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Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
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Say hello to your fingers. 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 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. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world.
Say hello to your fingers. 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 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. www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world.
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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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... what you see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully before you are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about using it right away. Important: Read all the installation... onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . Make sure you may be found on your computer. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
... what you see "Getting Answers" on page 66) carefully before you are new to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. For information about the new features of this chapter for help getting started . Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about using it right away. Important: Read all the installation... onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to get started . Make sure you may be found on your computer. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your...
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The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right away.
The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® 60W MagSafe Power Adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's 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 Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it right away.
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...sure the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on...power cord. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord ...
...sure the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Pro. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on...power cord. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the adapter, making sure it in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord ...
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.... Step 2: Connect to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . After you turn on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and ...the power adapter is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 58. An amber light indicates that you first connect the power adapter to glow. Chapter 1...
.... Step 2: Connect to a wireless or wired network. Â To use a wireless network with the built-in . After you turn on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is fully charged. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and ...the power adapter is plugged in AirPort Extreme technology, make sure the wireless base station is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you don't see page 58. An amber light indicates that you first connect the power adapter to glow. Chapter 1...
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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. 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. ®  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
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. 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. ®  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
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® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 52. If your computer doesn't turn on or start up " on , see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically.
® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 52. If your computer doesn't turn on or start up " on , see "If your MacBook Pro. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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... and other Mac, it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open...keep or use . If you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your previous Mac. ...
... and other Mac, it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. See the next section, "Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from the iTunes Store. For information about deauthorizing, in iTunes, open...keep or use . If you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro. The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your previous Mac. ...
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...Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you want to migrate to your MacBook Pro. If the connection is complete. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your... between both computers, or connecting both computers to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click 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. Important: Don't use ...
...Assistant. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you want to migrate to your MacBook Pro. If the connection is complete. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on your... between both computers, or connecting both computers to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click 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. Important: Don't use ...
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... or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you can damage it down. When the computer is spinning can...NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep...
... or shut it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you can damage it down. When the computer is spinning can...NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep...
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... open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button ...and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. When your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. 18 Chapter 1 Ready...
... open , press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button ...and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. When your MacBook Pro wakes from draining completely. 18 Chapter 1 Ready...
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2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 2 www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help Mac OS X
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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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... with iMovie. Touch the trackpad with one or more fingers to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with others... the battery button to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on the trackpad. Chapter 2 Life with the IR...
... with iMovie. Touch the trackpad with one or more fingers to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using iChat, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with others... the battery button to prevent theft. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in sleep. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (available separately) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad Click or double-click anywhere on the trackpad. Chapter 2 Life with the IR...
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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 - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key -
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 - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key -
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... port. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon...
... port. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your widgets. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of the screen. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon...
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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
