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www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. Built-in the world at the same time.
www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine www.apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help isight Finder Browse the contents of your files to three friends anywhere in iSight camera Video chat with up your computer using Cover Flow. Built-in the world at the same time.
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www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Publish to a Web Gallery with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with a click.
www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto iPhoto Help photo GarageBand Create music by adding musicians to sound like a pro. www.apple.com/ilife/iweb iWeb Help website Create and share movies in one library. Enhance your song to a virtual stage. www.apple.com/ilife/imovie iMovie Help movie iPhoto Organize all your video in minutes. Publish to a Web Gallery with Events. www.apple.com/ilife/garageband GarageBand Help record iWeb Create beautiful websites with photos, movies, blogs, podcasts, and dynamic web widgets. iMovie Collect all your photos with a click.
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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems That Prevent ...
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 35 Installing Additional Memory 43 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 46 Problems That Prevent ...
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51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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... its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up your computer. Some computer illustrations might also be found on page 61) carefully...
... its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on your MacBook Pro. Apple may release new versions and updates to questions can set it up your computer. Some computer illustrations might also be found on page 61) carefully...
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The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you ...
The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you ...
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Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? First pull the AC plug up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. Plug the other end ...
Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, replace the AC plug with the AC power cord. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely extended position. AC plug MagSafe connector ¯ MagSafe power port ®? First pull the AC plug up to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your power adapter into a power outlet and the MagSafe connector into a power outlet. Plug the other end ...
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G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is not installed. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is charging. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the ...
G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power adapter is not installed. If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is charging. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the ...
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... and then search for "AirPort." Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the modem into a USB port on page 30. ...You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. For information about setting up connection, you turn on the computer. ® Power...
... and then search for "AirPort." Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the modem into a USB port on page 30. ...You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for wireless networking. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. For information about setting up connection, you turn on the computer. ® Power...
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It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up, you can help you enter your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. If you turn on or start up . The first time you don't use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it starts up a user account on your Internet and email information and set up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using ...
It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up, you can help you enter your MacBook Pro. If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on page 49. If you turn on or start up . The first time you don't use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it starts up a user account on your Internet and email information and set up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can do it later using ...
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Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar Help menu Spotlight search icon Finder icon Dock System Preferences icon 14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
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...the Dock. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 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. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most...data or the inability to start up from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep, you 'll be away from the hard disk. Moving ...
...the Dock. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 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. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for most...data or the inability to start up from your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in sleep, you 'll be away from the hard disk. Moving ...
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... indicator light goes on the keyboard. To shut down . If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. To wake your MacBook...
... indicator light goes on the keyboard. To shut down . If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you left them. To wake your MacBook...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to rotate photos and more. Battery Run your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with Your MacBook Pro 19 Use two fingers to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to zoom in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. ...
Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to rotate photos and more. Battery Run your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with Your MacBook Pro 19 Use two fingers to standard-size CDs and DVDs. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to zoom in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Chapter 2 Life with three fingers. ...
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up ...
Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up ...
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys - Mute key - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro