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... computer. Make sure you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the information in Mac Help. Many answers 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...
... computer. Make sure you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you look over the information in Mac Help. Many answers 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...
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... start up from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. NOTICE: Wait 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...
... start up from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want using System Preferences. NOTICE: Wait 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...
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... 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. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys...
... 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. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys...
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..., mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook Pro. H Two FireWire ports (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro to activate the spring, and then remove it to a line-level microphone...
..., mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, and more to prevent theft. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to your MacBook Pro. H Two FireWire ports (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro to activate the spring, and then remove it to a line-level microphone...
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... in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are on , very little charge is connected...
... in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings. Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Chapter 2 Life with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings you are on , very little charge is connected...
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...) Front Row Search for "battery" in Mac Help. and manuals for "display port" in Mac Help. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support website at support.apple.com/specs. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Or...
...) Front Row Search for "battery" in Mac Help. and manuals for "display port" in Mac Help. Apple Remote (sold separately Search for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple Support website at support.apple.com/specs. Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Mac Help. Or...
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... 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook Pro. WARNING: Apple recommends 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. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information...
... 667 MHz Type RAM You can accept an SDRAM module that you access by the limited warranty on your MacBook Pro. WARNING: Apple recommends 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. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information...
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Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 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. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery. See the battery safety information on page 64. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 WARNING: Use care when handling the battery.
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... Option key. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If using Disk Utility to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that doesn't work, try restarting by pressing and holding down the C key as it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding the power (®) button...
... Option key. When your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. If using Disk Utility to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that doesn't work, try restarting by pressing and holding down the C key as it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding the power (®) button...
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... to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with your MacBook Pro. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on or start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the battery. You should see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys...
... to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with your MacBook Pro. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on or start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on the battery. You should see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 35). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys...
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... are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any external devices and resuming your work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password...
... are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in the menu bar. If you have trouble ejecting a disc  Quit any external devices and resuming your work , restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password...
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... the power adapter. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up an Internet connection. Open System Preferences and click Network. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. If you through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware...
... the power adapter. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it starts up an Internet connection. Open System Preferences and click Network. Click the "Assist me" button to help determine if there is a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. If you through setting up . 3 When the Apple Hardware...
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... and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station or access point. Â Make sure you are trying to connect to is provided, then you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport.
... and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your base station or access point. Â Make sure you are trying to connect to is provided, then you must have trouble using an AirPort Base Station, check Mac Help or visit the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport.
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... More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. Choose Help > Mac Help. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system...
... More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. Choose Help > Mac Help. It shows you need service, contact Apple or take your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. If you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system...
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... devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it gently with this port. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make...
... devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory. Â You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it gently with this port. To preserve your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make...
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... MagSafe power port. Chapter 5 Last, but that is free of its internal and external parts are missing may damage your eyes if disassembled. Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other property. Operating the computer when parts are in hazardous radiation exposure. Carrying your MacBook Pro If you have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The optical disc drive in...
... MagSafe power port. Chapter 5 Last, but that is free of its internal and external parts are missing may damage your eyes if disassembled. Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other property. Operating the computer when parts are in hazardous radiation exposure. Carrying your MacBook Pro If you have this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The optical disc drive in...
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... your Apple product. Operation is causing interference by turning it was probably caused by Apple Inc. However, there is suspected. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. See the service and support information that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system...
... your Apple product. Operation is causing interference by turning it was probably caused by Apple Inc. However, there is suspected. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. See the service and support information that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system...
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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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... a disc 50 trouble using AirPort 54 See also troubleshooting putting your MacBook Pro 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 password 50 Rewind key 23 right click 26 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 19 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 preferences. See System Preferences problems computer freezes 48 computer won't turn on 46, 49 display goes black 50 Internet connection...
... a disc 50 trouble using AirPort 54 See also troubleshooting putting your MacBook Pro 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 password 50 Rewind key 23 right click 26 rotating objects using 10 power button 12, 19 power cord 10 PPPoE connections 53 preferences. See System Preferences problems computer freezes 48 computer won't turn on 46, 49 display goes black 50 Internet connection...
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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