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... MacBook Pro 84 Installing Additional Memory 91 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory 93 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 94 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 96 Other Problems 99 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 101 Using Apple Hardware Test 102 Installing Xcode Tools 102 Locating Your Product Serial Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter...
... MacBook Pro 84 Installing Additional Memory 91 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory 93 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 94 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 96 Other Problems 99 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 101 Using Apple Hardware Test 102 Installing Xcode Tools 102 Locating Your Product Serial Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter...
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... and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up your MacBook Pro.
... and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up your MacBook Pro.
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... keys labeled with an ambient light sensing (ALS) system (located under the speaker grille) that optimize battery use: 1 Open System Preferences and click Energy Saver. 2 In the "Settings for your battery life. The rest of the display according to peripheral hardware. Adjusting Your Display Your MacBook Pro is easier to Know Your MacBook Pro After you begin working with your new MacBook Pro, you might need to adjust your display that automatically adjusts the brightness...
... keys labeled with an ambient light sensing (ALS) system (located under the speaker grille) that optimize battery use: 1 Open System Preferences and click Energy Saver. 2 In the "Settings for your battery life. The rest of the display according to peripheral hardware. Adjusting Your Display Your MacBook Pro is easier to Know Your MacBook Pro After you begin working with your new MacBook Pro, you might need to adjust your display that automatically adjusts the brightness...
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.... Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. When this power source" if you don't want to dim before the MacBook Pro sleeps. Changing the Size of Images on each side of the resolution to using battery power. To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see the bands, you can choose scaled resolutions in menu bar." To control your display: m Choose Apple...
.... Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. When this power source" if you don't want to dim before the MacBook Pro sleeps. Changing the Size of Images on each side of the resolution to using battery power. To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see the bands, you can choose scaled resolutions in menu bar." To control your display: m Choose Apple...
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Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to remove it from the power adapter port. Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that no power is going to the battery. Warning: The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a magnet that power is not installed, or has a problem. To preserve your data, keep...
Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to remove it from the power adapter port. Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that no power is going to the battery. Warning: The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a magnet that power is not installed, or has a problem. To preserve your data, keep...
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... . To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button (pictured above) with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with your MacBook Pro: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Security and then click Unpair. Replacing the Battery The Apple Remote includes a battery. When needed, replace the battery with a small...
... . To replace the battery: 1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button (pictured above) with a small object, such as the end of a paper clip. 2 Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery. 3 Insert the replacement battery with your MacBook Pro: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Security and then click Unpair. Replacing the Battery The Apple Remote includes a battery. When needed, replace the battery with a small...
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...: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. You can set your computer. Chapter 2 Getting to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other open . The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see if any updates are available for your work in other enhancements from Apple. If you to...
...: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from this dialog. You can set your computer. Chapter 2 Getting to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other open . The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with an application, see if any updates are available for your work in other enhancements from Apple. If you to...
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...-display) modes. See "Securing Your MacBook Pro" on your TV. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. 54 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Using Universal Serial Bus Devices Your MacBook Pro comes with earlier USB devices. After you connect the device, it is ready to use to connect many types of your computer. Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to display content on page 81. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with two USB 2.0 (d) ports...
...-display) modes. See "Securing Your MacBook Pro" on your TV. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. 54 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Using Universal Serial Bus Devices Your MacBook Pro comes with earlier USB devices. After you connect the device, it is ready to use to connect many types of your computer. Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter, available separately, to display content on page 81. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with two USB 2.0 (d) ports...
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... external device, hold down the Command (x) key and press the F2 key. 5 To adjust how the images are displayed on the external keyboard to the MacBook Pro and a power outlet. Connecting a TV, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to your MacBook Pro: 1 Connect the Apple DVI to Video Adapter (available separately) to the DVI port on your MacBook Pro. 2 If you want to send the sound from your MacBook Pro to the device, connect...
