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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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...see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on the model of this book may be slightly different, depending on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may already know enough to ...its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on page 30. If you may release new...
...see "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on the model of this book may be slightly different, depending on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may already know enough to ...its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on page 30. If you may release new...
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... pages take you can set it right away. 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  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up ...
... pages take you can set it right away. 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  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up ...
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... provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery.
... provide power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery.
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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 ..., make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed.
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 ..., make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is plugged into a power outlet. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed.
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... Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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 the menu... Help, and then search for wireless networking. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from...
... Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." 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 the menu... Help, and then search for wireless networking. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from...
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...files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being played by someone else and frees up ...you've purchased from your other information from the iTunes Store. Go to transfer information when you don't use . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click ...
...files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being played by someone else and frees up ...you've purchased from your other information from the iTunes Store. Go to transfer information when you don't use . If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click ...
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You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you 'll ... the specific preference you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to start up from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass...
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you 'll ... the specific preference you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to start up from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass...
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... an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake...
... an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. To wake...
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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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... and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to zoom in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the... MacBook Pro is in or out. 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. Spread or pinch two ...
... and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to zoom in sleep. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the... MacBook Pro is in or out. 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. Spread or pinch two ...
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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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Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light ... 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. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your...
Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light ... 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. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your...
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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 - Mute key -
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... keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - To learn how to all your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to F12). o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound... coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to eject a disc.
... keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - To learn how to all your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to F12). o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound... coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to eject a disc.
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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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ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 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/...the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital ...
ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 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/...the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital ...