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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 Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. ©2006 Apple Computer, Inc. Use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in part, without the written consent of such marks by Macrovision Corporation and is accurate. All rights reserved. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook...Apple Computer, Inc. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro... Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of U.S. Apple assumes no responsibility ...
...Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. ©2006 Apple Computer, Inc. Use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in part, without the written consent of such marks by Macrovision Corporation and is accurate. All rights reserved. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook...Apple Computer, Inc. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro... Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of U.S. Apple assumes no responsibility ...
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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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... Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. m Insert the AC plug... of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up quickly and...
... Turning on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. m Insert the AC plug... of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it before setting up quickly and...
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... AC power cord. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 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. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your AC plug are in...
... AC power cord. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 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. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your AC plug are in...
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® ® 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 computer's ... 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started...
® ® 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 computer's ... 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started...
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...down or press the power button after the startup tone or you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up . After it starts up, the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 ...Use your finger across the trackpad. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the...
...down or press the power button after the startup tone or you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up . After it starts up, the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 ...Use your finger across the trackpad. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the...
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... you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 The power adapter plug should light when you enter your new MacBook Pro. Hold down the power (®) button for 8 to reinstall the system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your computer, Setup...
... you plug it into both the computer and a power source. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 The power adapter plug should light when you enter your new MacBook Pro. Hold down the power (®) button for 8 to reinstall the system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your computer, Setup...
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... of transferring your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new... 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...
... of transferring your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new... 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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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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... writes to sleep. scroll with others using the included iChat AV application. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with iChat AV and to control your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Display release button Push to save energy. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the...
... writes to sleep. scroll with others using the included iChat AV application. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with iChat AV and to control your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Display release button Push to save energy. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - 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 - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) - 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 - Volume controls ø Keyboard illumination controls Standard function keys 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 1 Getting Started...customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your desktop across the built-in and an external display) and...
...to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). Chapter 1 Getting Started...customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your desktop across the built-in and an external display) and...
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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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... digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network... as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in order to connect. £ ...
... digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network... as digital video cameras and external storage devices. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately). Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in order to connect. £ ...
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..., and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. 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... sleep. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer to Sleep If you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep ...
..., and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (') button on page 53. 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... sleep. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro, you can put the computer to Sleep If you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep ...
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... the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent your computer while the hard disk is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key... on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. If you plan to wake up from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23...
... the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent your computer while the hard disk is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any key... on the keyboard or any button on the Apple Remote. If you plan to wake up from the menu bar. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you move your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23...