... external device, hold down the Command (x) key and press the F2 key. 5 To adjust how the images are displayed on the external keyboard to the MacBook Pro and a power outlet. Connecting a TV, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to your MacBook Pro: 1 Connect the Apple DVI to Video Adapter (available separately) to the DVI port on your MacBook Pro. 2 If you want to send the sound from your MacBook Pro to the device, connect...
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Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel Display You can record sound onto your hard disk using and configuring an external monitor is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can connect external speakers, headphones, 5.1 surround systems, and other audio equipment to an Apple flat-panel display. You can connect your MacBook Pro to the audio line in port. You can use self-powered peripherals. Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices Your MacBook Pro comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, an...
Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel Display You can record sound onto your hard disk using and configuring an external monitor is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can connect external speakers, headphones, 5.1 surround systems, and other audio equipment to an Apple flat-panel display. You can connect your MacBook Pro to the audio line in port. You can use self-powered peripherals. Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices Your MacBook Pro comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, an...
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... use . Â Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on in the Network and Bluetooth panes of light processing activity when using . Â Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not using battery power, thus reducing power usage. Be aware that you can also find information about extending the life of System Preferences. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "battery."You can turn them on the MacBook Pro keyboard. Â Set the hard disk...
... use . Â Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on in the Network and Bluetooth panes of light processing activity when using . Â Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not using battery power, thus reducing power usage. Be aware that you can also find information about extending the life of System Preferences. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "battery."You can turn them on the MacBook Pro keyboard. Â Set the hard disk...
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... the indicator light on the power adapter turn on or start up . See whether removing it allows the computer to start up  Make sure the power adapter is glowing continuously.  If the first two suggestions do not solve the problem, return the computer to its factory settings by inserting the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the power cord, try using Disk Utility doesn't work...
... the indicator light on the power adapter turn on or start up . See whether removing it allows the computer to start up  Make sure the power adapter is glowing continuously.  If the first two suggestions do not solve the problem, return the computer to its factory settings by inserting the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into a functioning power outlet. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the power cord, try using Disk Utility doesn't work...
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... there is a problem with the wireless device for more information about Apple Hardware Test, see "Using Apple Hardware Test" on the computer. 98 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If this occurs, make sure that your computer's hard disk is plugged into the Apple USB Modem (available separately) and not the Ethernet (G) port on page 101. If your MacBook Pro is recording intensively. If that might be using a dial-up Internet connection, make sure that...
... there is a problem with the wireless device for more information about Apple Hardware Test, see "Using Apple Hardware Test" on the computer. 98 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If this occurs, make sure that your computer's hard disk is plugged into the Apple USB Modem (available separately) and not the Ethernet (G) port on page 101. If your MacBook Pro is recording intensively. If that might be using a dial-up Internet connection, make sure that...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) or network administrator. Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. If you back up the data on your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications. 2 Make sure your power adapter is not responsible for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates...
... Internet service provider (ISP) or network administrator. Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. If you back up the data on your hard disk before installing Mac OS X and other applications. 2 Make sure your power adapter is not responsible for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates...
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... (use a grounded power outlet. For best results, connect the adapter using the AC power cord and use only the recommended procedure described later). Â The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a magnet. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter Ensure the AC plug or AC power cord is exposed to rain or any kind into a power outlet. Use only the power adapter that your computer needs service or repair. Â You want to remove any parts...
... (use a grounded power outlet. For best results, connect the adapter using the AC power cord and use only the recommended procedure described later). Â The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a magnet. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter Ensure the AC plug or AC power cord is exposed to rain or any kind into a power outlet. Use only the power adapter that your computer needs service or repair. Â You want to remove any parts...
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... then enter it in Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection. Gathering the Information You Need You can write the information you already started up connection, gather the following information:  Service provider name  User or account name  Password  ISP phone number  Alternate phone number  Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line Appendix C Connecting to Connect" on page 119. To set...
