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Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up your computer using Cover Flow. 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 to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
Built-in the world at the same time. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help finder Time Machine Automatically back up your computer using Cover Flow. 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 to an external hard drive. www.apple.com/macosx Mac Help time machine
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... Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Apple may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this book may be slightly different, depending on your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,... Go Make sure you may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you are new to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 30. Some computer...
... Pro or are an experienced user, you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro," to find out about getting started . Apple may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this book may be slightly different, depending on your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up,... Go Make sure you may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in Mac Help. If you are new to get started . Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 30. Some computer...
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The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  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 ... 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 through the setup process, including these tasks:  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 ... 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
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... when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone ...wall jack. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®)...
... when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone ...wall jack. To use a dial-up a wireless connection, from the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®)...
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... your MacBook Pro. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have... use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set up " on your ...
... your MacBook Pro. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up another authorization for use your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. If you already have... use . Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your other Mac, it's best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you enter your Internet and email information and set up " on your ...
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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 disk is spinning can quickly make the desktop look the way you 'll be away from the hard disk. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can put it to sleep. 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. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro....
...the disk is spinning can quickly make the desktop look the way you 'll be away from the hard disk. For more information, open Mac Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference you can put it to sleep. 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. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro....
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...-in speakers and headphone port. - To learn how to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to all...
...-in speakers and headphone port. - To learn how to eject a disc. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for quick access to the Trash. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to all...
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 Two-finger scrolling lets you zoom in the active window. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 27 For more . This option is on PDFs, images, photos, and more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad."  Two-finger pinching lets you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in or out on by default. The following trackpad gestures work in certain applications, such as Preview or iPhoto.
 Two-finger scrolling lets you zoom in the active window. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 27 For more . This option is on PDFs, images, photos, and more information, choose Help > Mac Help and search for "trackpad."  Two-finger pinching lets you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in or out on by default. The following trackpad gestures work in certain applications, such as Preview or iPhoto.
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... more quickly, however, if the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of...Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your...came with Your MacBook Pro The battery charges more information about using your MacBook Pro is available in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is off , or...
... more quickly, however, if the computer is on the Internet at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. b Choose Mac Help to see all topics. To get Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of...Help menu in the menu bar and do one of results or select Show All Results to open the Mac Help window, where you can click links or type a search question. 30 Chapter 2 Life with your...came with Your MacBook Pro The battery charges more information about using your MacBook Pro is available in Mac Help on your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is off , or...
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...Support" on page 33. Or go to Mac" at www.apple.com/getamac/movetomac. See "How to move to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Search for "trackpad" in Mac Help. Experiment with Your MacBook Pro 31 ...application, open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. Go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/ airport. Go to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your trackpad Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme...
...Support" on page 33. Or go to Mac" at www.apple.com/getamac/movetomac. See "How to move to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/ilife. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple (K) > System Preferences. Search for "trackpad" in Mac Help. Experiment with Your MacBook Pro 31 ...application, open System Preferences and click Keyboard & Mouse and then click Trackpad. Go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/support/ airport. Go to a Mac Using iLife '08 applications Changing System Preferences Using your trackpad Using the iSight camera Using AirPort Extreme...
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... folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Caring for the battery Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. and manuals for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for Apple products 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro To learn about Do this Using Bluetooth wireless technology Go...
... folder within the Applications folder, and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Caring for the battery Search for "Internet" in Mac Help. and manuals for "burn disc" in Mac Help. Burning a CD or DVD Search for Apple products 32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro To learn about Do this Using Bluetooth wireless technology Go...
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... Pro and that the memory you installed is compatible with the computer plus the new memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System...
... Pro and that the memory you installed is compatible with the computer plus the new memory you see the Mac OS X desktop, choose Apple () from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your computer, open System...
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...To force an application to quit a frozen application and save your work in Mac Help and on your computer. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or ...choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro ...
...To force an application to quit a frozen application and save your work in Mac Help and on your computer. Making a note of the Mac OS installed on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Mac OS X provides a way to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or ...choose Apple () > Force Quit from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro ...
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If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. If you might need to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to quit, press and hold the power (... sure the problem is compatible with Your MacBook Pro" on the computer. Next, save your computer's system software. Search for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook Pro, go to get support and contact information for the software that comes with...
If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from this dialog. If you might need to, you use a particular application, check with the application's manufacturer to quit, press and hold the power (... sure the problem is compatible with Your MacBook Pro" on the computer. Next, save your computer's system software. Search for the word "freeze" to www.apple.com/guide. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came with your MacBook Pro, go to get support and contact information for the software that comes with...
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... the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Â Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that the computer can repair the disk. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in sleep) The flashing question mark... the display 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 Disc 1 into your computer. Â Restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up , shut it down the Option key...
... the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro" on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Â Wait a few seconds. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. Â If that the computer can repair the disk. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in sleep) The flashing question mark... the display 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 Disc 1 into your computer. Â Restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up , shut it down the Option key...
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If you have energy saver features set for all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If that doesn't work . If you have trouble ...
If you have energy saver features set for all other accounts. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Then restart your computer and hold the trackpad button. 50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If that doesn't work . If you have trouble ...
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... the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you... can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer ...
... the Return key or click the right arrow button. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1. Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you... can use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer ...