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... 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-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 Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
... 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-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 Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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.... Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in iSight camera...
.... Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is operating. Built-in stereo speakers Listen to sleep. Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your keyboard) or talk with friends live over broadband using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in iSight camera...
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...) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or...
...) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc that's not in use. Exposé key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind ( ), play or...
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... port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it from the slot. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats...
... port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. £ Mini DisplayPort (video out) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it to an external display or projection system that uses a DVI or VGA connector. To eject an ExpressCard, push gently on it from the slot. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. You can purchase adapters for supported video formats...
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... a button, and you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. This option is helpful for navigating long documents and lists. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Here are ways to use your fingers from the trackpad, which is on the trackpad. You can click anywhere on by default. If you scroll with momentum, the screen continues...
... a button, and you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window. This option is helpful for navigating long documents and lists. 26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Here are ways to use your fingers from the trackpad, which is on the trackpad. You can click anywhere on by default. If you scroll with momentum, the screen continues...
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... in battery. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of your Energy Saver settings. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn't connected, your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in use and the external devices connected to optimize battery life. For more information about battery indicator lights, see page 56. You can help conserve battery charge...
... in battery. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology and reducing screen brightness can also check the amount of your Energy Saver settings. Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn't connected, your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in use and the external devices connected to optimize battery life. For more information about battery indicator lights, see page 56. You can help conserve battery charge...
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... "battery." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "Front Row." Front Row Mac Help and search for "display port." FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "remote." Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at support.apple.com/specs. Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB". and manuals for "Internet." Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities...
... "battery." Specifications The Specifications page at www.apple.com/support. Connecting an external display Mac Help and search for "Front Row." Front Row Mac Help and search for "display port." FireWire and USB connections Mac Help and search for "remote." Instructions, technical support, The Apple Support website at support.apple.com/specs. Apple Remote Mac Help and search for "FireWire" or "USB". and manuals for "Internet." Or open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in the Utilities...
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... Pro 37 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost data. Lift off the case and place it . WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook Pro can upgrade the hard disk drive in your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro. The replacement drive must be warm. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA (SATA) connector. To replace the hard disk drive in the illustration. Apple is located...
... Pro 37 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables, security lock, and any lost data. Lift off the case and place it . WARNING: The internal components of your MacBook Pro can upgrade the hard disk drive in your hard disk drive before continuing. 2 Turn over your MacBook Pro. The replacement drive must be warm. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA (SATA) connector. To replace the hard disk drive in the illustration. Apple is located...
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...'s system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up . Â Choose Installer from the menu bar, and then choose Open Disk Utility. When your computer and hold down the Option key. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in sleep) The flashing question...
...'s system software. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install DVD into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up . Â Choose Installer from the menu bar, and then choose Open Disk Utility. When your computer and hold down the Option key. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in sleep) The flashing question...
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... recently installed additional memory, make sure that came with your computer. Press the small button on the left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for information about battery indicator lights, see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on : Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. For more information about contacting Apple for service. Return the computer to its factory settings...
... recently installed additional memory, make sure that came with your computer. Press the small button on the left Control key, and the power (®) button simultaneously for information about battery indicator lights, see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on : Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. For more information about contacting Apple for service. Return the computer to its factory settings...
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... any devices that 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 a row Your battery is not recognized. Then restart your work. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you press the battery button, and all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs...
... any devices that 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 a row Your battery is not recognized. Then restart your work. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you press the battery button, and all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs...
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... be using the disc and try again. If you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it starts up. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer except the power adapter.
... be using the disc and try again. If you can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it starts up. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your computer except the power adapter.
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... to open Network Setup Assistant. If Network Diagnostics can insert the Applications Install DVD to use Apple Hardware Test. Open System Preferences and click Network. Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in this procedure doesn't work, you can 't resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using to connect to...
... to open Network Setup Assistant. If Network Diagnostics can insert the Applications Install DVD to use Apple Hardware Test. Open System Preferences and click Network. Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in this procedure doesn't work, you can 't resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using to connect to...
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... into the network. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your router or ask the person who set up your network is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you are trying to connect to the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you have trouble using an...
... into the network. Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your router or ask the person who set up your network is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you are trying to connect to the AirPort Extreme website at www.apple.com/support/airport. If you have trouble using an...
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... for software updates, or get information about your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. Have the purchase date and your MacBook Pro serial number ready when you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Pro comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. For...
... for software updates, or get information about your country from the menu bar and then click More Info. Have the purchase date and your MacBook Pro serial number ready when you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can extend your questions, as well as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Pro comes with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. For...
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...; Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that service or repair is required. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive. Â You want to clean the case (use . If debris gets into the MagSafe power port, remove it on...
...; Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that service or repair is required. Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive. Â You want to clean the case (use . If debris gets into the MagSafe power port, remove it on...
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...: Changes or modifications to radios, television sets, and other of the television or radio. Â Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. (That is , in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it may cause undesired operation. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement This device complies with the specifications in Part 15...
...: Changes or modifications to radios, television sets, and other of the television or radio. Â Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. (That is , in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it may cause undesired operation. You can radiate radio-frequency energy. Regulatory Compliance Information Compliance Statement This device complies with the specifications in Part 15...
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... 55 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 27 controls. 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? See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware...
... 55 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 27 controls. 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? See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware...
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... 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 69 screen cleaning 73 goes black 56 scrolling with two fingers 26 SDRAM specifications 45 secondary click 27 secondary click zone 27 security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, finding 66 service and support 64 Setup Assistant 58 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 21 mode...
... 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 69 screen cleaning 73 goes black 56 scrolling with two fingers 26 SDRAM specifications 45 secondary click 27 secondary click zone 27 security slot 21 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive 37 serial number, finding 66 service and support 64 Setup Assistant 58 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 21 mode...
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..., 55 ejecting a disc 57 hardware problems 57 Internet connection 58 pointer won't move 53 PPPoE connections 59 screen goes black 56 service and support 63 using Mac Help 64 turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 74 ports 25 V video, Mini DisplayPort 25 video camera indicator light 21 volume keys 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 16 Z zooming using the trackpad 28 U updating software 61 USB connections 33 Looking for...
..., 55 ejecting a disc 57 hardware problems 57 Internet connection 58 pointer won't move 53 PPPoE connections 59 screen goes black 56 service and support 63 using Mac Help 64 turning on your MacBook Pro 12 two-finger pinching 28 two-finger rotating 28 typing position 74 ports 25 V video, Mini DisplayPort 25 video camera indicator light 21 volume keys 23 W waking your MacBook Pro 16 Z zooming using the trackpad 28 U updating software 61 USB connections 33 Looking for...