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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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...the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different from what you... see "Getting Answers" on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. If...
...the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your computer. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to Macintosh computers, read this MacBook Pro. Some computer illustrations might also be slightly different from what you... see "Getting Answers" on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can be found on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. If...
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...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences ... Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
...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 up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences ... Ready, Set Up, Go 9 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 right away.
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... into a power outlet. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it is fully inserted into...
... into a power outlet. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it is fully inserted into...
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... is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. 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. If you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter ...
... is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. 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. If you first connect the power adapter to your... MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter ...
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... Up, Go 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 the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press...
... Up, Go 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 the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press...
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...played by someone else and frees up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your MacBook Pro. After it later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it starts up another authorization for use. Chapter... when you first start up" on your Internet and email information and set up a user account on page 49. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it...
...played by someone else and frees up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your MacBook Pro. After it later using Migration Assistant. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it starts up another authorization for use. Chapter... when you first start up" on your Internet and email information and set up a user account on page 49. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it...
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... It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep or shut it down. To put it to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. When the computer is in sleep and the... hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your computer while the disk is your...
... It Down When you finish working with your MacBook Pro. Putting Your MacBook Pro to sleep or shut it down. To put it to sleep, do one of data or the inability to change. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from your MacBook Pro. When the computer is in sleep and the... hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put your computer while the disk is your...
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... your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for information about...
... your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it down your MacBook Pro, do one of time, see "Important Handling Information" on page 65 for information about...
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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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...sleep. Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Spread or pinch two fingers to rotate photos and more. Tap the trackpad to ...release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook Pro 19 Display release button Push to click or double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the...
...sleep. Chapter 2 Life with one finger on and off, or put it to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Spread or pinch two fingers to rotate photos and more. Tap the trackpad to ...release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook Pro 19 Display release button Push to click or double-click. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the...
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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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... to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live using the included... iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green...
... to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live using the included... iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Camera indicator light The camera indicator light glows green...
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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 - 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
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... Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to access your widgets. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "... your open windows. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to the Trash. You can ...
... Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your MacBook Pro display. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to access your widgets. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "... your open windows. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to the Trash. You can ...
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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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... (available at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. The Ethernet..., or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, ...
... (available at www.apple.com/store) to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. The Ethernet..., or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. Chapter 2 Life with standard 34mm ExpressCards. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, mouse, keyboard, ...