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... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your MacBook Pro. Many answers to find out about getting started . Your MacBook Pro is designed so that...see "Getting Answers" on page 30. For information about the new features of your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it right away. Some computer illustrations might also be found on page 61) carefully before setting up ...
Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your MacBook Pro. Many answers to find out about getting started . Your MacBook Pro is designed so that...see "Getting Answers" on page 30. For information about the new features of your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it right away. Some computer illustrations might also be found on page 61) carefully before setting up ...
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... through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the...
... through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the...
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... MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. AC plug MagSafe...
... MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. AC plug MagSafe...
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...indicates the battery is plugged into a power outlet. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: ...
...indicates the battery is plugged into a power outlet. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. If you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 ® ® Note: ...
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...turn on page 30. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial...-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort." Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack....
...turn on page 30. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial...-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort." Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack....
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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you 've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that ...intend to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Go to start up. After it 's best to keep or use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use . Setup ...
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If you 've purchased from the Help menu in iTunes. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that ...intend to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Go to start up. After it 's best to keep or use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use . Setup ...
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... Preferences" or for only a short time, put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. You can put it to sleep... is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. To put your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and...
... Preferences" or for only a short time, put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. You can put it to sleep... is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. To put your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and...
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Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use 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 plan to prevent the battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 ...
Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use 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 plan to prevent the battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...Push to rotate photos and more. Use two fingers to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Tap the trackpad to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Spread or pinch two fingers... zoom in sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the...
...Push to rotate photos and more. Use two fingers to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 Tap the trackpad to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Spread or pinch two fingers... zoom in sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green when the built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away...
... to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in iSight camera is operating. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green when the built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your widgets. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your MacBook Pro display. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Dashboard key...
...) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your widgets. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your MacBook Pro display. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Dashboard key...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it from the slot. To ..., a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook Pro. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect...
...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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it from the slot. To ..., a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook Pro. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect...