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... of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 51 Using Apple Hardware Test...
... of Your MacBook Pro 24 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 26 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 51 Using Apple Hardware Test...
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51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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...are new to get started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your computer. Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety ...information starting on page 30. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 61) carefully before ...
...are new to get started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your computer. Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to questions can set it right away. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety ...information starting on page 30. Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. Your 17-inch MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be slightly different from what you see "Getting Answers" on page 61) carefully before ...
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What's in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote AC plug 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA 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 85W 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 up ...
What's in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote AC plug 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA 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 85W 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 up ...
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... a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it...
... a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. As the MagSafe connector gets close to remove it...
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... a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the connector is seated properly. If you don't see a light, make...
... a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. An amber light indicates that the connector is seated properly. If you don't see a light, make...
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...® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 30. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If... your MacBook Pro. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for...
...® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 30. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If... your MacBook Pro. After it starts up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for...
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...audiobooks you use . Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for "trackpad." Setup Assistant helps you enter your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you 've purchased from your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready...you can help you don't use your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Press the trackpad button to select, ...
...audiobooks you use . Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for "trackpad." Setup Assistant helps you enter your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you 've purchased from your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready...you can help you don't use your other information from being played by someone else and frees up a user account on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the iTunes Store. Press the trackpad button to select, ...
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For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook Pro. As you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most settings on your MacBook Pro. As you get to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you want to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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... the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. To wake your MacBook Pro: 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 for only a short time, put it to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is spinning can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your...
... the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on the Apple Remote. To wake your MacBook Pro: 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 for only a short time, put it to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is spinning can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your...
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... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it 's best to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and ...click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down .
... one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it 's best to prevent your battery from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and ...click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down .
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You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook Pro. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on for your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for all of your MacBook Pro. Read on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware for an overview of the different parts and features of Apple's products on for your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 The Apple website at www.apple.com/support.
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are ...away from a power outlet. Display release button Push to sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Slot-loading ...
... A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on or off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are ...away from a power outlet. Display release button Push to sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Slot-loading ...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to... the microphone or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Microphone (built in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away.
...) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera is operating. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your MacBook Pro from up to... the microphone or talk with friends live over broadband using the included iChat AV application, snap pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 23 Microphone (built in stereo speakers Listen to 30 feet away.
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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 (fn) key - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 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 -
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... and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port...illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Mute control Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function...
... and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on the key. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port...illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Mute control Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for "function...