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... Power Adapter before you are new to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different, depending on page 30. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions...
... Power Adapter before you are new to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different, depending on page 30. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions...
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... in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away. What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS...
... in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away. What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS...
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.... ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes...
.... ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes...
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... settings on your MacBook Pro. You can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly...
... settings on your MacBook Pro. You can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly...
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... up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for...
... up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for...
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Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from...
Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from...
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... then remove it from the slot. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it to prevent theft. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick...
... then remove it from the slot. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it to prevent theft. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick...
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... displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left . Important: If only one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is connected. If no lights are currently using. For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings...
... displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left . Important: If only one indicator light is on , the battery is completely drained and the MacBook Pro won't start up unless the power adapter is connected. If no lights are currently using. For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings...
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...quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges... of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in sleep. The battery charges more information about using your MacBook Pro is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came ...
...quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in the Search field, and select a topic from the list of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges... of the screen). 2 Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following: a Type a question or term in sleep. The battery charges more information about using your MacBook Pro is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came ...
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... Mac Help. at support.apple.com/specs. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "Internet" in the Utilities folder within the...
... Mac Help. at support.apple.com/specs. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. and manuals for "Internet" in the Utilities folder within the...
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... DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that came with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your computer has two memory slots that you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook Pro.
... DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that came with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your computer has two memory slots that you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook Pro.
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... (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application may have a problem. Problems That Prevent You from the menu bar. You can also find some solutions to the System folder. Â Any new hardware that led up to find more troubleshooting information in other open...
... (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application may have a problem. Problems That Prevent You from the menu bar. You can also find some solutions to the System folder. Â Any new hardware that led up to find more troubleshooting information in other open...
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... "Installing Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button for service. If a single indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery at least until that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until your computer turns on: Â Make...
... "Installing Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the power (®) button for service. If a single indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery at least until that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until your computer turns on: Â Make...
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... any external devices and resuming your work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. If you forgot your password You can reset your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Then restart your administrator password and passwords for the battery. The display...
... any external devices and resuming your work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. If you forgot your password You can reset your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Then restart your administrator password and passwords for the battery. The display...
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... error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Open System Preferences and click Network. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 If you through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer except the power adapter. For more information about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection...
... error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Open System Preferences and click Network. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 If you through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer except the power adapter. For more information about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection...
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...; Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is provided, then you must have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your location. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple...
...; Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is provided, then you must have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your location. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple...
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... you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can find more . To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed...
... you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can find more . To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed...
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See instructions if interference to the following measures: Â Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Â Move the computer to one side or the other electronic devices. 70 Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your Apple product. These specifications are on circuits controlled by the computer or...
See instructions if interference to the following measures: Â Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Â Move the computer to one side or the other electronic devices. 70 Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can determine whether your Apple product. These specifications are on circuits controlled by the computer or...
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... checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display cleaning 66 goes black 50 release button 19 disposing of batteries 73 disposing of your computer 73 Dock 30 downloading software 55 drive, optical...
... checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display cleaning 66 goes black 50 release button 19 disposing of batteries 73 disposing of your computer 73 Dock 30 downloading software 55 drive, optical...
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... display goes black 50 ejecting a disc 50 78 Looking for Something? power adapter plugging in 63 port 25 using trackpad 28 S safety general safety instructions 62 power adapter 63 scrolling trackpad feature 19 scrolling with two fingers 27 SDRAM specifications 34 secondary click 26 security slot 25 serial number, finding 59 service and support 58 Setup Assistant 51 shutting down 16 sleep indicator light 19 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 19 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update...
... display goes black 50 ejecting a disc 50 78 Looking for Something? power adapter plugging in 63 port 25 using trackpad 28 S safety general safety instructions 62 power adapter 63 scrolling trackpad feature 19 scrolling with two fingers 27 SDRAM specifications 34 secondary click 26 security slot 25 serial number, finding 59 service and support 58 Setup Assistant 51 shutting down 16 sleep indicator light 19 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 19 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update...
