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Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in the world.
Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and expand Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere 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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... it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 31.... Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to...
... it up quickly and start using Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 31.... Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your computer. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you are new to get started . For information about the new features of this book may already know enough to...
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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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... port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and... the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Pro. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure...
... port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into the MagSafe power port. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. First pull the AC plug up your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into the power adapter and... the AC plug is seated firmly. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of your MacBook Pro. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure...
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... with the built-in . An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged. If you don't see page 58. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power... is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. A green light indicates that you know the name of the network.
... with the built-in . An amber light indicates that the battery is fully charged. If you don't see page 58. After you turn on your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on and that the battery is charging. For troubleshooting tips, see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power... is turned on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant guides you through the connection process. A green light indicates that you know the name of the network.
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Connect the Apple USB Modem 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 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable  To use a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller.
Connect the Apple USB Modem 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 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable  To use a wired connection, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller.
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After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up" on page 52. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro.
After it starts up . You hear a tone when you turn on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 ® Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on the computer. ® Power button It takes the computer a few moments to start up" on page 52. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro.
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...Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn... on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from the iTunes Store. If you already have a ...
...Internet and email information and set up another authorization for more information. The first time you 've purchased from your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. See the next section, "Migrating Information to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you turn... on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for use your other information from the iTunes Store. If you already have a ...
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If you don't use Setup Assistant to your computer, you first start up your MacBook Pro. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate to transfer information when... existing user accounts, files, applications, and other information from another Mac computer. Important: Don't use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. You can...
If you don't use Setup Assistant to your computer, you first start up your MacBook Pro. You can choose the items (user accounts, documents, movies, music, photos, and so on) that you want to migrate to transfer information when... existing user accounts, files, applications, and other information from another Mac computer. Important: Don't use Software Update on your MacBook Pro and your other Mac. Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. You can...
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... and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your MacBook Pro, you can damage 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 ... can put it to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is in the Dock. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. To put it to Sleep If you move your...
... and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you 'll be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your MacBook Pro, you can damage 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 ... can put it to sleep or shut it down. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is in the Dock. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. To put it to Sleep If you move your...
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If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 69 for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left ...them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake your MacBook Pro. ...
If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 69 for a couple of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left ...them. The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake your MacBook Pro. ...
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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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Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 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 separately) to ... stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located above the Esc key on your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. The indicator light glows when...
Touch the trackpad with Your MacBook Pro 21 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 separately) to ... stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia files. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located above the Esc key on your MacBook Pro on the trackpad. Chapter 2 Life with one or more fingers to activate indicator lights that show the remaining battery charge. The indicator light glows when...
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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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... also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the...
... also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in use. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the...
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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