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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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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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As you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power... you can set it right away. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up your MacBook Pro. The following pages take you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the...
As you get close to the port, you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power... you can set it right away. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up your MacBook Pro. The following pages take you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug in the...
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... prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into a power outlet. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on page 115.
... prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into a power outlet. For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on page 115.
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... 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 ... to the computer's Ethernet (G) port. ® ® 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 ...
... 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 ... to the computer's Ethernet (G) port. ® ® 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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... 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 . Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator... light turn on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer to 1 second). 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z)...
... 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 . Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator... light turn on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you might cause the computer to 1 second). 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z)...
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... to the computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Make sure that the computer can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? Then press the power button again. If the problem persists, you turn on page 99.
... to the computer. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Make sure that the computer can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? Then press the power button again. If the problem persists, you turn on page 99.
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... 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 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 Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed on your other Mac. Â...
... 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 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 Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed on your other Mac. Â...
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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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...speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button... Turn your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Built-in stereo...
...speaker grille) Use for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to CDs and DVDs. ® Power button... Turn your MacBook Pro. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Built-in stereo...
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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 - 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 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function key (fn) -
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...to F12). Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the speakers ...and headphone port. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys...
...to F12). Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from the speakers ...and headphone port. F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys...
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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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.... d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet...port. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital...
.... d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. The Ethernet port's autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet...port. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital...
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...information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started To put the computer to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep... and click Sleep 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 (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put the computer to sleep, do ...
...information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started To put the computer to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep... and click Sleep 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 (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put the computer to sleep, do ...
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...: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the Apple Remote. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to wake up from draining completely. The sleep indicator... light goes on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the display...
...: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the Apple Remote. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you plan to wake up from draining completely. The sleep indicator... light goes on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard or any button on the display...
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... additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with those batteries as the adapter is plugged in. 3 Disconnect the power adapter with the MacBook Pro on and start running time from the battery. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running it from your battery, calibrate it sometime... during the first week you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your battery functioning at least once a month. If you use your computer during this time...
... additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with those batteries as the adapter is plugged in. 3 Disconnect the power adapter with the MacBook Pro on and start running time from the battery. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running it from your battery, calibrate it sometime... during the first week you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your battery functioning at least once a month. If you use your computer during this time...