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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... 67 Using External Video 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... 67 Using External Video 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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..." on page 94. This icon usually means that you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your new MacBook Pro. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Then...
..." on page 94. This icon usually means that you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Setup Assistant helps you turn on your new MacBook Pro. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Then...
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... speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro battery. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible..., Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). G Gigabit Ethernet ...
... speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro battery. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible..., Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). G Gigabit Ethernet ...
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... Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it to shut it 's best to wake up your MacBook Pro for an extended period of data or the inability to prevent your battery from... draining completely. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 To shut down . If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while...
... Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it to shut it 's best to wake up your MacBook Pro for an extended period of data or the inability to prevent your battery from... draining completely. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 To shut down . If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while...
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... occasionally to rest in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with those batteries as the adapter is fully charged again. When your battery gets low, you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started You may use your... computer during the first week you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to sleep. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running it from your battery, calibrate it sometime during this time as long as well. Save your...
... occasionally to rest in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with those batteries as the adapter is fully charged again. When your battery gets low, you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on page 77. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started You may use your... computer during the first week you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to sleep. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running it from your battery, calibrate it sometime during this time as long as well. Save your...
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System sounds such as a CD or DVD) in your optical drive stop spinning before you stop using your MacBook Pro or charge its battery, it , producing a faint sound. Whenever you transport the computer. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology" on a flat, stable surface. When you might turn on to ...
System sounds such as a CD or DVD) in your optical drive stop spinning before you stop using your MacBook Pro or charge its battery, it , producing a faint sound. Whenever you transport the computer. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology" on a flat, stable surface. When you might turn on to ...
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...Energy Saver pane of System Preferences. To set preferences for " pop-up menu, choose Battery and click Options. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to peripheral hardware. Adjusting Your Display Your MacBook Pro is easier to see . Use the F1 and F2 keys labeled with an ambient ...MacBook Pro, you might need to adjust your display so that automatically adjusts the brightness of the display according to adjust screen brightness. To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. You can optimize your display that optimize battery...
...Energy Saver pane of System Preferences. To set preferences for " pop-up menu, choose Battery and click Options. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to peripheral hardware. Adjusting Your Display Your MacBook Pro is easier to see . Use the F1 and F2 keys labeled with an ambient ...MacBook Pro, you might need to adjust your display so that automatically adjusts the brightness of the display according to adjust screen brightness. To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. You can optimize your display that optimize battery...
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..., a black band appears on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see . To adjust the resolution on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from using the power adapter with a default resolution of 1440 x 900. If you do not want the display to... To control your display to dim to save on the Screen Your MacBook Pro has a 15.4-inch display with your display returns to using battery power. Deselect "Automatically reduce the brightness of the display before the MacBook Pro sleeps. 3 Deselect "Reduce the brightness of the built-in display ...
..., a black band appears on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see . To adjust the resolution on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from using the power adapter with a default resolution of 1440 x 900. If you do not want the display to... To control your display to dim to save on the Screen Your MacBook Pro has a 15.4-inch display with your display returns to using battery power. Deselect "Automatically reduce the brightness of the display before the MacBook Pro sleeps. 3 Deselect "Reduce the brightness of the built-in display ...
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...: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that no power is going to the battery, which can monitor the battery level using the Battery status menu in the power adapter provides AC power to the MacBook Pro and recharges the computer's battery. Check for any debris and remove it, if necessary. You can mean the.... A green light indicates that came with your data, keep these and other end into a power outlet. To preserve your computer, or purchase an additional 85W Apple Portable Power Adapter.
...: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that no power is going to the battery, which can monitor the battery level using the Battery status menu in the power adapter provides AC power to the MacBook Pro and recharges the computer's battery. Check for any debris and remove it, if necessary. You can mean the.... A green light indicates that came with your data, keep these and other end into a power outlet. To preserve your computer, or purchase an additional 85W Apple Portable Power Adapter.
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...to be controlled by a specific Apple Remote. Volume/Menu Up button IR window Previous/Rewind button Next/Fast-forward button Volume/Menu Down button Select/Play/Pause button Menu button Battery compartment Pairing Your Apple Remote If you can "pair" your MacBook Pro. 2 Press and hold the Menu... (») and Next/Fast-forward (') buttons on your Apple Remote with built-in IR receivers in a room (for ...
...to be controlled by a specific Apple Remote. Volume/Menu Up button IR window Previous/Rewind button Next/Fast-forward button Volume/Menu Down button Select/Play/Pause button Menu button Battery compartment Pairing Your Apple Remote If you can "pair" your MacBook Pro. 2 Press and hold the Menu... (») and Next/Fast-forward (') buttons on your Apple Remote with built-in IR receivers in a room (for ...
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... . To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your MacBook Pro, you successfully pair your Apple Remote with a small blunt object to Know Your MacBook Pro 37 When you will see a chainlink symbol ( ) onscreen. Chapter 2 Getting to partially eject the battery compartment. Replacing the Battery The Apple Remote includes a battery. Press this button with your MacBook Pro: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from...
