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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: Boost...
... 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: Boost...
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When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are ...
When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? Insert the AC plug of your AC plug are ...
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A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) ... connector starts to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable...
A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) ... connector starts to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable...
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...Down in the dialog that appears. 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. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, 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...
...Down in the dialog that appears. 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. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, 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...
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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, or scroll with two fingers. Display release button Push to click or double-click. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size ...CDs and DVDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Press the trackpad button to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive ...
...trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Display release button Push to click or double-click. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size ...CDs and DVDs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Press the trackpad button to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive ...
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Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ DVI (external ...as digital video cameras and storage devices. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. To ...
Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ DVI (external ...as digital video cameras and storage devices. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. To ...
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... no lights are working, attach your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. To replace a low battery with the battery in the power adapter to your computer and follow the steps on...
... no lights are working, attach your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter is left in the battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. To replace a low battery with the battery in the power adapter to your computer and follow the steps on...
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... peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left in the battery with Your MacBook Pro For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and...
... peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left in the battery with Your MacBook Pro For more information about battery conservation and performance tips, go to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 30 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and...
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... more information about using your computer and on the keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is available in sleep. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the ... sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro 31 Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is on, off or in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
... more information about using your computer and on the keyboard. Chapter 2 Life with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is available in sleep. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the ... sleep. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro 31 Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the computer is off , or in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is on, off or in the search field, type a question, and press Return on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.
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..." in Mac Help. Connecting to the Internet Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "USB" or "FireWire" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. FireWire and USB connections Search for "remote...
..." in Mac Help. Connecting to the Internet Search for "battery" in Mac Help. Apple Remote Search for "USB" or "FireWire" in Mac Help. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 To learn about See Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/specs. FireWire and USB connections Search for "remote...
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WARNING: Apple recommends that you access by the limited warranty on your computer for service. Consult the service and support information that meets the following specifications: Â ..., such damage is not covered by removing the memory door in your MacBook Pro. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Both memory slots can add two 2 GB memory modules for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory This chapter provides...
WARNING: Apple recommends that you access by the limited warranty on your computer for service. Consult the service and support information that meets the following specifications: Â ..., such damage is not covered by removing the memory door in your MacBook Pro. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Both memory slots can add two 2 GB memory modules for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory This chapter provides...
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See the battery safety information on page 66. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37
See the battery safety information on page 66. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37
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Slide both latches up slightly. The battery should pop up . 2 Turn over the MacBook Pro and locate the release latches on either side of your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting it out. Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory WARNING: The internal components of the battery. If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot.
Slide both latches up slightly. The battery should pop up . 2 Turn over the MacBook Pro and locate the release latches on either side of your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting it out. Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory WARNING: The internal components of the battery. If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot.
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Step 2: Install memory. 1 Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the screws holding the memory door and remove it from the battery bay of your MacBook Pro, you may have three or four screws. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Depending on the model of the computer.
Step 2: Install memory. 1 Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the screws holding the memory door and remove it from the battery bay of your MacBook Pro, you may have three or four screws. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Depending on the model of the computer.
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Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the bottom edge of the battery down until the battery latches lock into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 44 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Gently press the top edge of the battery in the battery compartment.
Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the bottom edge of the battery down until the battery latches lock into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 44 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Gently press the top edge of the battery in the battery compartment.
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...MagSafe Power Adapter that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the ...startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 59 for information about contacting Apple...
...MagSafe Power Adapter that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the ...startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 59 for information about contacting Apple...
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... the onscreen instructions. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar...
... the onscreen instructions. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar...
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... in the Contents panel. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Product Serial Number...version, and the serial number. Â Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook Pro in the battery bay. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X." Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 61
... in the Contents panel. Â Remove the battery and view the serial number for your computer's serial number: Â Choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. A complete list is available on the web: www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html Locating Your Product Serial Number...version, and the serial number. Â Click the Finder icon and open /Applications/Utilities/System Profiler. Telephone numbers are subject to find your MacBook Pro in the battery bay. Click the version number beneath the words "Mac OS X." Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 61
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..., do not place these or other device. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect...page 68). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet...
..., do not place these or other device. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product. If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect...page 68). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter is exposed to clean the case (use . To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet...