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Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
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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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 29 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 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 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 29 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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53 Using Apple Hardware Test 53 Problems with Your Internet Connection 56 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 57 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 59 Learning More, Service, and Support 61 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 64 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 69 Understanding Ergonomics 71 Apple and the Environment 72 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 78 Index 6 Contents
53 Using Apple Hardware Test 53 Problems with Your Internet Connection 56 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 57 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 58 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 59 Learning More, Service, and Support 61 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 64 Important Safety Information 67 Important Handling Information 69 Understanding Ergonomics 71 Apple and the Environment 72 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 78 Index 6 Contents
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... the safety information starting on the model of this book may be slightly different from what you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Many answers to its system software, so...before you see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you can be slightly different, depending on page 63) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions...
... the safety information starting on the model of this book may be slightly different from what you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you may already know enough to get started . Many answers to its system software, so...before you see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you can be slightly different, depending on page 63) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions...
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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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up ...
... 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up ...
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... AC power cord provides a grounded connection. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter.
... AC power cord provides a grounded connection. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter.
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...Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. If ..., DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you don...
...Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. If ..., DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use a dial-up connection, you don...
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... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up " on page 31. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about setting up . Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on... the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on or start up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for ...
... 1 Ready, Set Up, Go After it starts up " on page 31. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about setting up . Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on... the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on or start up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for ...
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... to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your other information from the iTunes Store.... Go to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer ...
... to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your other information from the iTunes Store.... Go to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer ...
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... you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Moving your computer while the... Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you 'll be away from the menu bar. &#...
... you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Moving your computer while the... Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you 'll be away from the menu bar. &#...
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...for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to use your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open... , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. If you aren't going to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m Press...
...for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to use your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open... , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. If you aren't going to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m Press...
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2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
The Apple website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for all of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support.
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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 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Press...
... optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Press...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 22 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 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... (built in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with... friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie ...
... (built in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with... friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie ...
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Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key - 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 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key - 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 -
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...speakers and headphone port. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help...F11, F12) F11 is activated, a green light glows on both displays). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Mute control (F3) Mute the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from ...
...speakers and headphone port. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help...F11, F12) F11 is activated, a green light glows on both displays). Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Mute control (F3) Mute the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from ...
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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 26 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 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
