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... MacBook Pro. Make sure you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you are an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to find out about getting started . Many answers to get started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you can set it...
... MacBook Pro. Make sure you see "Getting Answers" on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you are an experienced user, you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to find out about getting started . Many answers to get started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you can set it...
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... MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep...
... MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep...
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... ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging...
... ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging...
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... also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to connect a VGA monitor. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. 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.
... also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to connect a VGA monitor. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. 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.
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... checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Important: If only one indicator light is on, very little charge is connected. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left . To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Plug in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings.
... checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Important: If only one indicator light is on, very little charge is connected. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left . To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Plug in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings.
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... Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Apple website at support.apple.com/specs. Connecting a printer Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Connecting to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting an external display Search for "display port" in Mac Help. To learn about Do this Using Bluetooth wireless technology Go...
... Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Apple website at support.apple.com/specs. Connecting a printer Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Connecting to the Bluetooth Support page at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Connecting an external display Search for "display port" in Mac Help. To learn about Do this Using Bluetooth wireless technology Go...
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... MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. If you access by the limited warranty on your computer for service. Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Your computer has two memory slots...
... MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. If you access by the limited warranty on your computer for service. Your MacBook Pro comes with your computer. 34 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory Your computer has two memory slots...
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Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. 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. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery.
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... the power (®) button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in the First Aid pane to see if Disk Utility can 't find the system software on page 56. 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution After the computer starts...
... the power (®) button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in the First Aid pane to see if Disk Utility can 't find the system software on page 56. 48 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution After the computer starts...
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... to start up (see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you plug in order until that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and...
... to start up (see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you plug in order until that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and...
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... X Install Disc 1. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any external devices and resuming your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If that doesn't work . The display might be using the disc and try again. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter...
... X Install Disc 1. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any external devices and resuming your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If that doesn't work . The display might be using the disc and try again. If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter...
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... Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Open System Preferences and click Network. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter...
... Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Open System Preferences and click Network. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it displays an error code. Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter...
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... or the network's access point. Problems with wireless communication and reduce this range. Up to the instructions that came with your router or ask the person who set up your base station or access point. Â Make sure you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport...
... or the network's access point. Problems with wireless communication and reduce this range. Up to the instructions that came with your router or ask the person who set up your base station or access point. Â Make sure you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport...
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It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. System Profiler To get help from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can look for software updates, or get information about the...
It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. System Profiler To get help from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can look for software updates, or get information about the...
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... card, iPod, or other device. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Use only the power adapter that service or repair is compatible with this port. The...
... card, iPod, or other device. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 63 Use only the power adapter that service or repair is compatible with this port. The...
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... MagSafe power port. Operating the computer when parts are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could result in damage to the port. Carrying your MacBook Pro If you have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. Chapter 5 Last, but that may damage your eyes if disassembled. When connecting a device, make...
... MagSafe power port. Operating the computer when parts are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could result in damage to the port. Carrying your MacBook Pro If you have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. Chapter 5 Last, but that may damage your eyes if disassembled. When connecting a device, make...
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... an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is not installed and used properly-that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is causing interference by turning it was probably caused by using one of causing interference to operate the product...
... an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it is not installed and used properly-that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is causing interference by turning it was probably caused by using one of causing interference to operate the product...
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... computer 65 changing the desktop 15 password 50 System Preferences 15 checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display cleaning 66 goes black 50 release button 19 disposing of batteries 73...
... computer 65 changing the desktop 15 password 50 System Preferences 15 checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display cleaning 66 goes black 50 release button 19 disposing of batteries 73...
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... a disc 50 trouble using AirPort 54 See also troubleshooting putting your MacBook Pro to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 48 R RAM, installing 35 reinstalling software 56 removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 42 resetting your password 50 Rewind key 23 right click 26 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 19 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 preferences. See System Preferences problems computer freezes 48 computer won't turn on 46, 49 display goes black 50 Internet connection...
... a disc 50 trouble using AirPort 54 See also troubleshooting putting your MacBook Pro to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 48 R RAM, installing 35 reinstalling software 56 removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 42 resetting your password 50 Rewind key 23 right click 26 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 19 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 preferences. See System Preferences problems computer freezes 48 computer won't turn on 46, 49 display goes black 50 Internet connection...
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hardware problems 51 Internet connection 51 pointer won't move 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 57 See also problems turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 27 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 67 U updating software 55 USB connections 32 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 volume controls 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 15 Z zooming using the trackpad 19, 27 Looking for Something? 79
hardware problems 51 Internet connection 51 pointer won't move 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 57 See also problems turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 27 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 67 U updating software 55 USB connections 32 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 volume controls 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 15 Z zooming using the trackpad 19, 27 Looking for Something? 79