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Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control Help Center thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your MacBook Pro. Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Welcome to your Mac.
Help Center gestures Rotate images Scroll up or down Swipe between full-screen apps View Mission Control Help Center thunderbolt Click anywhere Pinch to zoom Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your MacBook Pro. Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Welcome to your Mac.
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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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...on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Your MacBook Pro is available on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Mac computers, read this MacBook Pro. Make sure you have never used a MacBook Pro or ... starting on page 31. The latest information about your computer. If you're an experienced user, you first use your MacBook Pro is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 68) carefully before you may already know enough to get started .
...on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Your MacBook Pro is available on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Mac computers, read this MacBook Pro. Make sure you have never used a MacBook Pro or ... starting on page 31. The latest information about your computer. If you're an experienced user, you first use your MacBook Pro is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 68) carefully before you may already know enough to get started .
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... process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up the Mac OS X desktop...
... process, including these tasks: ÂÂ Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ÂÂ Connecting cables and accessing a network ÂÂ Turning on your MacBook Pro ÂÂ Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant ÂÂ Setting up the Mac OS X desktop...
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... feel a magnetic pull drawing it 's seated firmly. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in their completely extended position. Step 1: Plug in the 60W ... the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug...
... feel a magnetic pull drawing it 's seated firmly. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. First pull the AC plug up your AC plug are in their completely extended position. Step 1: Plug in the 60W ... the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, replace the AC plug...
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... the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you turn on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is fully ...
... the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. After you through the connection process. Step 2: Connect to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you turn on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the wireless base station is fully ...
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You hear a tone when you turn on or start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
You hear a tone when you turn on or start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... another Mac, you need to update its software, and then return to your MacBook Pro to transfer information when you can also transfer information from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on the PC you turn on your MacBook Pro, you can leave it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and...
... another Mac, you need to update its software, and then return to your MacBook Pro to transfer information when you can also transfer information from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on the PC you turn on your MacBook Pro, you can leave it later using Migration Assistant, open Help Center and...
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... with migration, select "From another Mac or PC" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for use your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you want to keep or use . Follow the onscreen instructions. Select the backup or the other disk...
... with migration, select "From another Mac or PC" and click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions for use your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you want to keep or use . Follow the onscreen instructions. Select the backup or the other disk...
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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. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro.
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. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro.
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... sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences,... of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To put your MacBook Pro for . Moving your MacBook Pro, you can put it and bypass the startup process. For help with your computer...
... sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences,... of the following: ÂÂ Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To put your MacBook Pro for . Moving your MacBook Pro, you can put it and bypass the startup process. For help with your computer...
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... If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of days or longer, it's best to shut it to wake your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see page 74 for a couple of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar.... ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. When your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. To shut down .
... If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of days or longer, it's best to shut it to wake your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see page 74 for a couple of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar.... ÂÂ Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. When your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. To shut down .
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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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... optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users ...), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Keynote on your MacBook Pro on or off, or put it to sleep. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on page 26)....you're away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime ...
... optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and other FaceTime users ...), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Keynote on your MacBook Pro on or off, or put it to sleep. Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on page 26)....you're away from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Power button ® Turn your MacBook Pro from a power outlet. Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light Use the included FaceTime ...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Mission Control key Launchpad key Media keys Media Eject key 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 Mission Control key Launchpad key Media keys Media Eject key Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys Mute key Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... built-in speakers and audio out port. Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your MacBook Pro, including Dashboard, all your spaces, and all the applications on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to open windows. Click an application to customize function keys, choose Help > Help Center...
... built-in speakers and audio out port. Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your MacBook Pro, including Dashboard, all your spaces, and all the applications on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to open windows. Click an application to customize function keys, choose Help > Help Center...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port Thunderbolt port SDXC card slot ¯ MagSafe H FireWire 800 power port port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port Thunderbolt port SDXC card slot ¯ MagSafe H FireWire 800 power port port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... and audio equipment, by selecting Audio In in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Gigabit Ethernet port G Connect to your local Apple Retail Store. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, ... speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. MagSafe power port ¯ ...
... and audio equipment, by selecting Audio In in the included 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to and from your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 Gigabit Ethernet port G Connect to your local Apple Retail Store. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports d Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, ... speakers, headphones (including iPhone), or digital audio equipment. Note: Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at www.apple.com/store or your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. MagSafe power port ¯ ...