Apple MacBook Pro - Manual

Apple MacBook Pro

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Page 4 – Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 5 – Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 6 – Entering Your Information; Appendix D: Top Ten Questions; Communications Regulation Information; Index
  • Page 7 – Getting Started; your computer into a wall socket.
  • Page 8 – Setting Up Your MacBook Pro; Plugging in the Apple MagSafe Power Adapter; Plug In the Apple MagSafe Power Adapter; a magnetic pull drawing in the power adapter plug.
  • Page 9 – Connect Your Cables; as AirPort Extreme, you don’t need cables.
  • Page 10 – To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network:; ) status menu in the menu bar, and then choose your network from the
  • Page 11 – Turn On Your MacBook Pro; To turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (
  • Page 12 – use a mouse with a desktop computer.
  • Page 13 – Configure Your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant; Problems Turning On the Computer?; Nothing happens when you press the power (; when you plug it into the computer.; You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark.; ) button for 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
  • Page 14 – Your other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed
  • Page 16 – Basic Components of Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 18 – Features of Your MacBook Pro Keyboard
  • Page 20 – Additional Components of Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 22 – Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down; Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep; To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:; ) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.
  • Page 23 – To wake the computer:; If the display is closed,; Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro; To shut down your computer, do one of the following:; ) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
  • Page 24 – Calibrating Your Battery; functioning at its fullest capacity.; To calibrate your battery:; indicates that the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 25 – battery at least once a month.; Getting More Information; If you’re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, review the
  • Page 26 – Getting Answers Using Mac Help
  • Page 28 – applications, and connecting to peripheral devices.; Adjusting Your Display; labeled with the brightness (; To turn off the automatic brightness adjustment feature:; ) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane; To set preferences for your display that optimize battery use:; In the “Settings for” pop-up menu, choose Battery and click Options.
  • Page 29 – save on battery consumption.; Changing the Size of Images on the Screen; the image cover the entire screen and eliminate the bands.; To change the resolution on your display:; ) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of
  • Page 30 – “Show displays in menu bar.”; Using Your Power Adapter; other magnetic media away from the power adapter port.
  • Page 31 – plugs into your MacBook Pro.
  • Page 32 – Using the Trackpad; pane of System Preferences.; Tips for Using the Trackpad; For best results when using the trackpad:
  • Page 33 – input” option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences.; Using the Keyboard
  • Page 34 – System Preferences or by pressing the F8 key.
  • Page 35 – Using a Mouse; wireless mouse with Bluetooth; Using the Apple Remote and Front Row; Use your Apple Remote to:; Play a slideshow of any of your photo albums in iPhoto.
  • Page 37 – Using the Apple Remote with Keynote
  • Page 38 – To pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook Pro:; Press and hold the Menu (; To delete a pairing between the Apple Remote and your MacBook Pro:; Click Security and then click Unpair.; Replacing the Battery
  • Page 39 – To replace the battery:; Pull the battery compartment out and remove the battery.; Turning Off IR Reception; To turn off IR reception:; Select the “Disable remote control infrared receiver” checkbox.; Using the Keyboard to Control Front Row
  • Page 40 – Getting More Information About the Apple Remote; Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “Apple Remote.”; Using the Built-in iSight Camera; with other iChat AV users.; Taking Pictures with Photo Booth; To take a picture with Photo Booth:; The glowing indicator light next to the camera tells you it’s on.
  • Page 41 – Select an effect to apply to your picture, if you like.; To use a picture as your buddy picture or account picture:; Open Photo Booth and take a picture.; Videoconferencing with iChat AV; for iChat AV videoconferences.; To start a videoconference:
  • Page 43 – long as your MacBook Pro has enough disk space to hold it.; Turning Off the iSight Camera; light turns off, indicating that the iSight camera is off.; Learning About Mac OS X; all your open applications and much more.
  • Page 44 – Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences; Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following panes:
