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MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
MacBook Pro User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer
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... Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. registered trademark. Intel and Intel Core...
... Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. registered trademark. Intel and Intel Core...
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Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Information 27 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 28 Adjusting Your Display 30 Using Your Power Adapter 31 Using the Trackpad 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using a Mouse 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front Row 39 Using the Built-in iSight Camera 42 Getting Answers Using Mac Help 3
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... Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using... Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 Connecting with Ethernet 67 Using External Video Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
... Headphones 50 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 50 Transferring Files to Another Computer 53 Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro 54 Using Universal Serial Bus Devices 57 Connecting with FireWire 61 Using ExpressCards 62 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 64 Using... Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 Connecting with Ethernet 67 Using External Video Support 71 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 72 Using Your SuperDrive 76 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology 77 Using Your Battery 81 Securing Your MacBook Pro 4 Contents
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... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
... Number 103 Appendix A: Specifications 105 Appendix B: Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Understanding General Safety Instructions 106 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter 107 Using Your MacBook Pro 109 Avoiding Hearing Damage 111 Understanding Ergonomics 113 Apple and the Environment 115 Appendix C: Connecting to the Internet 117 Gathering the Information You Need Contents 5
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Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
Getting Started 1 1 Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: ® MENU Apple Remote Power adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet. 7
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...a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug ...into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take ...
...a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug ...into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take ...
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Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. First, pull up on page 115. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, ...
Warning: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your MacBook Pro to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. First, pull up on page 115. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, ...
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...Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem into a phone wall jack. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection... requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the...
...Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing "Turn AirPort on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem into a phone wall jack. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection... requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the...
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... computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the... MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your finger across the trackpad...
... computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you should see the sleep indicator light turn on the... MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your finger across the trackpad...
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See "Using the Trackpad" on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items on the trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is designed to move the pointer. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started ® Important: Use only one finger on the screen. The trackpad is turned on by default.
See "Using the Trackpad" on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items on the trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is designed to move the pointer. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started ® Important: Use only one finger on the screen. The trackpad is turned on by default.
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... should light when you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? If the problem persists, you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to 10 seconds until the...
... should light when you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up a user account on your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? If the problem persists, you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to 10 seconds until the...
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...to the files and folders you used on the hard disk and partitions. Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you... can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac are now on your new...
...to the files and folders you used on the hard disk and partitions. Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you... can transfer: Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac are now on your new...
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Fees may apply. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you already have only five authorized computers at a time for information you first start up your computer to connect to enter. Congratulations, you can do it again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your computer, you 're up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you 'll need to the Internet. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes account). ...
Fees may apply. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you already have only five authorized computers at a time for information you first start up your computer to connect to enter. Congratulations, you can do it again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your computer, you 're up another authorization for use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you 'll need to the Internet. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes account). ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Sleep indicator light ® Infrared (IR) receiver Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive ® Power button 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to sleep. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Slot-loading SuperDrive ...Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on and off or put it to control your digital...
... the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to sleep. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Slot-loading SuperDrive ...Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on and off or put it to control your digital...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 key (fn) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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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..., choose Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the ...from the built-in and an external display). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your keyboard illumination. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease...
..., choose Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the ...from the built-in and an external display). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your desktop across the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your keyboard illumination. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease...
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Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro d USB 2.0 port f Headphone/optical digital audio out port ¯ Power , Audio line in/optical adapter port digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot d USB 2.0 G Gigabit Ethernet port port (10/100/1000Base-T) Security H FireWire slot 400 port £ DVI port 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... 34mm ExpressCards. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers,...headphones, or digital audio equipment. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your...
... 34mm ExpressCards. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers,...headphones, or digital audio equipment. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your...