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... the 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...
... the 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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... are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. To shut down . To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open... it down your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down ...
... are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. To shut down . To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open... it down your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down ...
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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 - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Mute control (F3) Mute the sound coming from the menu ...bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. C Media Eject key Press...
... Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Mute control (F3) Mute the sound coming from the menu ...bar and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. C Media Eject key Press...
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...ExpressCards. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 27 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. You can also connect...Adapter to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your...
...ExpressCards. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 27 Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. You can also connect...Adapter to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your...
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...button for secondary click" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. You can also secondary click by how quickly you press the Delete key. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro To move the pointer a short distance, move ...your finger across the trackpad; To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. Â Forward deleting deletes characters to ...
...button for secondary click" in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. You can also secondary click by how quickly you press the Delete key. 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro To move the pointer a short distance, move ...your finger across the trackpad; To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. Â Forward deleting deletes characters to ...
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Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on the keyboard. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro 31 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac ... Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in sleep. The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook Pro is off , or in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on, off or in the search field, type a question, and press Return...
Chapter 2 Life with your computer and on the keyboard. Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with Your MacBook Pro 31 To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac ... Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in sleep. The battery recharges more information about using your MacBook Pro is off , or in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is on, off or in the search field, type a question, and press Return...
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...Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 59. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 47. Or open Help for "trackpad" in Mac Help. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your MacBook Pro, see the Apple... Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Search for the application, and then type a question in the search field.
...Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution," on page 59. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 47. Or open Help for "trackpad" in Mac Help. "How to move to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your MacBook Pro, see the Apple... Support website at www.apple.com/support/airport. 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Search for the application, and then type a question in the search field.
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... adequate air circulation under and around the computer. Avoiding water and wet locations Keep your MacBook Pro away from your MacBook Pro may become very warm during normal use. If your MacBook Pro is on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it from sources of your lap...for reference by you and others. Do not operate your MacBook Pro. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook Pro on a stable work surface that of your equipment, follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook Pro and for working more comfortably. The bottom of liquid, ...
... adequate air circulation under and around the computer. Avoiding water and wet locations Keep your MacBook Pro away from your MacBook Pro may become very warm during normal use. If your MacBook Pro is on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it from sources of your lap...for reference by you and others. Do not operate your MacBook Pro. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook Pro on a stable work surface that of your equipment, follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook Pro and for working more comfortably. The bottom of liquid, ...
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Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. This Not this Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your palms. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 Avoid rolling your thumbs under your hands and fingers relaxed. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Your upper arm and forearm should be relaxed.
Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. This Not this Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your palms. This Not this Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 Avoid rolling your thumbs under your hands and fingers relaxed. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Your upper arm and forearm should be relaxed.
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... a desk with adjustable height and tilt to fit your lower back (lumbar region). Another option is best. Change hand positions often to the keyboard. If you can lower the desktop to develop chronic pain or discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work surface. 70 Chapter... to eliminate the need for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you use a footrest with a keyboard tray that your feet are at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach. Some computer users might have to rest your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a...
... a desk with adjustable height and tilt to fit your lower back (lumbar region). Another option is best. Change hand positions often to the keyboard. If you can lower the desktop to develop chronic pain or discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work surface. 70 Chapter... to eliminate the need for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you use a footrest with a keyboard tray that your feet are at the same height as the keyboard and within a comfortable reach. Some computer users might have to rest your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a...
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...about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook Pro to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to sleep after 10 minutes of... for energy efficiency. To wake your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. This computer is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficient products. The ENERGY STAR® program... Taiwan Class B Statement VCCI Class B Statement As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with your modem. 74
...about ENERGY STAR®, visit: www.energystar.gov External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook Pro to the phone line using an external USB modem, refer to sleep after 10 minutes of... for energy efficiency. To wake your computer, click the mouse or trackpad button or press any key on the keyboard. This computer is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficient products. The ENERGY STAR® program... Taiwan Class B Statement VCCI Class B Statement As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that came with your modem. 74
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Index A AC power adapter. 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 port 27 B ... 68 your computer 68 computer freezes 50 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 51 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 28 controls brightness 25 keyboard 25 volume 25 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 25 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 68 display cleaning 68 external 25 goes black 52 release button 21...
Index A AC power adapter. 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 port 27 B ... 68 your computer 68 computer freezes 50 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 51 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 28 controls brightness 25 keyboard 25 volume 25 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 25 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 68 display cleaning 68 external 25 goes black 52 release button 21...
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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... 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 53 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 55 IP masquerading 56 iSight video camera 23 K keyboard ergonomics 69 features 25 illumination controls 25 keyboard shortcuts 28 Keynote application 23 M Mac Help 31 Mac OS X reinstalling 58 website 32 MagSafe power adapter.
...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... 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 53 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 55 IP masquerading 56 iSight video camera 23 K keyboard ergonomics 69 features 25 illumination controls 25 keyboard shortcuts 28 Keynote application 23 M Mac Help 31 Mac OS X reinstalling 58 website 32 MagSafe power adapter.