding Ergonomics 77 Apple and the Environment 78 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 84 Index 6 Contents
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... computer in Mac Help. The latest information about using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . If you are an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this book may already know enough...Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. If you may be found on your computer. For information about your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting...
... computer in Mac Help. The latest information about using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to get started . If you are an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this book may already know enough...Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. If you may be found on your computer. For information about your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting...
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... OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® 60W 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: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables...
... OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box ® 60W 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: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables...
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..., Set Up, Go 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. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it 's seated firmly. Insert the... 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.
..., Set Up, Go 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. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it 's seated firmly. Insert the... 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.
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...don't see page 59. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in . When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect...a wired connection, connect one end of the network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® An...
...don't see page 59. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in . When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect...a wired connection, connect one end of the network. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is turned on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® An...
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After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on or start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on page 53. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on or start up" on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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...from the Help menu in iTunes. See the next section, "Migrating Information to keep or use . The first time you enter your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Internet and email information and set up another ...authorization for more information. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. If you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from being played by someone else and ...
...from the Help menu in iTunes. See the next section, "Migrating Information to keep or use . The first time you enter your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you turn on your Internet and email information and set up another ...authorization for more information. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. If you don't intend to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from being played by someone else and ...
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... time using Migration Assistant. Important: Don't use Software Update on your other Mac. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate to the ... have one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the same network ÂÂ Wirelessly-directly between both computers, or with both computers to ...
... time using Migration Assistant. Important: Don't use Software Update on your other Mac. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate to the ... have one of Mac OS X software-either Mac OS X v10.4.11 or Mac OS X v10.5.6 (or later). Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the same network ÂÂ Wirelessly-directly between both computers, or with both computers to ...
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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 Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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...When the computer is spinning can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Moving your MacBook Pro. mm Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you move your computer while the hard disk is in sleep and the... hard disk has stopped spinning) before you 'll be away from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from...
...When the computer is spinning can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Moving your MacBook Pro. mm Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you move your computer while the hard disk is in sleep and the... hard disk has stopped spinning) before you 'll be away from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Choose Apple () > System Preferences from...
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...indicator light goes on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see page 74 for an extended period of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. mm Press the power (®) button and click ...Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: mm If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro for information about how to ...
...indicator light goes on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see page 74 for an extended period of the following: mm Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro. mm Press the power (®) button and click ...Shut Down in the dialog that appears. To wake your MacBook Pro: mm If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro for information about how to ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro FaceTime HD camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro FaceTime HD camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Power button ® Turn your keyboard) or talk ... (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to move the pointer ...
Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Power button ® Turn your keyboard) or talk ... (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime application to make video calls to move the pointer ...
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Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé key Dashboard key ' 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 key Dashboard key ' 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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... out port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your widgets. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12).
... out port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to all your widgets. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12).