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MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
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... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
... 49 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology... Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
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... 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 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
... 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 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
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Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
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... designed so that you can set it up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  ...Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If...
... designed so that you can set it up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. The following pages take you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  ...Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If...
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... power adapter, you don't need cables. Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. Plug the other end into a power outlet. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the...
... power adapter, you don't need cables. Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. Plug the other end into a power outlet. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the...
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Then connect the other end of the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the menu bar. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet hub or ... (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to the computer's Ethernet...
Then connect the other end of the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the menu bar. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet hub or ... (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to the computer's Ethernet...
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...to select and move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer to start up. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use...you should see the sleep indicator light turn on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move ...
...to select and move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer to start up. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use...you should see the sleep indicator light turn on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move ...
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... usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on your new MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to 10 seconds...
... usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on your new MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to 10 seconds...
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...on your old Mac. Â The Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite ... to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on your information-just follow the...
...on your old Mac. Â The Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite ... to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. Â Files and folders on your information-just follow the...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... (built in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with iChat AV and to save energy. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the... when the display goes dark to record sounds directly on the trackpad; Display release button Push to control your MacBook Pro. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to release your display and open your digital content from a distance. scroll ...
... (built in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with iChat AV and to save energy. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the... when the display goes dark to record sounds directly on the trackpad; Display release button Push to control your MacBook Pro. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to release your display and open your digital content from a distance. scroll ...
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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 - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
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 - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
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o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to eject a disc. Function (Fn)... key Press and hold this key to F12). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Mute control Mute the volume of your desktop across the built-in and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same...
o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to eject a disc. Function (Fn)... key Press and hold this key to F12). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Mute control Mute the volume of your desktop across the built-in and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same...
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Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 H FireWire 400 port ...) port Connect to an external display or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to another computer and transfer files. f ...
... Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 H FireWire 400 port ...) port Connect to an external display or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to another computer and transfer files. f ...
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... to sleep. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the... Sleep in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. To put it to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your...
... to sleep. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the... Sleep in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. To put it to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your...
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...Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down your computer, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. To shut down . Chapter 1 Getting Started... 23 Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display ...
...Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it down your computer, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. To shut down . Chapter 1 Getting Started... 23 Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display ...
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...When your battery gets low, you use your computer during the first week you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on until it connected until the battery is plugged in the fully charged state for five hours or longer. 6 Connect the power ... time. You may use your computer turned on and start running time from the battery. If you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to rest in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with those batteries as the adapter is fully...
...When your battery gets low, you use your computer during the first week you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on until it connected until the battery is plugged in the fully charged state for five hours or longer. 6 Connect the power ... time. You may use your computer turned on and start running time from the battery. If you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to rest in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with those batteries as the adapter is fully...