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Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
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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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... Power Adapter before you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Many answers to questions ...can set it right away. For information about the new features of your computer in Mac Help. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you may be slightly different, depending on the model of this book may already know enough to get started .
... Power Adapter before you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. If you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Many answers to questions ...can set it right away. For information about the new features of your computer in Mac Help. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you may be slightly different, depending on the model of this book may already know enough to get started .
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...and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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  ...
...and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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  ...
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... AC power cord provides a grounded connection. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly.
... AC power cord provides a grounded connection. AC power cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly.
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...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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. ® &#...174; Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10...
...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. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates the battery is not installed. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. ® &#...174; Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10...
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...'t turn on or start up " on page 31. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® ...Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search...
...'t turn on or start up " on page 31. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button ® ...Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search...
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The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files, applications, ... 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your...
The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you automatically transfer files, applications, ... 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Step 4: Configure your...
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... 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 the Apple Remote for most settings on your MacBook Pro. As you can damage the hard disk, causing loss ...of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. For more information, open ...
... 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 the Apple Remote for most settings on your MacBook Pro. As you can damage the hard disk, causing loss ...of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. For more information, open ...
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... Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter...
... Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter...
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2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 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.
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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 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.
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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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... release button Push to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 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... release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away...
... release button Push to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 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... release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away...
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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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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. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV... 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
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. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV... 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
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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 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 -
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i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Num Lock key (F6) Activate the numeric keypad embedded in ...displays). Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn) key Press and...
i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Num Lock key (F6) Activate the numeric keypad embedded in ...displays). Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Function (fn) key Press and...
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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
