User Guide
Page 2
Welcome to your Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to control your MacBook Pro. 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 the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays.
Welcome to your Mac. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to control your MacBook Pro. 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 the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center facetime MacBook Pro Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-performance devices and displays.
User Guide
Page 3
OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what's running on your messages by conversations. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create greatsounding songs with a click. Help ...
OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Mission Control A bird's-eye view of what's running on your messages by conversations. iMovie Help movie GarageBand Create greatsounding songs with a click. Help ...
User Guide
Page 5
... 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...
User Guide
Page 6
54 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 59 Using Apple Hardware Test 60 Problems with Your Internet Connection 62 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 63 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 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
54 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 59 Using Apple Hardware Test 60 Problems with Your Internet Connection 62 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 63 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 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
User Guide
Page 8
... Center. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . The latest information about using it right away...have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this MacBook Pro. If you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Your MacBook Pro is available on page 31. Apple may release new versions...
... Center. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . The latest information about using it right away...have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this MacBook Pro. If you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Your MacBook Pro is available on page 31. Apple may release new versions...
User Guide
Page 9
...pages take you can set it right away. 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 Â...194; 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...
...pages take you can set it right away. 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 Â...194; 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...
User Guide
Page 10
... the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it 's seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the ...plug are in . 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. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power ...
... the MagSafe connector gets close to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it 's seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up your MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up to remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the ...plug are in . 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. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power ...
User Guide
Page 11
... ® After you turn on and that the battery is charging. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. When you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. If you don't see page 62. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in 802....
... ® After you turn on and that the battery is charging. A green light indicates that you know the name of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. When you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. If you don't see page 62. ÂÂ To use a wireless network with the built-in 802....
User Guide
Page 12
You hear a tone when you turn on or start up. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up" on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically.
You hear a tone when you turn on or start up. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up" on page 52. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically.
User Guide
Page 13
... Assistant starts. To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook Pro, you start up a user account, and transfer information from a Time Machine backup or other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other disk. ...Migration Assistant. The first time you turn on your Wi-Fi network, set up your MacBook Pro, you can also transfer information from another Mac, you need to update its software, and then return to your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you want to migrate from another Mac or PC. Note: If...
... Assistant starts. To migrate from a PC, download the Migration Assistant from www.apple.com/migrate-to-mac, and install it on your MacBook Pro, you start up a user account, and transfer information from a Time Machine backup or other Mac doesn't have to update software if the other disk. ...Migration Assistant. The first time you turn on your Wi-Fi network, set up your MacBook Pro, you can also transfer information from another Mac, you need to update its software, and then return to your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. If you want to migrate from another Mac or PC. Note: If...
User Guide
Page 14
... network. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to the "Transfer Information to select your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you 've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To set...
... network. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you get to the "Transfer Information to select your wired or wireless network, set up your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you 've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To set...
User Guide
Page 15
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 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 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro.
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 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 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro.
User Guide
Page 16
...Center and search for "system preferences" or for the specific preference you forget your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to reset ...Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When the computer is in sleep, you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro, you can put it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake it...
...Center and search for "system preferences" or for the specific preference you forget your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set an option to reset ...Close the display. ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When the computer is in sleep, you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro, you can put it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can quickly wake it...
User Guide
Page 17
... to use your MacBook Pro for a couple of days or longer, it's best to shut it to prevent the battery from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake your MacBook Pro. ÂÂ...; If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see page 74 for an extended period of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro...
... to use your MacBook Pro for a couple of days or longer, it's best to shut it to prevent the battery from draining completely. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake your MacBook Pro. ÂÂ...; If the display is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see page 74 for an extended period of the following: ÂÂ Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro...
User Guide
Page 20
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
User Guide
Page 21
Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook Pro on page 26). Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures... users (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Power button ® Turn your...
Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on your MacBook Pro on page 26). Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an Apple Remote (available separately) with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures... users (on any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac with FaceTime), take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes standard-size CDs and DVDs. Power button ® Turn your...
User Guide
Page 22
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
User Guide
Page 23
... from the built-in use. Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your spaces, and all your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Mute key (F10) - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function...or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook Pro, including Dashboard, all open it. Media Eject key C Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers and audio out ...
... from the built-in use. Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of what's running on your spaces, and all your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Mute key (F10) - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function...or fast-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. Mission Control key (F3) Open Mission Control to instantly see all the applications on your MacBook Pro, including Dashboard, all open it. Media Eject key C Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in speakers and audio out ...