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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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 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 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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... up your computer in Mac Help. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you may release new versions and updates to Macintosh computers, read this book... about the new features of your computer. Make sure you are new to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . Apple may already know enough to find out about getting started .
... up your computer in Mac Help. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this MacBook Pro. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you may release new versions and updates to Macintosh computers, read this book... about the new features of your computer. Make sure you are new to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to get started . Apple may already know enough to find out about getting started .
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...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences ... Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences ... Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
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... plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it...
... plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it...
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Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or ... not installed. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter...
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or ... not installed. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter...
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... indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose...
... indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose...
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... keep or use your previous Mac. The first time you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on or start up" on your Internet and email information and ...set up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. ...
... keep or use your previous Mac. The first time you 've purchased from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your MacBook Pro. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on or start up" on your Internet and email information and ...set up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. ...
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...your command center for only a short time, put it to start up from your MacBook Pro. When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in ...sleep, you 'll be away from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to...
...your command center for only a short time, put it to start up from your MacBook Pro. When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in ...sleep, you 'll be away from the hard disk. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to...
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... is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to wake up your applications..., documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is...
... is closed, simply open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to wake up your applications..., documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is...
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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 18 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 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...or page through documents with three fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook Pro 19 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Use two fingers to sleep. Display release button Push to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ...Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to...
...or page through documents with three fingers. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook Pro 19 Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Use two fingers to sleep. Display release button Push to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ...Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 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 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green when the built-in stereo speakers... Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera is operating.
... the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green when the built-in stereo speakers... Listen to 30 feet away. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera is operating.
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Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys -
Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys -
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...) Open Dashboard to the Trash. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your widgets. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone...) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to eject a disc. To learn how to all your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind...
...) Open Dashboard to the Trash. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to access your widgets. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone...) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to eject a disc. To learn how to all your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind...
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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 24 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 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) ... display) port Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to your MacBook Pro. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more...
... 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) ... display) port Connect to an external display, projection device, or TV that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to your MacBook Pro. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more...