  • Page 45 – Using Applications; Welcome to Tiger
  • Page 46 – When an Application Doesn’t Respond; To force an application to quit:; In the confirmation dialog, click Force Quit.; Keeping Your Software Up to Date; software updates, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple.
  • Page 47 – To check for updated software:; For more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help.; Connecting to a Printer; page 60 and “Connecting with Ethernet” on page 63.
  • Page 48 – Select the printer you want to use, and then click Add.; Monitoring Printing; Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones; To learn more about iTunes:; Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help.
  • Page 49 – Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device; several ways of doing it.
  • Page 50 – Mac Help and search for “connecting two computers.”
  • Page 51 – Using Your MacBook Pro; These include the following:
  • Page 52 – External Video Support” on page 64.
  • Page 53 – software to work with the device.; Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power; MacBook Pro power adapter.
  • Page 54 – Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time; and should be plugged into an outlet.
  • Page 55 – Getting More Information About USB; Connecting with FireWire; Your computer has one FireWire 400 (
  • Page 56 – devices don’t need a separate power plug.
  • Page 57 – Computer Using FireWire” on page 58 for more information.; Using FireWire Devices; newly connected devices.; Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power; connect the MacBook Pro power adapter.
  • Page 58 – Getting More Information About FireWire
  • Page 59 – Using ExpressCards; Inserting and Ejecting an ExpressCard; To eject an ExpressCard:; If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the Trash.
  • Page 60 – Getting More Information About ExpressCards; How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
  • Page 61 – Getting More Information About AirPort Extreme; Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology; With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following:
  • Page 62 – events directly to a colleague’s PDA.; Setting Up a Bluetooth Enabled Device; To set up a Bluetooth enabled device:; Choose Set up Bluetooth Device from the Bluetooth (; To delete a pairing with a Bluetooth enabled device:; Click Devices and select the device in the list.
  • Page 64 – between two computers or set up a small network. The Ethernet (; Getting More Information About Using Ethernet; Using External Video Support; MacBook Pro to a VGA monitor or projector.
  • Page 65 – video mirroring
  • Page 66 – Connecting an External Display or Projector
  • Page 67 – Connecting a TV, VCR, or Other Video Device; To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the MacBook Pro:
  • Page 68 – Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel Display; Apple Authorized Reseller.; Getting More Information About Using an External Monitor or TV; Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices; sound output devices to the headphone (
  • Page 69 – equipment to the audio line in (; Using Your SuperDrive; Install or use software from CDs or DVDs.
  • Page 70 – discs can become lodged in the drive.; Inserting a CD or DVD Disc; To install or use software from a CD or DVD disc:
  • Page 71 – Ejecting a Disc; To eject a disc, do one of the following:; Playing DVDs
  • Page 73 – To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD±R or DVD±RW disc:
  • Page 74 – Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor; hard disk from damage if the computer is dropped or shaken.; Using Your Battery; “Understanding Battery Conservation Tips” on page 77.
  • Page 75 – state it was in before the battery change.
  • Page 76 – all the way to 100 percent.; Removing and Replacing the Battery; page 82 and “Replacing the Battery” on page 89.
  • Page 77 – Charging a Battery; and the steps you take to conserve power while you work.
  • Page 78 – For the best conservation of battery power, do the following:; Quit open applications that you are not using.
  • Page 79 – Getting More Information About Your MacBook Pro Battery; Securing Your MacBook Pro; you can secure your computer to a desk or table.; Getting More Information About Security Options; Mac Help and search for “security” or “multiple users.”
  • Page 82 – slots might already be full.; Installing Additional Memory; Removing the Battery
  • Page 83 – components cool before continuing.
  • Page 84 – Installing Memory; battery bay of your computer.
  • Page 86 – feel some resistance.
  • Page 87 – contacts are almost completely inserted into the connector.
  • Page 88 – Insert any additional memory in the second slot.
  • Page 89 – edge of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place.; Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory; recognizes the new memory.
  • Page 90 – To check the computer’s memory:; Start up your MacBook Pro.
  • Page 91 – Troubleshooting; possible causes and then find the answers you need.
