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... 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 Your Memory 37 Installing Additional Memory 45 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem...
... 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 Your Memory 37 Installing Additional Memory 45 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem...
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... AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 35. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your MacBook Pro if you have a problem Finding service and support for...for "iSight" in Mac Help. Or search for your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or search for the application, and then...
... AirPort Extreme wireless technology See Chapter 3, "Boost Your Memory," on page 35. The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your MacBook Pro if you have a problem Finding service and support for...for "iSight" in Mac Help. Or search for your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to Mac" at www.apple.com/ilife. More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, see the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/macosx. Or search for the application, and then...
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... 4 GB of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Both memory slots can add two 2 GB memory modules for service. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. Your MacBook Pro comes with your MacBook Pro. If you access by the limited warranty on your computer. 36 Chapter 3 Boost...
... 4 GB of 667 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Both memory slots can add two 2 GB memory modules for service. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. Your MacBook Pro comes with your MacBook Pro. If you access by the limited warranty on your computer. 36 Chapter 3 Boost...
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See the battery safety information on page 66. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 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. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro.
See the battery safety information on page 66. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 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. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro.
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If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot. WARNING: The internal components of the battery. The battery should pop up . Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Slide both latches up slightly. 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.
If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be hot. WARNING: The internal components of the battery. The battery should pop up . Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Slide both latches up slightly. 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.
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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. 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
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2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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.... You might feel some resistance. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 3 If you need to a 25-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot. 4 Insert the memory card at a 25-degree angle. Lift the memory card to remove a memory card that's already installed in the slot, spread the... tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory slot and slide the card into the memory slot. Line up slightly...
.... You might feel some resistance. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41 3 If you need to a 25-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot. 4 Insert the memory card at a 25-degree angle. Lift the memory card to remove a memory card that's already installed in the slot, spread the... tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory slot and slide the card into the memory slot. Line up slightly...
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5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. 25O Correctly Incorrectly inserted inserted Note: Make sure your memory is installed according to this illustration, so the gold contacts are almost completely inserted into the connector. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. 25O Correctly Incorrectly inserted inserted Note: Make sure your memory is installed according to this illustration, so the gold contacts are almost completely inserted into the connector. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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6 Insert any additional memory in the second slot. 7 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before tightening the screws into place. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 43
6 Insert any additional memory in the second slot. 7 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before tightening the screws into place. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 43
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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. 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
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To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro and that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This... Mac. For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory that it is installed correctly by clicking More Info and then Memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 45 The total memory includes the amount of memory installed in your MacBook Pro,...
To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro and that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This... Mac. For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory that it is installed correctly by clicking More Info and then Memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 45 The total memory includes the amount of memory installed in your MacBook Pro,...
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Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Things to try when you have problems while working with your MacBook Pro. You can also find the answers you need. When you experience a problem working with your computer. Mac OS X provides a way ...194; Any new hardware that led up to quit a frozen application and save your work in Mac Help and on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that the application is usually a simple and quick ...
Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Things to try when you have problems while working with your MacBook Pro. You can also find the answers you need. When you experience a problem working with your computer. Mac OS X provides a way ...194; Any new hardware that led up to quit a frozen application and save your work in Mac Help and on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that the application is usually a simple and quick ...
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... to charge the battery at least 5 seconds. Â If you plug in order until your MacBook Pro. See whether removing and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up (see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 37). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command... or try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it is compatible with your computer turns on page 59 for information about contacting Apple for at least until you still can't start up your computer. You should see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on : ...
... to charge the battery at least 5 seconds. Â If you plug in order until your MacBook Pro. See whether removing and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up (see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 37). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command... or try unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it is compatible with your computer turns on page 59 for information about contacting Apple for at least until you still can't start up your computer. You should see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on : ...
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... to open Network Setup Assistant. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you have... an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 3 Restart your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor....
... to open Network Setup Assistant. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you have... an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 3 Restart your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor....
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... and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook Pro to www.apple.com/support. Choose Help > Mac Help. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can find more . You can search the...
... and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook Pro to www.apple.com/support. Choose Help > Mac Help. To open System Profiler, choose Apple () > About This Mac from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can find more . You can search the...
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...memory. Â You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet. The power adapter may become very warm during normal use only the recommended procedure described on page 68). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook Pro... or power adapter is compatible with a dry cotton swab. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that is exposed to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not ...
...memory. Â You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet. The power adapter may become very warm during normal use only the recommended procedure described on page 68). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â Your MacBook Pro... or power adapter is compatible with a dry cotton swab. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that is exposed to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not ...
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See iSight carrying your computer 67 changing the desktop 15 password 52 System Preferences 15 checking memory 45 cleaning the display 68 your computer 68 computer freezes 50 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 51 connecting to a network 11 Control-click ... environmental impact 71 ergonomics 69 Ethernet connecting to 11 78 Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme problems 56 using 32 AppleCare 60 Apple Hardware Test 53 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 48 applications Front Row 23, 33 iChat AV 23 iLife 32 Keynote 23 Photo Booth 23 audio line in...
See iSight carrying your computer 67 changing the desktop 15 password 52 System Preferences 15 checking memory 45 cleaning the display 68 your computer 68 computer freezes 50 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 51 connecting to a network 11 Control-click ... environmental impact 71 ergonomics 69 Ethernet connecting to 11 78 Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme problems 56 using 32 AppleCare 60 Apple Hardware Test 53 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 48 applications Front Row 23, 33 iChat AV 23 iLife 32 Keynote 23 Photo Booth 23 audio line in...
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... 59 optical digital audio ports 27 optical drive about 21 supported disc sizes 68 P password, resetting 52 Photo Booth application 23 ports on MacBook Pro 27 power adapter plugging in 65 port 27 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 55 preferences. port 27 Expos..., finding answers 31 high-speed USB 27 I iChat AV application 23 iLife applications 32 infrared (IR) receiver 23 installation instructions additional RAM 37 memory 37 overview 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 53 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 55 IP masquerading 56 iSight video camera 23 K ...
... 59 optical digital audio ports 27 optical drive about 21 supported disc sizes 68 P password, resetting 52 Photo Booth application 23 ports on MacBook Pro 27 power adapter plugging in 65 port 27 using 10 power button 12, 21 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 55 preferences. port 27 Expos..., finding answers 31 high-speed USB 27 I iChat AV application 23 iLife applications 32 infrared (IR) receiver 23 installation instructions additional RAM 37 memory 37 overview 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 53 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 55 IP masquerading 56 iSight video camera 23 K ...