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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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...Reverse engineering or disassembly is accurate. Apparatus Claims of their respective companies. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac...233;, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of these products. and any use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Intel and Intel Core are owned by Macrovision Corporation and is a U.S. Every...
...Reverse engineering or disassembly is accurate. Apparatus Claims of their respective companies. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac...233;, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of these products. and any use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Intel and Intel Core are owned by Macrovision Corporation and is a U.S. Every...
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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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... designed so that you can set it up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take 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...
... designed so that you can set it up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take 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...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 For information about types of your MacBook Pro to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you plug the adapter into the power outlet. Plug the other end into a power outlet. AC plug Power adapter plug ...
Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 For information about types of your MacBook Pro to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you plug the adapter into the power outlet. Plug the other end into a power outlet. AC plug Power adapter plug ...
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Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable... shown in the menu bar. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the.../100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an...
Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable... shown in the menu bar. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the.../100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an...
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...with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just like you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to shut down again. Do not continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the... computer to select and move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your finger across...
...with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just like you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to shut down again. Do not continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the... computer to select and move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your finger across...
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... the hard disk or any disks attached to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Make sure that the computer can help you plug it into both the computer and a power source. The power adapter plug should light when you...
... the hard disk or any disks attached to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Make sure that the computer can help you plug it into both the computer and a power source. The power adapter plug should light when you...
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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 the hard disk and partitions.
...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 the hard disk and partitions.
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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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... the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with others using the included iChat AV application. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your... it to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Display release button Push to control your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in IR...
... the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with others using the included iChat AV application. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your... it to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Display release button Push to control your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in IR...
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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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... function keys (F1 to eject a disc. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display... mode (extending your MacBook Pro display. - To learn how to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Mute control Mute the volume of the sound coming from...
... function keys (F1 to eject a disc. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display... mode (extending your MacBook Pro display. - To learn how to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Mute control Mute the volume of the sound coming from...
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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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.... f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers, digital cameras, ... device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. Security slot Protect your...
.... f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers, digital cameras, ... device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. Security slot Protect your...
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For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started To put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep ...timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from the menu bar. ...
For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started To put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep ...timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from the menu bar. ...
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...your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for information about how to prevent your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. ...Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to wake up from the ...
...your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for information about how to prevent your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. ...Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to wake up from the ...