... then enter it in Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection. Gathering the Information You Need You can write the information you already started up connection, gather the following information:  Service provider name  User or account name  Password  ISP phone number  Alternate phone number  Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line Appendix C Connecting to Connect" on page 119. To set...
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... using the Displays pane of your MacBook Pro can become warm because it ? To reset your password, start up from the menu bar. I reset it 's designed to let heat dissipate through the case. After the installer opens, choose Installer > Reset Password from the software install and restore disc that came with your computer. To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable...
... using the Displays pane of your MacBook Pro can become warm because it ? To reset your password, start up from the menu bar. I reset it 's designed to let heat dissipate through the case. After the installer opens, choose Installer > Reset Password from the software install and restore disc that came with your computer. To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable...
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... information 77 indicator lights 77 power 79 removing 84 replacing 91 storing 108 tips 79 blinking question mark 13 Bluetooth preferences 65, 80 Bluetooth technology 64 brightness controls 19 built-in speakers 17, 71 built-in video camera. See power adapter AC power cord 9, 30 adjusting your display 28 AirPort Express 62 AirPort Extreme problems 97 setting up 118 calibrating your battery 24 camera. Index Index A about your MacBook Pro 109 closed display 69...
... information 77 indicator lights 77 power 79 removing 84 replacing 91 storing 108 tips 79 blinking question mark 13 Bluetooth preferences 65, 80 Bluetooth technology 64 brightness controls 19 built-in speakers 17, 71 built-in video camera. See power adapter AC power cord 9, 30 adjusting your display 28 AirPort Express 62 AirPort Extreme problems 97 setting up 118 calibrating your battery 24 camera. Index Index A about your MacBook Pro 109 closed display 69...
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... USB printers 54 a VCR 70 a video device 70 video cameras 57 wirelessly 62 conserving battery power 127 controls brightness 19 keyboard 19 volume 19 cord, AC power 9 D Dashboard 19, 44 Dashboard & Exposé preferences 45 default resolution 29 Desktop & Screen Saver preferences 46 DHCP. connecting Bluetooth enabled devices 64 a cable modem 10 a DSL modem 10 to an Ethernet network 10 an external display 69 external devices 54 FireWire devices 57 flat-panel display 71 headphones 49 to VGA adapter...
... USB printers 54 a VCR 70 a video device 70 video cameras 57 wirelessly 62 conserving battery power 127 controls brightness 19 keyboard 19 volume 19 cord, AC power 9 D Dashboard 19, 44 Dashboard & Exposé preferences 45 default resolution 29 Desktop & Screen Saver preferences 46 DHCP. connecting Bluetooth enabled devices 64 a cable modem 10 a DSL modem 10 to an Ethernet network 10 an external display 69 external devices 54 FireWire devices 57 flat-panel display 71 headphones 49 to VGA adapter...
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See Apple Remote removing the battery 84 replacing the battery 91 resetting your password 96, 129 S safety general instructions 105 power adapter 106 using your MacBook Pro to connect manually 119 Setup Assistant 14 shutting down 23 sleep indicator light 17 mode 22 slot-loading optical drive 17 Software Update 47 speakers 17, 71 Spotlight 44 Startup Disk preferences 58 138 Index optical digital audio out port 21 optical drive about 17 compatible discs 128 disc sizes supported 72 P password, resetting 96, 129 Photo Booth...
See Apple Remote removing the battery 84 replacing the battery 91 resetting your password 96, 129 S safety general instructions 105 power adapter 106 using your MacBook Pro to connect manually 119 Setup Assistant 14 shutting down 23 sleep indicator light 17 mode 22 slot-loading optical drive 17 Software Update 47 speakers 17, 71 Spotlight 44 Startup Disk preferences 58 138 Index optical digital audio out port 21 optical drive about 17 compatible discs 128 disc sizes supported 72 P password, resetting 96, 129 Photo Booth...
