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... Tools All MacBook Pros require an Intel-compatible Mac OS. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch), use Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later only. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo), use Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later only. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz), use Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later only. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008), use Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later...
... Tools All MacBook Pros require an Intel-compatible Mac OS. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch), use Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later only. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch Core 2 Duo), use Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later only. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch 2.4GHz), use Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later only. • For the MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2008), use Mac OS X 10.5.2 or later...
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...Replace the logic board. Check battery charge and make sure that the application is compatible with no signs of wear. 12. otherwise connect the adapter. Check battery ...Charts 172 After charging for an extended time to connectors. 5. They should light when plugged in. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace the logic board. ...logic board. The adapter LED should be fully seated with OS X. 2. Application Quits, Kernel Panic or other booting problems 1. Run Apple Service Diagnostic (ASD) in contact by adhesion of the...
...Replace the logic board. Check battery charge and make sure that the application is compatible with no signs of wear. 12. otherwise connect the adapter. Check battery ...Charts 172 After charging for an extended time to connectors. 5. They should light when plugged in. MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Replace the logic board. ...logic board. The adapter LED should be fully seated with OS X. 2. Application Quits, Kernel Panic or other booting problems 1. Run Apple Service Diagnostic (ASD) in contact by adhesion of the...
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...MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Try the other USB port. 5. Test the USB ports with metal tweezers. A FireWire port is still not recognized, replace the left I /O board flex cable and connections. 9. If the device is self-powered, make sure that the current driver for compatibility... Try a known-good FireWire cable. 5. If the adapter works, replace the plug or cord. 3. Carefully clear the pins with a known-good Apple USB keyboard or mouse. 8. If necessary, clean the pins as described below. • If the pins appear OK, but the LED on ...
...MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting - Try the other USB port. 5. Test the USB ports with metal tweezers. A FireWire port is still not recognized, replace the left I /O board flex cable and connections. 9. If the device is self-powered, make sure that the current driver for compatibility... Try a known-good FireWire cable. 5. If the adapter works, replace the plug or cord. 3. Carefully clear the pins with a known-good Apple USB keyboard or mouse. 8. If necessary, clean the pins as described below. • If the pins appear OK, but the LED on ...
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...optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to recharge your MacBook Pro from theft by connecting a security cable. For more . (Compatible with standard 34mm ExpressCards. The Ethernet ...printers, digital cameras, modems, and more information, see page 55. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included 85W Apple MagSafe Power Adapter to another computer and transfer files.
...optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to recharge your MacBook Pro from theft by connecting a security cable. For more . (Compatible with standard 34mm ExpressCards. The Ethernet ...printers, digital cameras, modems, and more information, see page 55. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included 85W Apple MagSafe Power Adapter to another computer and transfer files.
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...begin recording. More information about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at your MacBook Pro or browse the information in Mac Help. Turning Off the iSight Camera To turn off your MacBook Pro has enough disk space to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife ...MacBook Pro 43 If you 're ready to hold it. Dashboard, which tiles and neatly displays all of the mode switch and choose Built-in iSight from the menu bar, and then choose Library > iMovie HD Help. The camera indicator light turns off . For information about the software applications compatible...
...begin recording. More information about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at your MacBook Pro or browse the information in Mac Help. Turning Off the iSight Camera To turn off your MacBook Pro has enough disk space to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife ...MacBook Pro 43 If you 're ready to hold it. Dashboard, which tiles and neatly displays all of the mode switch and choose Built-in iSight from the menu bar, and then choose Library > iMovie HD Help. The camera indicator light turns off . For information about the software applications compatible...
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...can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of the printer manufacturer for compatible printer driver software to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. For more information about Mac OS X, go to install. You might need to check the website of connecting it to...To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Â For more information, search for "Software Update" in to Know Your MacBook Pro 47 Chapter 2 Getting to Mac OS X. You can print to a Printer ...
...can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of the printer manufacturer for compatible printer driver software to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. For more information about Mac OS X, go to install. You might need to check the website of connecting it to...To check for updated software: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Â For more information, search for "Software Update" in to Know Your MacBook Pro 47 Chapter 2 Getting to Mac OS X. You can print to a Printer ...
