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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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... 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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Many answers to questions can set it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to get started . Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page ...
Many answers to questions can set it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you are new to get started . Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page ...
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... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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  ...
... Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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  ...
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... remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter...
... remove it from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. 10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter...
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...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. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into ... Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is not installed. An amber light indicates ...
...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. If you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into ... Up, Go 11 Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. A green light indicates that the battery is not installed. An amber light indicates ...
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If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. After it starts up " on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. See ..."Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 30. You hear a tone when you turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. After it starts up " on your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on or start up a wireless connection, choose Help > Mac Help, and then choose Library > AirPort Help. See ..."Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to turn on page 30. You hear a tone when you turn on page 49. 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
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...the iTunes Store. If you don't use your previous Mac. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you 've purchased from being played by someone else and... with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Press the trackpad button to select, click, or double-...
...the iTunes Store. If you don't use your previous Mac. Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, just as you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you 've purchased from being played by someone else and... with Setup Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your other information from the Help menu in iTunes. Use the MacBook Pro trackpad to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Press the trackpad button to select, click, or double-...
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Menu bar Spotlight search icon Help menu Dock Finder icon System Preferences icon You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 want using System Preferences. 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 to know your computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for the specific preference you get to change. 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 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 want using System Preferences. Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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..., you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. 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 sleep or shut it down.... Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Moving...
..., you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. 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 sleep or shut it down.... Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the hard disk. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Moving...
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... Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If...
... Information" on briefly during the shutdown process. To shut down . Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If...
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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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The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro.
The Apple website at www.apple.com/support. Read on for an overview of the different parts and features of software and hardware for all of Apple's products on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com links you to the latest Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 You can also find the manuals for many Apple products and technical support for your MacBook Pro.
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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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Display release button Push to sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Chapter 2 Life 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. Press the trackpad button to CDs and DVDs. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the...
Display release button Push to sleep. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to click or double-click. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, or scroll with two fingers. Chapter 2 Life 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. Press the trackpad button to CDs and DVDs. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the...
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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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Built-in IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote (sold separately) on your Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with ... 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. 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 Apple Remote and the built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using iChat AV. Infrared (IR) receiver Use your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with ... 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. Camera indicator light The green camera indicator light glows when the...
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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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key -
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...the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. When the ...decrease the brightness of the keyboard illumination. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port....
...the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad integrated into the MacBook Pro keyboard. Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. When the ...decrease the brightness of the keyboard illumination. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending the desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port....