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... 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: ...
... 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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... that you can be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Make sure you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown... in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting ...
... that you can be found on your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Make sure you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown... in this MacBook Pro. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting ...
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What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 ...
What's 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging 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 ...
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... attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In...
... attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. Step 1: Plug In...
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... and the other end to glow. 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 ...
... and the other end to glow. 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 ...
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... also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on page 30. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from ...Trackpad button Sleep indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort." Plug the...
... also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you turn on page 30. See "Getting Answers" on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from ...Trackpad button Sleep indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort." Plug the...
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...The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac. If you don't use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased...transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it later using Migration Assistant. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. Setup Assistant helps you turn on, see "If ...
...The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your previous Mac. If you don't use your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you 've purchased...transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it later using Migration Assistant. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. Setup Assistant helps you turn on, see "If ...
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... light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you want using System Preferences. For more information,...sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you ...
... light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you want using System Preferences. For more information,...sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you can put it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you ...
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...174;) button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, ...documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery ...
...174;) button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from the menu bar. To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is already open it to shut it down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, ...documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery ...
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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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... with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Spread or pinch two fingers to standard-size CDs and... DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes...
... with one finger on and off, or put it to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Spread or pinch two fingers to standard-size CDs and... DVDs. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 19 ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes...
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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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...take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends live using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life 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 ...
...take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with friends live using the included iChat AV application. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life 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 ...
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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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Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. C ...all your open windows. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your widgets. To learn how to access your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to eject...
Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. C ...all your open windows. o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your widgets. To learn how to access your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to eject...
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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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... monitor. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to activate the spring, and then remove it to prevent theft. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it from the slot.
... monitor. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to activate the spring, and then remove it to prevent theft. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it from the slot.