  • Page 92 – Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer; If the computer doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move; If the problem occurs frequently,
  • Page 93 – Computer” on page 97.; If the computer doesn’t turn on or start up; power cord to reset it.
  • Page 94 – If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes; Other Problems; If you forgot your password
  • Page 95 – If you have a problem with an application
  • Page 96 – If your computer’s hard disk is not recording data correctly; restart the computer while holding down the trackpad button.; If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware
  • Page 97 – If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS; Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer; Installing Mac OS X and Applications
  • Page 98 – Installing Applications
  • Page 99 – Using Apple Hardware Test; To use Apple Hardware Test:
  • Page 100 – Installing Xcode Tools; Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.; Locating Your Product Serial Number; Use one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number:
  • Page 101 – pendix; Specifications; ) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info,
  • Page 102 – Operating Environment; Operating temperature:; Power Adapter; Output
  • Page 103 – Understanding General Safety Instructions; Set up your MacBook Pro on a stable work surface.
  • Page 105 – Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power Adapter; the AC power cord and use a grounded power outlet.
  • Page 106 – discomfort and potentially a burn.; Carrying Your MacBook Pro; magnetically sensitive items away from the power adapter port.
  • Page 107 – Storing Your MacBook Pro; MacBook Pro battery life:; Cleaning Your MacBook Pro; To clean your MacBook Pro screen, do the following:
  • Page 108 – Avoiding Hearing Damage; Laser Information; experts suggest that to protect your hearing:
  • Page 109 – High-Risk Activities Warning
  • Page 110 – Understanding Ergonomics; Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.; Keyboard and Trackpad; with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.
  • Page 111 – qualified health specialist.; Chair
  • Page 112 – External Mouse; and within a comfortable reach.; Apple and the Environment
  • Page 113 – Connecting to the Internet; There are four kinds of Internet connections:; Your computer is plugged into a
  • Page 114 – Before you connect to the Internet:; To find the IP address and subnet mask,
  • Page 115 – Gathering the Information You Need
  • Page 117 – Entering Your Information; Using Network Setup Assistant to Connect; To use Network Assistant:
  • Page 118 – Manually Entering Information; To enter your information manually:
  • Page 119 – Troubleshooting Your Connection; for your type of connection or you can use Network Diagnostics.; To use Network Diagnostics:; Click Network and then click “Assist me.”; Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections; Check the cables and power supplies
  • Page 120 – Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware; the modem off and on again.; PPPoE Connections; To check System Preferences settings:; Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu.
  • Page 121 – Network Connections; If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps, contact your ISP.
  • Page 123 – Top Ten Questions; My Internet connection doesn’t seem to be working. How do I set it up?; open Network Setup Assistant.
  • Page 124 – How do I set up my printer? Is it compatible with my MacBook Pro?; Printer” on page 47 of this manual.
  • Page 125 – How does the Mac OS X interface work?; Conservation Tips” on page 77.
  • Page 126 – compatible with my optical drive?; Press the Media Eject (
  • Page 127 – Turn on the external display or projector.
  • Page 128 – Where can I go for help?; contact the manufacturer directly for the best support.
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Summary

Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1: Getting Started

3 Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started 8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Components of Your MacBook Pro 18 Features of Your MacBook Pro Keyboard 20 Additional Components of Your MacBook Pro 22 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down 24 Calibrating Your Battery 25 Getting More Inf...

Page 4 - Chapter 3: Using Your MacBook Pro

4 Contents 43 Learning About Mac OS X 44 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 45 Using Applications 46 When an Application Doesn’t Respond 46 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 47 Connecting to a Printer 48 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 49 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWir...

Page 5 - Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro

Contents 5 81 Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 82 Installing Additional Memory 89 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory 91 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 92 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your Computer 94 Other Problems 97 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your ...