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... in Mac Help. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up your computer. Your...
... in Mac Help. Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before you first use your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up your computer. Your...
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...; Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. To...
...; Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you'll be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in sleep, you can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. To...
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... this key to eject a disc. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your open windows. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys...
... this key to eject a disc. Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your MacBook Pro display. Volume keys (F11, F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to all your open windows. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys...
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... your MacBook Pro to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or...
... your MacBook Pro to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. d High-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports Connect a modem, iPod, 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. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or...
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... the amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left in the menu bar. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. If no lights are currently using. Plug in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings.
... the amount of battery charge left can also be checked by viewing the Battery ( ) status icon in the battery with Your MacBook Pro 29 Battery Indicator lights Button The amount of power left in the menu bar. To conserve battery power, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in the power adapter to www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. If no lights are currently using. Plug in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings.
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..." in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com. Caring for the battery Search for "battery" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open System Profiler by...
..." in Mac Help. Connecting an external display Search for "display port" in Mac Help. Instructions, technical support, Go to the Apple website at www.apple.com. Caring for the battery Search for "battery" in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Apple news, free downloads, and online catalogs of software and hardware Go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support/ bluetooth. Or open System Profiler by...
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... the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR SO-DIMM) format  1.25 inch or smaller  1 GB or 2 GB  200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM You can add two 2 GB memory modules for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Both memory slots can...
... the following specifications:  Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR SO-DIMM) format  1.25 inch or smaller  1 GB or 2 GB  200-pin  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM You can add two 2 GB memory modules for removing and replacing the battery in the battery bay. If you have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Both memory slots can...
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WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. See the battery safety information on page 64. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery.
WARNING: Use care when handling the battery. Chapter 3 Boost Your Memory 35 Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Step 1: Remove the battery. 1 Shut down your MacBook Pro. See the battery safety information on page 64. Installing Additional Memory Installing memory involves removing and replacing the battery. The following procedure includes instructions for removing the battery, adding memory, and replacing the battery.
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... C key as it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding the power (®) button for about 8 to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the First Aid pane to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light...
... C key as it down by pressing the power (®) button while holding the power (®) button for about 8 to repair the disk: Â Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into your computer. Â Restart your computer starts up , open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the First Aid pane to see a flashing question mark, or the display is dark and the sleep indicator light...
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...; If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on or start up (see "Installing Additional Memory" on page...
...; If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. If the power adapter stops charging and you don't see the indicator light on the MagSafe connector turn on or start up (see "Installing Additional Memory" on page...
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... devices that doesn't work . If 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 the menu bar. The display might be using the disc and try again. If you have energy saver features set for all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc...
... devices that doesn't work . If 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 the menu bar. The display might be using the disc and try again. If you have energy saver features set for all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc...
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... instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection. Problems with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. Open System Preferences and click Network. To use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you through setting...
... instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it starts up an Internet connection. Problems with one of the error code before pursuing support options. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 51 If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Restart your computer except the power adapter. Make a note of the computer's components, such as it displays an error code. Open System Preferences and click Network. To use the Apple Hardware Test application to help walk you through setting...
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... is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with wireless communication and reduce this range. The AirPort Base Station can interfere with your ISP or network administrator. Problems with your router or ask the person who set up your location. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you have...
... is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with wireless communication and reduce this range. The AirPort Base Station can interfere with your ISP or network administrator. Problems with your router or ask the person who set up your location. 54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you have...
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... instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. 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 to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 You can look for answers to www.apple.com/support. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory...
... instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help. 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 to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 You can look for answers to www.apple.com/support. Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the memory...
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... your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any of this product. If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure...
... your MacBook Pro, or an Apple-authorized power adapter that service or repair is required. Disconnect the power adapter, remove the battery, and disconnect any of this product. If debris gets into the case. Â Your MacBook Pro or power adapter has been dropped, the case has been damaged, or you suspect that is compatible with a dry cotton swab. Using the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure...
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... could result in relation to your MacBook Pro in place. When connecting a device, make sure that there are missing may be dangerous and may be harmful to follow these handling instructions could accidentally get inside the computer through vent openings or the optical drive slot or get stuck inside a port. Important Handling Information NOTICE: Failure to your eyes if disassembled.
... could result in relation to your MacBook Pro in place. When connecting a device, make sure that there are missing may be dangerous and may be harmful to follow these handling instructions could accidentally get inside the computer through vent openings or the optical drive slot or get stuck inside a port. Important Handling Information NOTICE: Failure to your eyes if disassembled.
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... interference in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it off. See the service and support information that interference will not occur in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to operate the product. could void...
... interference in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it off. See the service and support information that interference will not occur in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Or consult an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to operate the product. could void...
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... button, power 12, 19 C cable modem 11 camera. Index A AC power adapter. 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...
... button, power 12, 19 C cable modem 11 camera. Index A AC power adapter. 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...
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... SuperDrive about 19 supported disc sizes 66 support 58 swiping to move 46 PPPoE connections 53 trouble ejecting 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.
... SuperDrive about 19 supported disc sizes 66 support 58 swiping to move 46 PPPoE connections 53 trouble ejecting 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.
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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