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MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
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..., Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare, Apple Store, and iTunes Music Store are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries...996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,...
..., Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare, Apple Store, and iTunes Music Store are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries...996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,...
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
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... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
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... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
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Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
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... you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If... the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started The following pages take you can set it up your MacBook Pro. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away.
... you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If... the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started The following pages take you can set it up your MacBook Pro. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away.
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... plug the adapter into a power outlet. Plug the other end into the power outlet. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on page 115.
... plug the adapter into a power outlet. Plug the other end into the power outlet. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on page 115.
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...cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the menu bar. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Then connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet hub or outlet. G Gigabit Ethernet port ...cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on" from the modem into a USB port on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the computer's...
...cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the menu bar. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Then connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet hub or outlet. G Gigabit Ethernet port ...cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on" from the modem into a USB port on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the computer's...
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...turn on the computer, you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. Do not continue to hold...starts up to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your...
...turn on the computer, you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. Do not continue to hold...starts up to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your...
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Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started See "Using the Trackpad" on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to move the pointer. ® Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to select, click, or double-click items on the screen. The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on by default.
Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started See "Using the Trackpad" on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to move the pointer. ® Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to select, click, or double-click items on the screen. The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on by default.
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..., applications, and other information from your previous Mac to reinstall the system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. If you enter your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Then press the power button again. Setup Assistant helps you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find...
..., applications, and other information from your previous Mac to reinstall the system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. If you enter your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Then press the power button again. Setup Assistant helps you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find...
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...on your old Mac. Â The Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite ... to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on your information-just follow the...
...on your old Mac. Â The Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite ... to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on your information-just follow the...
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Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from it later using Migration Assistant. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes account). Fees may apply. Follow the onscreen instructions. Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. Go to enter. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Migration Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your computer, you can have ...
Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from it later using Migration Assistant. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes account). Fees may apply. Follow the onscreen instructions. Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. Go to enter. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Migration Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your computer, you can have ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... on the trackpad; Built-in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn...
... on the trackpad; Built-in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn...
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Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
Mute control Num Lock key i Video Mode Toggle key C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
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... the built-in and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your keyboard illumination... brightness of the sound coming from the speakers and headphone port. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to F12).
... the built-in and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your keyboard illumination... brightness of the sound coming from the speakers and headphone port. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to F12).
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Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... transfer files. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro battery. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/...an external display or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to ...
... transfer files. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro battery. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/...an external display or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to ...