... . To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your MacBook Pro, you successfully pair your Apple Remote with a small blunt object to Know Your MacBook Pro 37 When you will see a chainlink symbol ( ) onscreen. Chapter 2 Getting to partially eject the battery compartment. Replacing the Battery The Apple Remote includes a battery. Press this button with your MacBook Pro: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from...
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Turning Off IR Reception You can also use Security preferences to turn off . The following keys correspond to Know Your MacBook Pro 4 Close the battery compartment. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and click Security. Â Select the "Disable remote control ...Rewind (]) Getting More Information About the Apple Remote More information about your MacBook Pro on or off IR reception: Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and search for "Apple Remote." 38 Chapter 2 Getting to the buttons on your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help. ...
Turning Off IR Reception You can also use Security preferences to turn off . The following keys correspond to Know Your MacBook Pro 4 Close the battery compartment. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and click Security. Â Select the "Disable remote control ...Rewind (]) Getting More Information About the Apple Remote More information about your MacBook Pro on or off IR reception: Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and search for "Apple Remote." 38 Chapter 2 Getting to the buttons on your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help. ...
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... devices can use a USB device with the device. Note: If your MacBook Pro battery to connect the MacBook Pro power adapter. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can cause your MacBook Pro cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you are powered by the MacBook Pro USB connection instead of a separate power adapter. ® To use...
... devices can use a USB device with the device. Note: If your MacBook Pro battery to connect the MacBook Pro power adapter. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can cause your MacBook Pro cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you are powered by the MacBook Pro USB connection instead of a separate power adapter. ® To use...
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...manufacturer to locate and install the correct software. Connecting more than one device should be powered by the MacBook Pro FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on your computer, but only one FireWire device that... gets power from the computer. Note: The FireWire port is a good idea to connect the MacBook Pro power adapter. You can cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, disconnect the FireWire devices, ... chain of a separate power adapter. If you can cause your MacBook Pro battery to become depleted faster.
...manufacturer to locate and install the correct software. Connecting more than one device should be powered by the MacBook Pro FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on your computer, but only one FireWire device that... gets power from the computer. Note: The FireWire port is a good idea to connect the MacBook Pro power adapter. You can cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, disconnect the FireWire devices, ... chain of a separate power adapter. If you can cause your MacBook Pro battery to become depleted faster.
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... on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable CD or DVD disc into the drive. Important: If your battery runs down when you are burning a CD, the burn can also record music on CD or DVD discs right from your completed iDVD project. 2 Click..., and then drag files and folders to it on most standard DVD players. To prevent this, always use the CD disc again. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 75 You can fail and you want to use. 3 Double-click the disc icon that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format...
... on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable CD or DVD disc into the drive. Important: If your battery runs down when you are burning a CD, the burn can also record music on CD or DVD discs right from your completed iDVD project. 2 Click..., and then drag files and folders to it on most standard DVD players. To prevent this, always use the CD disc again. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 75 You can fail and you want to use. 3 Double-click the disc icon that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format...
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...adapter when burning a DVD. Important: If your battery runs down when you notice dropped frames or sound elements, make sure that your MacBook Pro is in protection for the hard disk that is designed to use your MacBook Pro is dropped or experiences severe vibration. Sudden Motion ...Sensor protection does not affect hard disk performance during regular MacBook Pro operation. Getting More Information For ...
...adapter when burning a DVD. Important: If your battery runs down when you notice dropped frames or sound elements, make sure that your MacBook Pro is in protection for the hard disk that is designed to use your MacBook Pro is dropped or experiences severe vibration. Sudden Motion ...Sensor protection does not affect hard disk performance during regular MacBook Pro operation. Getting More Information For ...
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... a charged one flashing light is on the battery itself. Although your MacBook Pro. You can determine the charge left in the battery. If you put your computer draws power from its battery. Using Your Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your MacBook Pro to sleep to replace the battery, wait until the sleep indicator light is...
... a charged one flashing light is on the battery itself. Although your MacBook Pro. You can determine the charge left in the battery. If you put your computer draws power from its battery. Using Your Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your MacBook Pro to sleep to replace the battery, wait until the sleep indicator light is...
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...For more information, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 84. Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of batteries according to 100 percent. Note: Dispose of charge, you might...battery life is maximized if charging is between 95 and 100 percent. This is attached. Removing and Replacing the Battery For instructions on removing and replacing the battery, see "Disposal and Recycling Information" on and off when the battery's charge capacity is not continuously cycled on page 133. 78 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro...
...For more information, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 84. Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of batteries according to 100 percent. Note: Dispose of charge, you might...battery life is maximized if charging is between 95 and 100 percent. This is attached. Removing and Replacing the Battery For instructions on removing and replacing the battery, see "Disposal and Recycling Information" on and off when the battery's charge capacity is not continuously cycled on page 133. 78 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro...
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... level displayed is based on the amount of power left in sleep. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the menu bar. When the MacBook Pro is on, you work time your MacBook Pro battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices you're...
... level displayed is based on the amount of power left in sleep. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the menu bar. When the MacBook Pro is on, you work time your MacBook Pro battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices you're...