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...mirroring, and extended desktop (dual-display) mode. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. See "Using Your Battery" on page 74. Â A MacBook Pro battery that helps protect the internal hard disk if your MacBook Pro is ready to connect many types of external devices, including iPods, printers, ... status. Â DVI video output with the included DVI to restart or reconfigure your computer. 52 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to as high-speed USB, which you connect the device, it should.
...mirroring, and extended desktop (dual-display) mode. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. See "Using Your Battery" on page 74. Â A MacBook Pro battery that helps protect the internal hard disk if your MacBook Pro is ready to connect many types of external devices, including iPods, printers, ... status. Â DVI video output with the included DVI to restart or reconfigure your computer. 52 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to as high-speed USB, which you connect the device, it should.
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...disk on your desktop. The USB hub connects to operate at the Same Time You can support USB 2.0 high-speed devices as well as USB 1.1 compatible devices. USB 1.1 hubs don't allow high-speed USB devices to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four ...speed hub directly to your computer and connect similar speed devices to your computer and connect high-speed devices to it . 54 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro High-speed hubs can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to it . Connect your high-speed hub directly to your computer.
...disk on your desktop. The USB hub connects to operate at the Same Time You can support USB 2.0 high-speed devices as well as USB 1.1 compatible devices. USB 1.1 hubs don't allow high-speed USB devices to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four ...speed hub directly to your computer and connect similar speed devices to your computer and connect high-speed devices to it . 54 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro High-speed hubs can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to it . Connect your high-speed hub directly to your computer.
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Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Your MacBook Pro comes with a compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. With Bluetooth, you can make short-range wireless connections between Bluetooth-equipped desktop and portable computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), ...wireless technology. With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can connect to each other wirelessly at www.apple.com/store or contact your MacBook Pro to 33 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth enabled devices can use your mobile phone to the online Apple Store at a distance of up to 56 kilobits per second or higher, so you ...
Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Your MacBook Pro comes with a compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. With Bluetooth, you can make short-range wireless connections between Bluetooth-equipped desktop and portable computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), ...wireless technology. With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can connect to each other wirelessly at www.apple.com/store or contact your MacBook Pro to 33 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth enabled devices can use your mobile phone to the online Apple Store at a distance of up to 56 kilobits per second or higher, so you ...
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... the instructions again to make sure the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Total memory installed in your MacBook Pro For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your MacBook Pro and that came with your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More... installed correctly. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you installed is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 90 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your...
... the instructions again to make sure the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac. Total memory installed in your MacBook Pro For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your MacBook Pro and that came with your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More... installed correctly. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that it doesn't start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you installed is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 90 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your...
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... have a problem working with your MacBook Pro, check here first for solutions and advice. Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Troubleshooting 5 5 If you have a problem working with your MacBook Pro, there is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on the Apple Service & Support website at www...
... have a problem working with your MacBook Pro, check here first for solutions and advice. Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Troubleshooting 5 5 If you have a problem working with your MacBook Pro, there is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on the Apple Service & Support website at www...
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...the computer starts up, open applications and restart the computer to make sure the problem is compatible with the application's manufacturer to reinstall your computer starts up your computer. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. 92 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > ...occurs only when you might need to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible, you use a particular application, check with your computer. If you know an application is glowing steadily (not in any open System...
...the computer starts up, open applications and restart the computer to make sure the problem is compatible with the application's manufacturer to reinstall your computer starts up your computer. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. 92 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > ...occurs only when you might need to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is compatible, you use a particular application, check with your computer. If you know an application is glowing steadily (not in any open System...
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 If that it is compatible with your computer. Then restart your computer turns on page 82). Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. If the computer doesn't turn on or start up (... cord, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reset it is plugged into the computer and into your computer's system software. Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. You should see one indicator light is glowing continuously. 3 Return the computer to charge the battery until your computer...
 If that it is compatible with your computer. Then restart your computer turns on page 82). Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. If the computer doesn't turn on or start up (... cord, try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reset it is plugged into the computer and into your computer's system software. Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. You should see one indicator light is glowing continuously. 3 Return the computer to charge the battery until your computer...
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... manufacturers often provide software updates on the screen. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are within antenna range of System Preferences. For more information, choose Help > Mac... Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using AirPort Extreme wireless communication  Make sure the computer or network...not compatible with software from the menu bar. Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve reception.  Make sure you have a problem with an application  For problems with your MacBook Pro to ...
