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... 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: ...
... 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: ...
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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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If you are new to get started . For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. Apple may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Read all the installation instructions (...and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
If you are new to get started . For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. Apple may already know enough to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. Important: Read all the installation instructions (...and the safety information starting on page 61) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it up your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go...
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...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 can set it right away. What's in the 85W MagSafe ...Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up ...
...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 can set it right away. What's in the 85W MagSafe ...Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up ...
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... MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely...
... MagSafe power port. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the adapter, making sure it in their completely...
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... that the battery is fully charged or 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 MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make... a power outlet. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed.
... that the battery is fully charged or 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 MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. ® ® Note: When you don't see a light, make... a power outlet. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 If you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro and the other end to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is not installed.
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...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone 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 ...
...Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. You hear a tone 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 ...
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... starts. If you don't use your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up...Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you can help you enter your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up a user account on page 49. After it later using Migration Assistant. Step 4: ...
... starts. If you don't use your previous Mac. Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook Pro doesn't turn on your MacBook Pro. If you don't intend to keep or use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up...Assistant. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from playing music, videos, or audiobooks that you can help you enter your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up a user account on page 49. After it later using Migration Assistant. Step 4: ...
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...Preferences icon in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put your MacBook Pro. 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... shut it and bypass the startup process. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Moving your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want to change. When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the...
...Preferences icon in sleep, you can quickly wake it down. Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep If you can put your MacBook Pro. 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... shut it and bypass the startup process. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Moving your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want to change. When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the...
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The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any ...open it down your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake up your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. To shut down . When your...
The sleep indicator light goes on page 65 for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go If you plan to store your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is closed, simply open , press the power (®) button or any ...open it down your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to shut it to wake up your MacBook Pro for information about how to prevent the battery from the menu bar. To shut down . When your...
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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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... release button Push to zoom in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Spread or pinch two fingers to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive This ...trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to rotate photos and more. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Use two fingers to sleep. Chapter...
... release button Push to zoom in sleep. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Spread or pinch two fingers to release the display and open your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet. Slot-loading SuperDrive This ...trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on and off, or put it to rotate photos and more. Battery Run your MacBook Pro. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three fingers. Use two fingers to sleep. Chapter...
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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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...with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live using the included iChat AV application..., take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Built-in ...
...with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with friends live using the included iChat AV application..., take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with Your MacBook Pro 21 Chapter 2 Life with iMovie '08. Built-in ...
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Mute key - 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 - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Mute key - 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 - Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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... F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc.... o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ...
... F12) Increase (-) or decrease (-) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to access your open windows. C Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc.... o Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6) Increase (o) or decrease (ø) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ...
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to connect a VGA monitor. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect...another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to activate the spring, and then remove it from the slot. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot...
...25 You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio line in/optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to connect a VGA monitor. f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port Connect...another computer. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to activate the spring, and then remove it from the slot. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. ExpressCard/34 slot...