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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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..., without the written consent of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac,... only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple is a U.S. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this copyright protection technology must...
..., without the written consent of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac,... only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple is a U.S. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iSight, MacBook, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, Tiger, and Xcode are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this copyright protection technology must...
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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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...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 before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter ... 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. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your...
...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 before setting up quickly and start using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter ... 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. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in . Setting Up Your...
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... outlet. First, pull up on page 115. If you're connecting to the adapter. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on the AC plug to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to a wireless AirPort Extreme...
... outlet. First, pull up on page 115. If you're connecting to the adapter. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to the Internet," on the AC plug to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to a wireless AirPort Extreme...
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...: 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 ...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...
...: 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. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. AirPort detects available wireless networks. 10 ...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...
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... 2 Use your finger across the trackpad. 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... to 1 second). 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Do not continue to hold down again. 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...
... 2 Use your finger across the trackpad. 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... to 1 second). 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Do not continue to hold down again. 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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® Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to select, click, or double-click items on the screen. See "Using the Trackpad" on by default. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to move the pointer.
® Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to select, click, or double-click items on the screen. See "Using the Trackpad" on by default. Trackpad Trackpad button 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 31 for more information. Â Use the trackpad button to move the pointer.
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... Setup Assistant The first time you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on page 94. If you turn on your new MacBook Pro.
... Setup Assistant The first time you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can 't find the system software on page 94. If you turn on your new MacBook Pro.
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... 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 reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you can transfer:... Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â 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 one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you don't overwrite later ...
... 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 reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you can transfer:... Â User accounts, including preferences and email. Â 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 one partition.) Using Setup Assistant, you don't overwrite later ...
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Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Migration Assistant to transfer information from the iTunes Music Store. If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from it later using Migration Assistant. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Go to the Internet. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes account). Fees may apply. If you don't use (you through the ...
Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Migration Assistant to transfer information from the iTunes Music Store. If you don't intend to keep or use your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from it later using Migration Assistant. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Go to the Internet. To turn off on page 115 for an iTunes account). Fees may apply. If you don't use (you through the ...
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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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... is in IR receiver to control your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your digital content from a distance. scroll with one finger on the trackpad. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Trackpad Move... with two fingers on the trackpad; Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Display release button Push to release your display and open your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs...
... is in IR receiver to control your Apple Remote and the built-in sleep mode. Built-in infrared (IR) receiver Use your digital content from a distance. scroll with one finger on the trackpad. Sleep indicator light Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is capturing and displaying video. Trackpad Move... with two fingers on the trackpad; Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Display release button Push to release your display and open your MacBook Pro on your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy. Slot-loading SuperDrive Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs...
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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) - 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 -
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...o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from 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 eject a disc. Mute...i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your keyboard illumination. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - When the numeric keypad is preset to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "function keys."...
...o Keyboard illumination controls Increase (o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of the sound coming from 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 eject a disc. Mute...i Video Mode Toggle key Switch between dual-display mode (extending your keyboard illumination. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of your MacBook Pro display. - When the numeric keypad is preset 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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...modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to...separately). Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro battery. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet ...
...modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your MacBook Pro to recharge your MacBook Pro, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to...separately). Accepts 34mm ExpressCards. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro battery. Security slot Protect your MacBook Pro. f Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. The Ethernet ...