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... Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro Contents 5
... Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro Contents 5
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... move to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Search for the application, and then type a question in the search field. Chapter 2 Life with gestures within any application to see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you have a problem ...Finding service and support for your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to the iLife website at www.apple.com/ilife. See Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution,"...
... move to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx. Search for the application, and then type a question in the search field. Chapter 2 Life with gestures within any application to see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you have a problem ...Finding service and support for your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to the iLife website at www.apple.com/ilife. See Chapter 4, "Problem, Meet Solution,"...
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... Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your computer has two memory slots that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR SO-DIMM) format  1.25 inch...
... Double Data Rate (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Your computer has two memory slots that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR SO-DIMM) format  1.25 inch...
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See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer.
See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer.
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Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be warm. 2 Turn over the MacBook Pro and locate the release latches on either side of your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting it out. The battery should pop up . WARNING: The internal components of the battery. Slide both latches up slightly.
Lift it down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory If you have been using your MacBook Pro can be warm. 2 Turn over the MacBook Pro and locate the release latches on either side of your MacBook Pro, wait 10 minutes after shutting it out. The battery should pop up . WARNING: The internal components of the battery. Slide both latches up slightly.
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Step 2: Install memory. 1 Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the screws holding the memory door and remove it from the battery bay of your MacBook Pro, you may have three or four screws. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Depending on the model of the computer.
Step 2: Install memory. 1 Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the screws holding the memory door and remove it from the battery bay of your MacBook Pro, you may have three or four screws. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 37 Depending on the model of the computer.
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2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 38 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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... resistance. 3 If you need to a 25-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot. 4 Insert the memory card at a 25-degree angle. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Then firmly push the memory card into the slot until the gold edge is almost invisible. Line up slightly. The card should... pop up the notch in the card with the small tab in the memory card. Lift the memory card to remove a memory card that's already installed in the slot, spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the...
... resistance. 3 If you need to a 25-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot. 4 Insert the memory card at a 25-degree angle. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 39 Then firmly push the memory card into the slot until the gold edge is almost invisible. Line up slightly. The card should... pop up the notch in the card with the small tab in the memory card. Lift the memory card to remove a memory card that's already installed in the slot, spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the...
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5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. 25O Correctly Incorrectly inserted inserted Note: Make sure your memory is installed according to this illustration, so the gold contacts are almost completely inserted into the connector. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. 25O Correctly Incorrectly inserted inserted Note: Make sure your memory is installed according to this illustration, so the gold contacts are almost completely inserted into the connector. 40 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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6 Insert any additional memory in the second slot. 7 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before tightening the screws into place. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41
6 Insert any additional memory in the second slot. 7 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before tightening the screws into place. 15-inch MacBook Pro 17-inch MacBook Pro Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 41
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Gently press the top edge of the battery in the battery compartment. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the bottom edge of the battery down until the battery latches lock into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
Gently press the top edge of the battery in the battery compartment. Step 3: Replace the battery. 1 Place the bottom edge of the battery down until the battery latches lock into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 42 Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory
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... Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. If your computer, open System Profiler by reseating the memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is compatible with the ... Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory that originally came with your MacBook Pro...
... Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. If your computer, open System Profiler by reseating the memory. To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that it is compatible with the ... Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory that originally came with your MacBook Pro...
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...Problems that occur only with the application selected. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on to find more troubleshooting information in other open applications without restarting your ... Any new hardware that led up to try when you need. Occasionally you may "freeze" on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can also find some solutions to the problem. Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-...
...Problems that occur only with the application selected. 46 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Think about the conditions that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on to find more troubleshooting information in other open applications without restarting your ... Any new hardware that led up to try when you need. Occasionally you may "freeze" on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. You can also find some solutions to the problem. Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-...
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... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 You should see one to charge the battery at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that came with your computer. If a single indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to...194; If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about 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...
... Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 49 You should see one to charge the battery at least 5 seconds. Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that came with your computer. If a single indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to...194; If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 57 for information about 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...
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... have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. If you through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer except the power adapter. 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. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem ...
... have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. If you through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer except the power adapter. 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. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem ...
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...about the MacBook Pro through online resources, onscreen help from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can find more . If 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, .... 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 to your country from the ...
...about the MacBook Pro through online resources, onscreen help from Apple's discussion forums. Onscreen Help You can find more . If 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, .... 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 to your country from the ...
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... on a credit card, iPod, or other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product... port, remove it on the floor in a well-ventilated location. Use only the power adapter that is required. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that came with this port.
... on a credit card, iPod, or other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to clean the case (use . Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any other cables if any of this product... port, remove it on the floor in a well-ventilated location. Use only the power adapter that is required. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that came with this port.
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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 ... 69 ergonomics 67 Ethernet connecting to 11 port 25 76 Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme problems 54 using 31 AppleCare 58 Apple Hardware Test 51 Apple Remote 32 application freeze 46 applications Front Row 21, 32 iChat AV 21 iLife 31 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio line in...
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 ... 69 ergonomics 67 Ethernet connecting to 11 port 25 76 Looking for Something? See power adapter AirPort Extreme problems 54 using 31 AppleCare 58 Apple Hardware Test 51 Apple Remote 32 application freeze 46 applications Front Row 21, 32 iChat AV 21 iLife 31 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio line in...
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...27 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 Looking for Something? 77 See power adapter media controls 23 Media Eject key 23 memory checking 43 installing 34, 35 specifications 34 mercury 73 microphone 21 Migration Assistant 13 modem 11 mouse 25, 68 Mute control 23 N network...Help, finding answers 30 high-speed USB 25 I iChat AV application 21 iLife applications 31 infrared (IR) receiver 21 installation instructions additional RAM 35 memory 35 overview 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 51 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 53 IP masquerading 54 iSight video camera 21 K ...
...27 Play/Pause key 23 ports on MacBook Pro 25 Looking for Something? 77 See power adapter media controls 23 Media Eject key 23 memory checking 43 installing 34, 35 specifications 34 mercury 73 microphone 21 Migration Assistant 13 modem 11 mouse 25, 68 Mute control 23 N network...Help, finding answers 30 high-speed USB 25 I iChat AV application 21 iLife applications 31 infrared (IR) receiver 21 installation instructions additional RAM 35 memory 35 overview 8 Internet connecting 11 connection problems 51 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 53 IP masquerading 54 iSight video camera 21 K ...