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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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.... Use of their respective companies. Apple is a U.S. and other countries. .Mac is under license. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger,...Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in part, without the written consent of third-party products is prohibited. and other countries. Mention of Apple. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is accurate. Intel and Intel Core...
.... Use of their respective companies. Apple is a U.S. and other countries. .Mac is under license. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger,...Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in part, without the written consent of third-party products is prohibited. and other countries. Mention of Apple. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is accurate. Intel and Intel Core...
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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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...will 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 it up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the... adapter port. The following pages take 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 ...
...will 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 it up your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the... adapter port. The following pages take 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 ...
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... Appendix C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you can attach the AC power cord. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the adapter. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of connections, see page 30...
... Appendix C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you can attach the AC power cord. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the adapter. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port ® AC power cord To extend the reach of connections, see page 30...
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...-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 the modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external...or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the menu bar. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Then connect the other end of the ...
...-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 the modem into a USB port on " from an Apple Authorized Reseller. ® ® Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external...or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the menu bar. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Then connect the other end of the ...
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...the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you... computer, you might cause the computer to start up. Do not continue to hold down again. When you turn on (and stay on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your...
...the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on ), and you should hear a tone. ® Power button ® Sleep indicator light It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to shut down or press the power button after the startup tone or you... computer, you might cause the computer to start up. Do not continue to hold down again. When you turn on (and stay on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up , the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. 2 Use your...
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... power (®) button for 8 to the computer. The power adapter plug should light when you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to your previous Mac to reinstall...
... power (®) button for 8 to the computer. The power adapter plug should light when you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your new MacBook Pro. Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you press the power (®) button. Â The battery might need to your previous Mac to reinstall...
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... will be 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... 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 later versions ...
... will be 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... 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 later versions ...
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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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...release your display and open your MacBook Pro on your hard disk. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with iChat AV and to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR... receiver to control your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to sleep. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in...
...release your display and open your MacBook Pro on your hard disk. Trackpad Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with iChat AV and to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR... receiver to control your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to sleep. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is in...
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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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...; and F12 opens Dashboard. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). Mute control Mute the...
...; and F12 opens Dashboard. o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. - F11, F12 F11 is activated, a green light glows on both the built-in the MacBook Pro keyboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in and an external display). Mute control Mute the...
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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 transfer files. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro battery. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a ...to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. 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. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers,...
... and transfer files. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro battery. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a ...to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. 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. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as iPods, printers,...
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For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote 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. Â Press and hold the ... 53. To put the computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click...
For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your MacBook Pro," on the Apple Remote 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. Â Press and hold the ... 53. To put the computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click...
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...the display is already open it to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it 's best to prevent your MacBook Pro. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your computer while... causing loss of data or the inability to start up your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in...
...the display is already open it to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to shut it 's best to prevent your MacBook Pro. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your computer while... causing loss of data or the inability to start up your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your MacBook Pro" on page 108 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in...