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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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...feel 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 Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you ...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 it up your MacBook Pro. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the ...
...feel 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 Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you ...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 it up your MacBook Pro. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the ...
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For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on page 115. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. Step 2: Connect Your ...
For information about types of your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on page 115. For an illustration, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. Step 2: Connect Your ...
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... as shown in the menu bar. ® ® 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 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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started
... as shown in the menu bar. ® ® 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 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 an Apple Authorized Reseller. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...second). Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â ...To move the arrow pointer on ), and 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...
...second). Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on (and stay on the screen, slide your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â ...To move the arrow pointer on ), and 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...
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... set up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? The power adapter plug should light when you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer...
... set up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on your new MacBook Pro. Problems Turning On the Computer? The power adapter plug should light when you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. Â If the computer...
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...  Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode  Your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite... takes you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email.  Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up partitions on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. ...
...  Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode  Your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don't overwrite... takes you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email.  Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up partitions on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to work with the same network settings as your other Mac. ...
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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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...short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro on and off or put it to sleep. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad. Sleep indicator... light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Built-in stereo speakers Listen ...
...short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro on and off or put it to sleep. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with two fingers on the trackpad. Sleep indicator... light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Built-in stereo speakers Listen ...
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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 MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - When the numeric keypad is preset to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination ... 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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard.
Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. - When the numeric keypad is preset to eject a disc. o Keyboard illumination ... 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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard.
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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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports...-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to the FireWire 400 port. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro battery. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to another computer and transfer files. ¯ Power adapter port Plug...
... 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. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports...-T) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to the FireWire 400 port. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro battery. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to another computer and transfer files. ¯ Power adapter port Plug...
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...one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 or ... 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 (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
...one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for 3 seconds. 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 or ... 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 (') button on page 53. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with...
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...Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake up...1 Getting Started 23 To wake the computer: Â If the display is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that...
...Down in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro. If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake up...1 Getting Started 23 To wake the computer: Â If the display is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that...
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...off the computer or allow it 's best to sleep for two hours or longer. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it to recalibrate the battery at its fullest capacity. If you use your battery functioning at least once a month. You may use...your battery: 1 Plug in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with those batteries as well. When your battery gets low, you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your computer during this time. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the ...
...off the computer or allow it 's best to sleep for two hours or longer. Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your MacBook Pro infrequently, it to recalibrate the battery at its fullest capacity. If you use your battery functioning at least once a month. You may use...your battery: 1 Plug in . 3 Disconnect the power adapter with those batteries as well. When your battery gets low, you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your computer during this time. For more battery information, see the low battery warning dialog on the ...