... manufacturers often provide software updates on the screen. Note: Classic (or Mac OS 9) applications are within antenna range of System Preferences. For more information, choose Help > Mac... Help and search for and install the latest Apple software using AirPort Extreme wireless communication  Make sure the computer or network...not compatible with software from the menu bar. Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve reception.  Make sure you have a problem with an application  For problems with your MacBook Pro to ...
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... printer's name.) If the window for updated print drivers. Use the Print & Fax pane to configure your MacBook Pro to see "Connecting to the instructions that came with my MacBook Pro? If "Hold" appears beside the job name, resume printing by selecting the job and clicking Delete. If ..., you sent a print job to your printer and installing any software according to a Printer" on hold by connecting your printer but it compatible with your printer isn't working as expected, check the manufacturer's website for the printer says "Job Stopped," click the Start Jobs button. ...
... printer's name.) If the window for updated print drivers. Use the Print & Fax pane to configure your MacBook Pro to see "Connecting to the instructions that came with my MacBook Pro? If "Hold" appears beside the job name, resume printing by selecting the job and clicking Delete. If ..., you sent a print job to your printer and installing any software according to a Printer" on hold by connecting your printer but it compatible with your printer isn't working as expected, check the manufacturer's website for the printer says "Job Stopped," click the Start Jobs button. ...
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...or display. 3 Connect the display cable to my MacBook Pro? 1 Turn on your MacBook Pro. Note: Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to display content on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is compatible with a DVI connection to your TV. 126 Appendix... an external display, TV, or projector with my optical drive? Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. For more information about nonstandard discs, go to eject the disc. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the ...
...or display. 3 Connect the display cable to my MacBook Pro? 1 Turn on your MacBook Pro. Note: Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to display content on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is compatible with a DVI connection to your TV. 126 Appendix... an external display, TV, or projector with my optical drive? Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. For more information about nonstandard discs, go to eject the disc. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the ...
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See Dynamic Host Con- figuration Protocol dial-up modem 118 dim display 29 discs, compatible 126 display cleaning 107 default resolution 29 dim 29 Energy Saver options 28 goes black 94 mirroring 65 release button 17 Displays preferences 29 disposing ... computer 107 your display 107 closed display 66 computer freezes 92 inventory 7 won't turn on 93 connecting Bluetooth devices 61 cable modem 10 DSL modem 10 to an Ethernet network 10 external devices 52 external display 65 FireWire devices 55 flat-panel display 68 headphones 48 to VGA adapter 64 Dynamic Host Configuration...
See Dynamic Host Con- figuration Protocol dial-up modem 118 dim display 29 discs, compatible 126 display cleaning 107 default resolution 29 dim 29 Energy Saver options 28 goes black 94 mirroring 65 release button 17 Displays preferences 29 disposing ... computer 107 your display 107 closed display 66 computer freezes 92 inventory 7 won't turn on 93 connecting Bluetooth devices 61 cable modem 10 DSL modem 10 to an Ethernet network 10 external devices 52 external display 65 FireWire devices 55 flat-panel display 68 headphones 48 to VGA adapter 64 Dynamic Host Configuration...
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See Point-to sleep 22 R RAM 82 recording CDs 72 DVDs 72 iSight video 42 music 72 reinstalling software 97, 128 remote. See Apple Remote removing the battery 82 replacing the battery 89 resetting your password 94, 127 S safety general instructions 103 power adapter 105 using 30 power ... 19 number, serial 100 numeric keypad 33 O operating environment specifications 102 operating system 43 optical digital audio out port 21 optical drive about 17, 70 compatible discs 126 disc sizes supported 70 P password, resetting 127 Photo Booth 40 playing CDs 69 DVD-Video discs 71 plug, AC 8, 9 Point-to-Point ...
See Point-to sleep 22 R RAM 82 recording CDs 72 DVDs 72 iSight video 42 music 72 reinstalling software 97, 128 remote. See Apple Remote removing the battery 82 replacing the battery 89 resetting your password 94, 127 S safety general instructions 103 power adapter 105 using 30 power ... 19 number, serial 100 numeric keypad 33 O operating environment specifications 102 operating system 43 optical digital audio out port 21 optical drive about 17, 70 compatible discs 126 disc sizes supported 70 P password, resetting 127 Photo Booth 40 playing CDs 69 DVD-Video discs 71 plug, AC 8, 9 Point-to-Point ...