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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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Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on the model of this MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this...
Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on the model of this MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this...
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... ® 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...
... ® 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...
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... adapter. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to remove it is fully inserted into...
... adapter. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to remove it is fully inserted into...
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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 then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you ...
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. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you ...
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... Answers" 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 " on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on page 31. After it starts up a wireless connection, from the... menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . For information about setting...
... Answers" 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 " on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on page 31. After it starts up a wireless connection, from the... menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . For information about setting...
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... Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use . The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your...
... Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If you don't use . The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your...
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...Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can put your MacBook Pro to know your computer, ...explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting ...
...Pause (') button on your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can put your MacBook Pro to know your computer, ...explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting ...
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The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. To shut down . To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to..., and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 67 for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 ...
The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. To shut down . To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to..., and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 67 for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 ...
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Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support 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. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on the Apple Support 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. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 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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...-size CDs and DVDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and 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 using battery power when you are away from a power ...
...-size CDs and DVDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and 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 using battery power when you are away from a power ...
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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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... music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Microphone (built in IR receiver to 30 feet away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds...
... music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Microphone (built in IR receiver to 30 feet away. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds...
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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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (Fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of sound coming from the built-.... Exposé and Dashboard keys (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 speakers and headphone port. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or...
... from the menu bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of sound coming from the built-.... Exposé and Dashboard keys (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 speakers and headphone port. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or...
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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