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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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... AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of such marks by method claims of these products. The product... herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. ©2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto,...
... AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of such marks by method claims of these products. The product... herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. ©2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto,...
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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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...Connecting 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...
...Connecting 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...
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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. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take you can set it...
... 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. Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take you can set it...
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Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the adapter. Plug the other end into the power outlet. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 First, pull up on the AC plug to remove it from ...
Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the adapter. Plug the other end into the power outlet. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 First, pull up on the AC plug to remove it from ...
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... 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 USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to...
... 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 USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 When you turn on the computer, you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down again. After it starts up . 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Do not continue to hold down or...to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your finger across the trackpad. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, slide your...
Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 When you turn on the computer, you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down again. After it starts up . 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Do not continue to hold down or...to start up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your finger across the trackpad. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move items on the screen, slide your...
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... into both the computer and a power source. Then press the power button again. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? Make sure that the computer can help you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on page...
... into both the computer and a power source. Then press the power button again. If you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? Make sure that the computer can help you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on page...
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... 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 information-just follow the onscreen instructions. To transfer information, make sure:...194; You have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. Â The...
... 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 information-just follow the onscreen instructions. To transfer information, make sure:...194; You have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. Â The...
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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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... from a distance. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with two fingers on the trackpad; Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your hard disk.... Built-in sleep mode. scroll with iChat AV and to control your MacBook Pro. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to music, movies, games, and other multimedia...
... from a distance. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with two fingers on the trackpad; Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in under the left speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your hard disk.... Built-in sleep mode. scroll with iChat AV and to control your MacBook Pro. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to music, movies, games, and other multimedia...
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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 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your keyboard illumination. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 1 Getting... key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard.
... "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your keyboard illumination. i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your desktop across the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 1 Getting... key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard.
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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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...400 port. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Protect 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, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to connect a VGA monitor. Chapter 1...
...400 port. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. Security slot Protect 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, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to connect a VGA monitor. Chapter 1...
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...power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your... MacBook Pro to sleep. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (')...
...power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your... MacBook Pro to sleep. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (')...
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... you plan to store your MacBook Pro. To wake the computer: 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. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your MacBook Pro for an extended period of ...the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during...
... you plan to store your MacBook Pro. To wake the computer: 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. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your MacBook Pro for an extended period of ...the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the hard disk. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during...