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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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If you are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers".... Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Many answers to find out about getting...
If you are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers".... Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it right away. Make sure you look over the information in Mac Help. Many answers to find out about getting...
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...following pages take you can set it right away. 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  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up...
...following pages take you can set it right away. 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  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up...
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... the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the adapter, making...
... the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the adapter, making...
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... properly. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, 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 your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)...
... properly. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, 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 your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)...
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... on or start up " on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac...
... on or start up " on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 31. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac...
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... Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook Pro. If you don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you 've purchased from your... MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up, you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best ...
... Store. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn on your MacBook Pro. If you don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 The first time you 've purchased from your... MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up, you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best ...
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... sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro, you want to change. As you want using System Preferences. For... Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro. When the computer is in sleep, you 'll be away from the menu bar. Moving your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro for most settings on the Apple Remote for...
... sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro, you want to change. As you want using System Preferences. For... Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro. When the computer is in sleep, you 'll be away from the menu bar. Moving your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro for most settings on the Apple Remote for...
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... two, it's best to shut it to prevent the battery from the menu bar. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m Press the power (®) button...
... two, it's best to shut it to prevent the battery from the menu bar. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m Press the power (®) button...
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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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 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. 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 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. The Apple 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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...click. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs.... ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Press the ...
...click. Chapter 2 Life with two fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs.... ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with Your MacBook Pro 21 Press the ...
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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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... using iChat AV. 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 stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Microphone (built in iSight camera is... 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 '08.
... using iChat AV. 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 stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away. Microphone (built in iSight camera is... 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 '08.
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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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...light glows on both displays). o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - When the numeric keypad is preset to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between ...dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press ...
...light glows on both displays). o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - When the numeric keypad is preset to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between ...dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press ...
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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