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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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...MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this copyright protection technology must be copied, in whole or in the United States and Canada. and other countries. registered trademark. is a U.S. Intel and Intel Core...Claims of third-party products is prohibited. K Apple Computer, Inc. ©2006 Apple Computer, Inc. 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, ...
...MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this copyright protection technology must be copied, in whole or in the United States and Canada. and other countries. registered trademark. is a U.S. Intel and Intel Core...Claims of third-party products is prohibited. K Apple Computer, Inc. ©2006 Apple Computer, Inc. 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, ...
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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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m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . As you get close to the port...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 your MacBook Pro. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: ...
m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . As you get close to the port...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 your MacBook Pro. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: ...
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..., pull up on the AC plug to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the Internet," on your MacBook Pro to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the adapter. For information about types of your...
..., pull up on the AC plug to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the Internet," on your MacBook Pro to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the adapter. For information about types of your...
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... 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 the modem into a phone wall jack. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from an...
... 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 the modem into a phone wall jack. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from an...
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..., you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you should see the sleep... indicator light turn on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the...
..., you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you should see the sleep... indicator light turn on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the...
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.... Setup Assistant helps you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If you enter your new MacBook Pro. This icon usually means that you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to the computer. If the problem persists, you automatically...
.... Setup Assistant helps you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If you enter your new MacBook Pro. This icon usually means that you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to the computer. If the problem persists, you automatically...
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...transferred 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 are now on your new...the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite later versions of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. Â The Applications ...
...transferred 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 are now on your new...the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite later versions of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. Â The Applications ...
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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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...with two fingers on the trackpad. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to sleep. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start ...scroll with iChat AV and to release your display and open your digital content from a distance. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference...
...with two fingers on the trackpad. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to sleep. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start ...scroll with iChat AV and to release your display and open your digital content from a distance. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light Videoconference...
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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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... Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your keyboard illumination. When the numeric keypad is preset to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac... key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard.
... Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your keyboard illumination. When the numeric keypad is preset to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac... key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard.
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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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...FireWire 400 port. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with... standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in order to connect. £ DVI (...
...FireWire 400 port. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with... standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in order to connect. £ DVI (...
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... and click Sleep 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 or Shutting It Down When you can quickly wake it... down. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your...
... and click Sleep 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 or Shutting It Down When you can quickly wake it... down. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your...
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... of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down your MacBook Pro. Â If the display ...do one of data or the inability to wake up from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that ...
... of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down your MacBook Pro. Â If the display ...do one of data or the inability to wake up from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that ...