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...-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 45 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Using...
...-Touch Trackpad 30 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 31 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 45 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 53 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Using...
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...X website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help and search for "AirPort." 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, 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 Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Open System ...
...X website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or open an iLife application, open Mac Help and search for "AirPort." 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, 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 Apple Support site at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. The iLife website at www.apple.com/macosx. Open System ...
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... the limited warranty on your battery needs to contact Apple for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with your computer for information about how to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook...
... the limited warranty on your battery needs to contact Apple for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro. WARNING: Apple recommends that came with your computer for information about how to be replaced, contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. 36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook...
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... GB of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Installing Additional Memory Your computer has two memory slots that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format  30 mm (1.18 inches) Â...Your MacBook Pro 45 Important: When you remove the bottom case, you remove or add memory. To install memory in each slot. For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook Pro: 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 beginning on page 62...
... GB of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Installing Additional Memory Your computer has two memory slots that meets the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format  30 mm (1.18 inches) Â...Your MacBook Pro 45 Important: When you remove the bottom case, you remove or add memory. To install memory in each slot. For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in your MacBook Pro: 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 beginning on page 62...
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2 Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction to release the module from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module. If you don't, try pressing the levers outward again. 3 Hold the memory module by their edges, and do not touch the gold connectors. 46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro The memory pops up at an angle. Before removing it from the memory card slot. Important: Hold the memory modules by its notches and remove it , make sure you see the half-circle notches.
2 Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction to release the module from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module. If you don't, try pressing the levers outward again. 3 Hold the memory module by their edges, and do not touch the gold connectors. 46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro The memory pops up at an angle. Before removing it from the memory card slot. Important: Hold the memory modules by its notches and remove it , make sure you see the half-circle notches.
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c Use two fingers with the notch in the lower memory slot. 5 Insert the new memory module in the slot: a Align the notch on the memory module. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 47 d Repeat to make sure it is inserted correctly. Press down on the gold edge of the module with firm, even pressure to push down on the module to install an additional memory module in the top slot. You should hear a click when the memory is level. b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot.
c Use two fingers with the notch in the lower memory slot. 5 Insert the new memory module in the slot: a Align the notch on the memory module. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 47 d Repeat to make sure it is inserted correctly. Press down on the gold edge of the module with firm, even pressure to push down on the module to install an additional memory module in the top slot. You should hear a click when the memory is level. b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot.
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... Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 49 To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from... the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro...
... Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 49 To check the computer's memory: 1 Start up correctly, confirm that the memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from... the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. If your MacBook Pro doesn't recognize the memory or doesn't start up your MacBook Pro...
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You can also find the answers you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Making a note of Mac OS X installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Things to the System folder. Â Any new hardware that you need. Think about the conditions...
You can also find the answers you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. 52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Making a note of Mac OS X installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Things to the System folder. Â Any new hardware that you need. Think about the conditions...
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...left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left side of charge. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 For more information about contacting Apple for service. Be sure to eight lights indicating the battery's level of your computer. Press the small button on page 63 for five ... suggestions in the power cord, try another power outlet. Â Check whether the battery needs to recharge. See whether removing and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up (see page 45). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option,...
...left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left side of charge. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 For more information about contacting Apple for service. Be sure to eight lights indicating the battery's level of your computer. Press the small button on page 63 for five ... suggestions in the power cord, try another power outlet. Â Check whether the battery needs to recharge. See whether removing and reinstalling the old memory allows the computer to start up (see page 45). Â Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option,...
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... an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from your computer except the power... restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support...
... an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your location. 4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from your computer except the power... restart the computer and then immediately press and hold down the D key as the memory or processor. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with one of the error code before pursuing support...
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...Follow the prompts in . 2 Insert the Applications Install DVD that came with your computer. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. If you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro to set up your user account. In the Installation Type pane, click Customize. 4 Click the disclosure triangle next to Bundled... Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 63 You can reinstall the iLife applications that came with your computer: 1 Make sure your computer if ...
...Follow the prompts in . 2 Insert the Applications Install DVD that came with your computer. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. If you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro to set up your user account. In the Installation Type pane, click Customize. 4 Click the disclosure triangle next to Bundled... Test. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 63 You can reinstall the iLife applications that came with your computer: 1 Make sure your computer if ...
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...More Info. Call the support center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. Choose Help > Mac Help. System Profiler To get help you call. 64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For... MacBook Pro comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to www.apple.com/ support/products or the website for your country listed below. Choose your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. You can extend your...
...More Info. Call the support center number nearest you what hardware and software is installed, the serial number and operating system version, how much memory is installed, and more. Choose Help > Mac Help. System Profiler To get help you call. 64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution For... MacBook Pro comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Online Resources For online service and support information, go to www.apple.com/ support/products or the website for your country listed below. Choose your MacBook Pro, use System Profiler. You can extend your...
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... of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive. Â You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it gently with your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is exposed to clean...
... of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive. Â You want to rain, excessive moisture, or liquid spilled into a power outlet, or place it gently with your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is exposed to clean...
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See iSight carrying your computer 72 changing the desktop 16 password 56 System Preferences 16 checking memory 49 cleaning the screen 73 your computer 80 Dock 31 downloading software 61 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 84 Looking for Something? Index A AC ...plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 57 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 53 applications Front Row 21, 33 iChat 21 iLife 32 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25 audio...
See iSight carrying your computer 72 changing the desktop 16 password 56 System Preferences 16 checking memory 49 cleaning the screen 73 your computer 80 Dock 31 downloading software 61 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 84 Looking for Something? Index A AC ...plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 57 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 53 applications Front Row 21, 33 iChat 21 iLife 32 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25 audio...
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...headphone port 25 Help, finding answers 31 high-speed USB 25 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32 infrared (IR) receiver 21 installation instructions memory 45 overview 8 Internet connecting to 11 connection problems 58 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 60 IP masquerading 60 iSight video camera 21... Mac Help 31 Mac OS X reinstalling 62 website 32 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory checking 49 installing 45 specifications 45 microphone 21 migrating information 14 Migration Assistant 14 Mini DisplayPort 25 modem 11 mouse 25, 75 Multi-...
...headphone port 25 Help, finding answers 31 high-speed USB 25 I iChat application 21 iLife applications 32 infrared (IR) receiver 21 installation instructions memory 45 overview 8 Internet connecting to 11 connection problems 58 inventory of items 9 IP address, sharing 60 IP masquerading 60 iSight video camera 21... Mac Help 31 Mac OS X reinstalling 62 website 32 MagSafe power adapter. See power adapter Media Eject key 23 media keys 23 memory checking 49 installing 45 specifications 45 microphone 21 migrating information 14 Migration Assistant 14 Mini DisplayPort 25 modem 11 mouse 25, 75 Multi-...
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See memory reinstalling software 62 resetting your password 56 Rewind key 23 right click 27 rotating objects using trackpad 28 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter ...
See memory reinstalling software 62 resetting your password 56 Rewind key 23 right click 27 rotating objects using trackpad 28 S safety general safety instructions 68 power adapter ...