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www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Say hello to your fingers.
www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate Say hello to your fingers.
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... Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 50 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Using Apple...
... Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 50 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Using Apple...
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56 Problems with Your Internet Connection 58 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 59 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 60 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 61 Learning More, Service, and Support 64 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 66 Important Safety Information 69 Important Handling Information 72 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
56 Problems with Your Internet Connection 58 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 59 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 60 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 61 Learning More, Service, and Support 64 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 66 Important Safety Information 69 Important Handling Information 72 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Apple and the Environment 76 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 82 Index 6 Contents
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... about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it right away. Many answers to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen.... 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you see "Getting Answers" on page 31...
... about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to questions can set it right away. Many answers to find out about using it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen.... 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you see "Getting Answers" on page 31...
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What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
What's in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC ... port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery.
Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter, replace the AC ... port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your AC plug are in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery.
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If you don't see page 58. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. An amber light indicates that you turn on the MagSafe connector starts to a wireless or wired...
If you don't see page 58. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. An amber light indicates that you turn on the MagSafe connector starts to a wireless or wired...
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Connect the Apple USB Modem to a USB port on your MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. ®  To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable  To use a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network.
Connect the Apple USB Modem to a USB port on your MacBook Pro and the other end to your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. ®  To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a phone wall jack. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable  To use a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network.
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If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 52. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on page 52. ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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... 4: Configure your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for...more information. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro. See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, ...
... 4: Configure your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for...more information. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro. See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, ...
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... Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you can do this with both computers on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on the same wireless network Before performing migration, use the other Mac to...: Don't use Software Update on ) that you can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. You can choose the items...
... Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you can do this with both computers on your MacBook Pro and your MacBook Pro. You can do it later using Migration Assistant on the same wireless network Before performing migration, use the other Mac to...: Don't use Software Update on ) that you can resume the migration at a later time using Migration Assistant. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac. You can choose the items...
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... sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away from the hard disk. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button ...and click Sleep in sleep, you can damage it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. You can quickly wake it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and ...
... sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it to Sleep If you'll be away from the hard disk. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button ...and click Sleep in sleep, you can damage it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to change. You can quickly wake it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep and ...
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...aren't going to use your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a couple of days or longer, it to wake your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you left them. The sleep ...button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. When your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it 's best to prevent your battery from sleep, your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press ...
...aren't going to use your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a couple of days or longer, it to wake your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. 18 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you left them. The sleep ...button or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. When your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open it 's best to prevent your battery from sleep, your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) ® Trackpad Sleep indicator light ® Power button Infrared (IR) receiver Security slot Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...talk with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on page 26). Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available ...show the remaining battery charge. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on your MacBook Pro on or off, or put it to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep. ...
...talk with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on page 26). Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available ...show the remaining battery charge. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to move the pointer and use Multi-Touch gestures (described on your MacBook Pro on or off, or put it to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. The indicator light glows when the iSight camera is in sleep. ...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). C Media Eject key Hold down...
...-forward ( ) a song, movie, or slideshow. - Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and audio out port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). C Media Eject key Hold down...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort SD card slot ¯ MagSafe H FireWire 800 power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® G Gigabit Ethernet port £ Mini DisplayPort SD card slot ¯ MagSafe H FireWire 800 power port d USB 2.0 ports f Audio out port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro