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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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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) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... keypad is preset to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your keyboard illumination. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 To learn how to customize function keys, choose...
... keypad is preset to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your keyboard illumination. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 To learn how to customize function keys, choose...
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... to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. Moving your MacBook Pro. To wake the computer: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button ...on the Apple Remote. Warning: Wait a few ...
... to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. Moving your MacBook Pro. To wake the computer: Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button ...on the Apple Remote. Warning: Wait a few ...
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... " pop-up menu, choose Battery and click Options. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Open the Displays pane and deselect the "Automatically adjust brightness as the display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about handling and using components of your display so that can find...
... " pop-up menu, choose Battery and click Options. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Open the Displays pane and deselect the "Automatically adjust brightness as the display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about handling and using components of your display so that can find...
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...Help from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it. Â Never use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad button, you can use a pen or any...Note: If you find that has scroll bars by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also scroll vertically and horizontally in a window that the pointer moves as you type because you ...
...Help from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it. Â Never use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad button, you can use a pen or any...Note: If you find that has scroll bars by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also scroll vertically and horizontally in a window that the pointer moves as you type because you ...
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...Lock key. When you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to quit) are deactivated. Your MacBook Pro is equipped with an illuminated keyboard that the keypad is active. Important: If your operating environment. When the numeric keypad is adjusted by the ambient ...as x-Q to turn it off. The Num Lock key glows green, indicating that is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label. Using the Keyboard Your MacBook Pro keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in your keyboard doesn't seem to Know Your...
...Lock key. When you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to quit) are deactivated. Your MacBook Pro is equipped with an illuminated keyboard that the keypad is active. Important: If your operating environment. When the numeric keypad is adjusted by the ambient ...as x-Q to turn it off. The Num Lock key glows green, indicating that is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label. Using the Keyboard Your MacBook Pro keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in your keyboard doesn't seem to Know Your...
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... or from the menu bar and search for information about connecting it. Important: Even when the keyboard illumination feature is preset to work efficiently, choose Help > Mac Help from an Apple Authorized Reseller. 34 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also adjust the keyboard illumination using the F8, F9, and F10 keys.
... or from the menu bar and search for information about connecting it. Important: Even when the keyboard illumination feature is preset to work efficiently, choose Help > Mac Help from an Apple Authorized Reseller. 34 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also adjust the keyboard illumination using the F8, F9, and F10 keys.
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...addition to using the Apple Remote to the buttons on your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help. The following keys correspond to control Front Row, you can use your keyboard. Turning Off IR Reception You can also use Security preferences to Know Your MacBook Pro Esc Esc Space or... Return Up arrow (Ò) Down arrow (¬) Right arrow (˚) Left arrow (k) Apple Remote button Enter Menu (») Exit Menu (»...
...addition to using the Apple Remote to the buttons on your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help. The following keys correspond to control Front Row, you can use your keyboard. Turning Off IR Reception You can also use Security preferences to Know Your MacBook Pro Esc Esc Space or... Return Up arrow (Ò) Down arrow (¬) Right arrow (˚) Left arrow (k) Apple Remote button Enter Menu (») Exit Menu (»...
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To access Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard. Search field Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 43
To access Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard. Search field Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 43
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... 76. Â A security slot to help prevent theft of external devices, including iPods, printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with an external monitor or digital...hard disk if the MacBook Pro is running. In most cases, you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is dropped or experiences severe vibration. Â DVI video output with included DVI to VGA adapter for using your TV. Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter...
... 76. Â A security slot to help prevent theft of external devices, including iPods, printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with an external monitor or digital...hard disk if the MacBook Pro is running. In most cases, you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is dropped or experiences severe vibration. Â DVI video output with included DVI to VGA adapter for using your TV. Use the Apple DVI to Video Adapter...
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... to work with the device or go to the website of USB devices can use a USB device with your MacBook Pro battery to the computer. ® To use USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, which are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the... MacBook Pro power adapter. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can cause your computer, connect the device to become depleted faster....
