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... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
... Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and... Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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.... Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Make sure you first use your MacBook Pro. For...Adapter before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on page 30...
.... Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Make sure you first use your MacBook Pro. For...Adapter before you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you have never used a MacBook Pro or are an experienced user, you see "Getting Answers" on page 30...
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What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away.
What's in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up the ...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away.
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... AC plug up to remove it is fully inserted into a power outlet. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®?
... AC plug up to remove it is fully inserted into a power outlet. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®?
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A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates ...the battery is not installed. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make ...
A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is charging. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 An amber light indicates ...the battery is not installed. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make ...
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... on page 30. For information about setting up connection, you turn on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. See "Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad...
... on page 30. For information about setting up connection, you turn on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. See "Getting Answers" on the computer. ® Power button ® Trackpad...
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... authorization for use your other information from your previous Mac. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. The first time you turn on or start up " on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant...intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. After it starts up...
... authorization for use your other information from your previous Mac. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. The first time you turn on or start up " on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant...intend to keep or use . Step 4: Configure your Internet and email information and set up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you've purchased from the iTunes Store. After it starts up...
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... pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you ...finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can put it to sleep or shut it...
... pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you ...finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can put it to sleep or shut it...
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...The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information"... or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m...
...The sleep indicator light goes on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you plan to store your MacBook Pro for information about how to wake up your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information"... or any key on briefly during the shutdown process. If you left them. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go m...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Use two fingers to zoom in sleep. Spread or pinch two fingers to rotate photos and more. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it... to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with Your MacBook Pro 19 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers....
Use two fingers to zoom in sleep. Spread or pinch two fingers to rotate photos and more. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it... to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with Your MacBook Pro 19 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to sleep. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers....
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green when the ...is operating. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 21 Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV...
...iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green when the ...is operating. Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille) Capture sounds directly or talk with Your MacBook Pro 21 Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in iSight camera Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key -
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key -
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...Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or ... and search for quick access to the Trash. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port.
...Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or ... and search for quick access to the Trash. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port.
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. f Headphone out/optical ... a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe ...
Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to connect a VGA monitor. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. f Headphone out/optical ... a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe ...