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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine Built-in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in the world at the same time.
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www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. iMovie Collect all your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Enhance your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. iMovie Collect all your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. Enhance your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website
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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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... designed so that you can be found on your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . If you see "Getting Answers" on page 63) carefully ...before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this book may already know enough to questions can set it right away. Some computer illustrations...
... designed so that you can be found on your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . If you see "Getting Answers" on page 63) carefully ...before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. If you are new to Macintosh computers, read this book may already know enough to questions can set it right away. Some computer illustrations...
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...and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in... the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  ...
...and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in... the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  ...
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.... 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection.
.... 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection.
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..., available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord ...(not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. A green ...
..., available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord ...(not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. A green ...
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... Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. 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 your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up "... on page 31. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up a ...
... Ready, Set Up, Go If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. 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 your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up "... on page 31. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. After it starts up a ...
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... Assistant starts. If you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you don't intend to ...keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks...
... Assistant starts. If you first start up a user account on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you don't intend to ...keep or use . Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up , you can help you turn on your MacBook Pro. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
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... set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can put it to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you 'll be away from the menu bar. Putting Your... MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you want to sleep, do one of data or...
... set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can put it to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you 'll be away from the menu bar. Putting Your... MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you want to sleep, do one of data or...
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... 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 store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. When your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open...
... 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 store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. When your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open...
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Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for your MacBook Pro.
Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook Pro. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for your MacBook Pro.
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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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...trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. Display release button Push to sleep.... Press the trackpad button to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you ...
...trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. Display release button Push to sleep.... Press the trackpad button to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you ...
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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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...Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the 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. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in iSight camera ... 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 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08.
...Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the 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. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in iSight camera ... 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 Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08.