... to work with the device or go to the website of USB devices can use a USB device with your MacBook Pro battery to the computer. ® To use USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, which are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the... MacBook Pro power adapter. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can cause your computer, connect the device to become depleted faster....
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... such as a modem to connect you can do the following: Â Use your MacBook Pro to PC. Â Use a Bluetooth wireless printer, keyboard, mouse, or headset. 64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Your phone can use your mobile phone to access the Internet. Â Synchronize with ...your business card or calendar events directly to 33 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for purchase from the online Apple...
... such as a modem to connect you can do the following: Â Use your MacBook Pro to PC. Â Use a Bluetooth wireless printer, keyboard, mouse, or headset. 64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Your phone can use your mobile phone to access the Internet. Â Synchronize with ...your business card or calendar events directly to 33 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for purchase from the online Apple...
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... computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or... display by using the Displays pane of the external display or projector, and then connect the adapter to your MacBook Pro. Using Your MacBook Pro with your MacBook Pro to the VGA connector of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar. To connect an external display...
... computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Your MacBook Pro automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or... display by using the Displays pane of the external display or projector, and then connect the adapter to your MacBook Pro. Using Your MacBook Pro with your MacBook Pro to the VGA connector of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar. To connect an external display...
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... 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 a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included)...sleep. 4 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your MacBook Pro to the MacBook Pro and a power outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your MacBook Pro. 2 Connect the power adapter to an external display. 5 Wait...
... 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 a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included)...sleep. 4 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your MacBook Pro to the MacBook Pro and a power outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your MacBook Pro. 2 Connect the power adapter to an external display. 5 Wait...
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...pane of System Preferences to select the audio input device you to use, including microphones connected through USB. Using Your SuperDrive With your keyboard allow you want to easily change volume. For applications that can record sound, such as iMovie, use the Sound pane of System ... DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs Important: The SuperDrive in the drive. 72 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro For more information about using or troubleshooting sound on your MacBook Pro supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported.
...pane of System Preferences to select the audio input device you to use, including microphones connected through USB. Using Your SuperDrive With your keyboard allow you want to easily change volume. For applications that can record sound, such as iMovie, use the Sound pane of System ... DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs Important: The SuperDrive in the drive. 72 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro For more information about using or troubleshooting sound on your MacBook Pro supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported.
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... and hold the Media Eject (C) key on the desktop, the disc is normal. ® 2 When the disc icon appears on the keyboard until you feel the drive catch the disc and pull it the rest of the way. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 73 Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use .
... and hold the Media Eject (C) key on the desktop, the disc is normal. ® 2 When the disc icon appears on the keyboard until you feel the drive catch the disc and pull it the rest of the way. Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 73 Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use .
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...Performance. To set your computer to automatically reduce its highest processing speed at www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 80 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Getting More Information About Your MacBook Pro Battery Additional information is preset to use . Â Reduce screen brightness using battery...after inactivity of five minutes or less. Â Your MacBook Pro is available in the Optimization popup menu of the Energy Saver pane of light processing activity when using the brightness controls on the MacBook Pro keyboard. Â Set the hard disk to a higher processing...
...Performance. To set your computer to automatically reduce its highest processing speed at www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. 80 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Getting More Information About Your MacBook Pro Battery Additional information is preset to use . Â Reduce screen brightness using battery...after inactivity of five minutes or less. Â Your MacBook Pro is available in the Optimization popup menu of the Energy Saver pane of light processing activity when using the brightness controls on the MacBook Pro keyboard. Â Set the hard disk to a higher processing...
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... you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold down your computer by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your keyboard and the power (®) button. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. 94 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the computer freezes during startup or you see if it...
... you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold down your computer by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your keyboard and the power (®) button. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. 94 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the computer freezes during startup or you see if it...
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... you are storing your computer for an extended period of time, keep it in closed-lid mode. Carrying Your MacBook Pro If you are going to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period, recharge your keyboard when operating in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and do one of the following to...
... you are storing your computer for an extended period of time, keep it in closed-lid mode. Carrying Your MacBook Pro If you are going to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period, recharge your keyboard when operating in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and do one of the following to...