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www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with a click. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. iMovie Collect all your photos with Events. Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. Publish to a Web Gallery with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets.
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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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... (and the safety information starting on page 63) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. Apple may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Many answers to get started...
... (and the safety information starting on page 63) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. Apple may be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 31. Many answers to get started...
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What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 can set it right away.
What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 can set it right away.
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... reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter...
... reach of your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe power port. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter...
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... the connector is not installed. 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 charging. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use...
... the connector is not installed. 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 charging. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To use...
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...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 page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start... menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. For information about setting up " on , see "If your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 31. See "Getting Answers" on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Note: Your...
...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 page 51. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start... menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. For information about setting up " on , see "If your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 31. See "Getting Answers" on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Note: Your...
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... and email information and set up a user account on your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to keep or use . If... audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your...
... and email information and set up a user account on your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you don't intend to keep or use . If... audiobooks you've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up , you can help you first start up another authorization for use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your...
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... sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your command center for the specific preference you can put it and bypass the startup process. As you get to know ... quickly make the desktop look the way you 'll be away from the menu bar. Moving your MacBook Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it down. You can damage the hard disk, causing loss...
... sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your command center for the specific preference you can put it and bypass the startup process. As you get to know ... quickly make the desktop look the way you 'll be away from the menu bar. Moving your MacBook Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it down. You can damage the hard disk, causing loss...
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... Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
... Shut Down in the dialog that appears. The sleep indicator light goes on the Apple Remote. When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as...
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Read 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 Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro.
Read 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 Apple's products on for an overview of the different parts and features of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for 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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... or double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Chapter 2 Life with... one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive...
... or double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Chapter 2 Life with... one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with Your MacBook Pro 21 Slot-loading SuperDrive...
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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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Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Microphone (built in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Built-in iSight...
Infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the 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. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Microphone (built in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Built-in iSight...
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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 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 -
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... information on the key. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). When the ...233; and F12 opens Dashboard. i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys...
... information on the key. o Keyboard illumination controls (F8, F9, F10) Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). When the ...233; and F12 opens Dashboard. i Video Mode Toggle key (F7) Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Volume controls (F4, F5) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function keys...