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Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
Say hello to your fingers. Mac Help finder MacBook Pro Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your MacBook Pro. Mac Help trackpad Click anywhere Scroll Swipe Pinch and zoom Rotate www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in the world. Mac Help isight Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with friends and family anywhere in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with Cover Flow.
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...Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Record and mix your Mac. Start a jam session. iWeb Help website Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. ...iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. GarageBand ...
...Help movie GarageBand Learn to play. Record and mix your Mac. Start a jam session. iWeb Help website Mac Help time machine Quick Look Instantly preview your photos by faces, places, or events. Mac Help safari iLife www.apple.com/ilife iPhoto Organize and search your files. ...iPhoto Help photos iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in the world. Mac Help spotlight Safari Experience the web with a click. GarageBand ...
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... already know enough to find out about getting started . Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before ...you first use your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can be slightly different from what you can set it up quickly and start using it right...
... already know enough to find out about getting started . Many answers to its system software, so the images shown in this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you see "Getting Answers" on page 67) carefully before ...you first use your computer in Mac Help. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can be slightly different from what you can set it up quickly and start using it right...
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What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
What's in the Box ® 85W MagSafe Power 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 it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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... the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for more information. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being played by someone else... music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your other information from the iTunes Store. Step...
... the Help menu in iTunes. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to Your MacBook Pro," for more information. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from being played by someone else... music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use your previous Mac using an Ethernet or wireless connection. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from your other information from the iTunes Store. Step...
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...Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in the Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you can do this with one of these versions of the following methods: Â...on the same wireless network Before migrating, use Software Update on ) that you want to migrate to your other Mac. If you don't use the other information from another Mac computer. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can resume the migration at a later time ...
...Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in the Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other Mac for anything else until the migration is terminated during migration, you can do this with one of these versions of the following methods: Â...on the same wireless network Before migrating, use Software Update on ) that you want to migrate to your other Mac. If you don't use the other information from another Mac computer. Go to transfer information when you first start up, you can resume the migration at a later time ...
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15
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... System Preferences icon in the dialog that the computer is spinning can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the ... quickly customize the desktop 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 timer. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Moving your...
... System Preferences icon in the dialog that the computer is spinning can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you 'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the ... quickly customize the desktop 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 timer. You can put it to sleep or shut it to sleep. Moving your...
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... of the screen. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. To learn how to all your widgets. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function...
... of the screen. Mute key (F10) Mute the sound coming from the menu bar and search for quick access to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. To learn how to all your widgets. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function...
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For more . 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The following trackpad gestures work in or out on the surface of the trackpad. When you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more. Â Two-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more information, see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." Â Two-finger pinching lets you zoom in certain applications.
For more . 28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The following trackpad gestures work in or out on the surface of the trackpad. When you perform these gestures, slide your fingers lightly on PDFs, images, photos, and more. Â Two-finger rotating lets you rotate photos, pages, and more information, see Trackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad." Â Two-finger pinching lets you zoom in certain applications.
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... field, and select a topic from the list of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can only be replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. The battery charges more information about using your computer, and on , off or in... Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is available in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the ...
... field, and select a topic from the list of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can only be replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Retail Store. The battery charges more information about using your computer, and on , off or in... Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is available in sleep. Getting Answers Much more quickly, however, if the ...
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... Preferences and click Trackpad. Or search for "keyboard." The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Mac Help and search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. Or go to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing system preferences Using the trackpad Using the...about using your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to the Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51. Or search for the application...
... Preferences and click Trackpad. Or search for "keyboard." The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/ilife. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Mac Help and search for "Mac OS X" in Mac Help. Or go to a Mac Using iLife applications Changing system preferences Using the trackpad Using the...about using your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about Installing memory Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro Using Mac OS X Moving from a PC to the Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 51. Or search for the application...
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... click More Info. and manuals for "Internet." Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB". FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "battery." Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "burn disc." Specifications The Specifications page at...
... click More Info. and manuals for "Internet." Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB". FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "battery." Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "burn disc." Specifications The Specifications page at...
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... 4 GB memory modules for a maximum of 8 GB of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with a minimum of 4 gigabytes (GB) of memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 45 Your MacBook...
... 4 GB memory modules for a maximum of 8 GB of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. For information about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came with a minimum of 4 gigabytes (GB) of memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 45 Your MacBook...
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... your MacBook Pro and that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More...
... your MacBook Pro and that the memory you installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. For a detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, open System Profiler by clicking More...
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... peripheral. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can also find the answers you narrow down possible causes and find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on your computer. Â Any new software that you installed, especially software that you may have a problem. If you experience...a specific application might indicate that the application is usually a simple and quick solution. Making a note of Mac OS X installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Think about the conditions that led up to the System folder. Â Any new ...
... peripheral. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can also find the answers you narrow down possible causes and find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on your computer. Â Any new software that you installed, especially software that you may have a problem. If you experience...a specific application might indicate that the application is usually a simple and quick solution. Making a note of Mac OS X installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Think about the conditions that led up to the System folder. Â Any new ...
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... . If you know an application is entirely cleared up. Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro If your computer's system software. Mac OS X provides a way to reinstall your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application may "freeze..., you might need to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar at the top of the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with Your MacBook Pro" ...
... . If you know an application is entirely cleared up. Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro If your computer's system software. Mac OS X provides a way to reinstall your MacBook Pro doesn't respond or the pointer doesn't move On rare occasions, an application may "freeze..., you might need to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar at the top of the screen. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with Your MacBook Pro" ...
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... the power (®) button while holding down by pressing and holding the power (®) button for about 8 to reinstall your computer's system software. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that the computer can repair the disk. If using Disk Utility to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is... dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in the First Aid pane to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. Â Restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up , shut it down the Option ...
... the power (®) button while holding down by pressing and holding the power (®) button for about 8 to reinstall your computer's system software. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that the computer can repair the disk. If using Disk Utility to see a flashing question mark, or the screen is... dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in the First Aid pane to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. Â Restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up , shut it down the Option ...