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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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...of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. Intel and Intel Core are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. ..., Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Use of third-party products is intended for... laws, this manual is under license. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie...
...of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. Intel and Intel Core are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. ..., Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Use of third-party products is intended for... laws, this manual is under license. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie...
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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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...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 up your MacBook Pro. As you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in... . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the ...
...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 up your MacBook Pro. As you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in... . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the ...
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... outlet. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you can attach the AC power cord. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your power adapter, you don't need cables. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Warning: Make...
... outlet. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you can attach the AC power cord. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your power adapter, you don't need cables. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Warning: Make...
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...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 the modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started To connect to ...the Ethernet hub or outlet. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable ...
...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 the modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started To connect to ...the Ethernet hub or outlet. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable ...
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Do not continue to hold down again. When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your ... across the trackpad. After it starts up . 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move...
Do not continue to hold down again. When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your ... across the trackpad. After it starts up . 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move...
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... need to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If the problem persists, you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on your new MacBook Pro. If you might be drained. The power adapter plug should light when you turn on the hard disk or any disks attached to 10 seconds...
... need to your computer, Setup Assistant starts. If the problem persists, you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on your new MacBook Pro. If you might be drained. The power adapter plug should light when you turn on the hard disk or any disks attached to 10 seconds...
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... (If you set up to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed 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 can ...transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up partitions on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac are now on your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. This gives you ...
... (If you set up to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed 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 can ...transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up partitions on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac are now on your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. This gives you ...
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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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... Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing ... video. scroll with one finger on the trackpad; Built-in stereo speakers Listen to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you...
... Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing ... video. scroll with one finger on the trackpad; Built-in stereo speakers Listen to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you...
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Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
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... key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - Mute control Mute the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your desktop across the built-in and an external display). Function (Fn) key Press... customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - To learn how to eject a disc.
... key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - Mute control Mute the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your desktop across the built-in and an external display). Function (Fn) key Press... customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - To learn how to eject a disc.
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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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...digital audio equipment. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or ...digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect. ...
...digital audio equipment. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or ...digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect. ...
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...Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the ... you can quickly wake it down. To put it to sleep. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put the computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. When the computer is in...
...Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you will be away from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the ... you can quickly wake it down. To put it to sleep. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put the computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. When the computer is in...
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... until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on page 108 for a day or two... the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your battery from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 m Press the power (®) button and click Shut ...
... until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. The sleep indicator light goes on page 108 for a day or two... the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your battery from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 m Press the power (®) button and click Shut ...