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... release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you can be found on the model of this book may be slightly different, depending on your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 30. Apple may...
... release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook Pro. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you can be found on the model of this book may be slightly different, depending on your computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 30. Apple may...
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... a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you want using System Preferences. Chapter 1 Ready...
... a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you want using System Preferences. Chapter 1 Ready...
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... from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to all your open windows. To learn how to access your MacBook Pro display. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the...
... from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to all your open windows. To learn how to access your MacBook Pro display. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the...
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...-T) Connect to your MacBook Pro. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ DVI (external display) port Connect to an external display, projection device...
...-T) Connect to your MacBook Pro. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable. £ DVI (external display) port Connect to an external display, projection device...
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... disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Plug in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are on the amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is left...
... disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Plug in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are on the amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is left...
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.... Connecting an external display Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Specifications page at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. and manuals for "battery" in Mac Help. at support.apple.com/specs. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support...
.... Connecting an external display Search for "remote" in Mac Help. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Specifications Go to the Specifications page at www.apple.com/store) Front Row Search for "printing" in Mac Help. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. and manuals for "battery" in Mac Help. at support.apple.com/specs. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support...
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...) format  1.25 inch or smaller  1 GB or 2 GB  200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that came with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your computer has two memory slots that...
...) format  1.25 inch or smaller  1 GB or 2 GB  200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that came with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of memory. This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. Your computer has two memory slots that...
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The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. See the battery safety information on page 64.
The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. See the battery safety information on page 64.
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... 4 Problem, Meet Solution If the computer doesn't soon start up, shut it starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light...
... 4 Problem, Meet Solution If the computer doesn't soon start up, shut it starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Disconnect all external peripherals and try using Disk Utility doesn't help, you see if Disk Utility can repair the disk. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light...
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... contacting Apple for at least until that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see one to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter...
... contacting Apple for at least until that indicator light is glowing continuously. Â If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset the parameter RAM (PRAM). Â If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see one to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter...
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... the battery. Then restart your work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. The display might be using the disc and try again. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any external devices and resuming your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem...
... the battery. Then restart your work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. The display might be using the disc and try again. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any external devices and resuming your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem...
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... power adapter. Problems with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. For more information about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection. Open...
... power adapter. Problems with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Setup Assistant application to open Network Setup Assistant. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. For more information about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection. Open...
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... devices or metal structures can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For setup information, check the documentation provided with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication  Make sure the computer or network you must have properly configured the software...
... devices or metal structures can 't resolve the issue using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. For setup information, check the documentation provided with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication  Make sure the computer or network you must have properly configured the software...
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... you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. System Profiler To get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro, use System...
... you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more information about your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. System Profiler To get help , System Profiler, or Apple Hardware Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro, use System...
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... plug the power adapter directly into the MagSafe power port, remove it on the floor in a well-ventilated location. Use only the power adapter that came with your data, do not place these or other device. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that service or repair is required. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is compatible with this port. The power adapter may...
... plug the power adapter directly into the MagSafe power port, remove it on the floor in a well-ventilated location. Use only the power adapter that came with your data, do not place these or other device. The MagSafe power port contains a magnet that service or repair is required. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC power cord is compatible with this port. The power adapter may...
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...away from the MagSafe power port. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. Turning on your MacBook Pro Never turn on your MacBook Pro unless all of debris, that the connector matches the port, and that could ...connecting a device, make sure that there are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that you carry your equipment's manual may damage your eyes if disassembled. The optical disc drive in your computer contains a laser that is free of its internal and external parts are missing may be harmful to your computer. Carrying your MacBook Pro...
...away from the MagSafe power port. Using connectors and ports Never force a connector into a port. Turning on your MacBook Pro Never turn on your MacBook Pro unless all of debris, that the connector matches the port, and that could ...connecting a device, make sure that there are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that you carry your equipment's manual may damage your eyes if disassembled. The optical disc drive in your computer contains a laser that is free of its internal and external parts are missing may be harmful to your computer. Carrying your MacBook Pro...
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.... See the service and support information that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that came with Apple's instructions-it was probably caused by Apple Inc. See instructions if interference to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is on circuits controlled by turning it off...
.... See the service and support information that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that came with Apple's instructions-it was probably caused by Apple Inc. See instructions if interference to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is on circuits controlled by turning it off...
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... 21 button, power 12, 19 C cable modem 11 camera. See iSight carrying your computer 65 changing the desktop 15 password 50 System Preferences 15 checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display...
... 21 button, power 12, 19 C cable modem 11 camera. See iSight carrying your computer 65 changing the desktop 15 password 50 System Preferences 15 checking memory 43 cleaning the display 66 your computer 66 computer freezes 48 inventory 9 turning on 12 won't turn on 49 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 26 controls brightness 23 keyboard 23 volume 23 cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 15 discs, supported 66 display...
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... 16 sleep indicator light 19 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 19 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update 55 speakers 21 specifications 32 Startup Disk preferences 48 stopping an application 46 your computer 16 storing your computer 66 SuperDrive about 19 supported disc sizes 66 support 58 swiping to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 48 R RAM, installing 35 reinstalling software 56 removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 42 resetting your MacBook Pro to move quickly through...
... 16 sleep indicator light 19 mode 15 slot-loading optical drive 19 software reinstalling 56 updating 55 Software Update 55 speakers 21 specifications 32 Startup Disk preferences 48 stopping an application 46 your computer 16 storing your computer 66 SuperDrive about 19 supported disc sizes 66 support 58 swiping to sleep 15 Q question mark, flashing 48 R RAM, installing 35 reinstalling software 56 removing the battery 35 replacing the battery 42 resetting your MacBook Pro to move quickly through...
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hardware problems 51 Internet connection 51 pointer won't move 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 57 See also problems turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 27 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 67 U updating software 55 USB connections 32 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 volume controls 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 15 Z zooming using the trackpad 19, 27 Looking for Something? 79
hardware problems 51 Internet connection 51 pointer won't move 46 service and support 57 using Mac Help 57 See also problems turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 27 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 67 U updating software 55 USB connections 32 ports 25 V video camera indicator light 21 volume controls 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 15 Z zooming using the trackpad 19, 27 Looking for Something? 79