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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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...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 MacBook Pro. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of 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 designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power ...
...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 MacBook Pro. AC plug 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of 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 designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power ...
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... C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you don't need cables. First, pull up on page 115. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. If you can attach the AC power cord.
... C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you don't need cables. First, pull up on page 115. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the adapter. If you can attach the AC power cord.
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... 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 modem into a USB port on " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem ... 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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to the computer...
... 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 modem into a USB port on " from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the modem ... 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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to the computer...
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... menu. 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 start up to shut 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 . Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator...
... menu. 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 start up to shut 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 . Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator...
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... previous Mac to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Setup Assistant helps you might be drained. If the problem persists, you enter your new MacBook Pro.
... previous Mac to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Setup Assistant helps you might be drained. If the problem persists, you enter your new MacBook Pro.
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... applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you through the process of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target... 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. Â Files and folders on the hard disk and...
... applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you through the process of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target... 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. Â Files and folders on the hard disk and...
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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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Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control your MacBook Pro on and off or put it to sleep. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and ...a distance. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with others using the included iChat AV application...
Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control your MacBook Pro on and off or put it to sleep. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and ...a distance. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in sleep mode. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad. The white light glows steadily for videoconferencing with others using the included iChat AV application...
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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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.... Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your desktop across the built-in and an external display). Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help... and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to F12).
.... Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your desktop across the built-in and an external display). Mute control Mute the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help... and search for "function keys." ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. To learn how to F12).
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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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...and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge your MacBook Pro, such 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). H FireWire 400 port... that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can connect a standard 6-pin...
...and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge your MacBook Pro, such 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). H FireWire 400 port... that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. You can connect a standard 6-pin...
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... bypass the startup process. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: ...194; Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ...
... bypass the startup process. For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: ...194; Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started When the computer is in the dialog that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. ...
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Moving your computer, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. To shut down your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it...; 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 battery from the hard disk. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard...
Moving your computer, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. To shut down your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it...; 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 battery from the hard disk. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in sleep and the hard...
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If you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your work and close all applications when the battery gets low and before the system goes to sleep. 5 ... during the first week you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on the screen. 4 Continue to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to sleep. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the Battery...
If you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your work and close all applications when the battery gets low and before the system goes to sleep. 5 ... during the first week you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the MacBook Pro on the screen. 4 Continue to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it's best to sleep. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the Battery...