Apple MC976LL/A - Manual

Apple MC976LL/A

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Welcome to your MacBook Pro.; Use gestures like these; HD camera; Make video calls; Thunderbolt; Connect
  • Page 3 – OS X Lion
  • Page 5 – Contents; Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 6 – Looking for Something?
  • Page 8 – Chapter 1; page 68) carefully before you first use your computer.
  • Page 9 – What’s in the Box; Setting Up Your MacBook Pro; Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
  • Page 10 – Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter; Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the
  • Page 11 – Connect to a wireless or wired network.
  • Page 12 – ) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro.; You hear a tone when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 13 – Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant.
  • Page 14 – To set up your MacBook Pro:; select “Don’t transfer now” and click Continue. Follow the
  • Page 15 – Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
  • Page 16 – You can set an option to reset your password in Users & Groups; Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down; Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep; To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following:; ) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.
  • Page 17 – To wake your MacBook Pro:; If the display is closed,; Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro; To shut down your MacBook Pro, do one of the following:; ) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
  • Page 19 – Life with Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 20 – Chapter 2; Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 22 – Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 23 – Media Eject key
  • Page 24 – Ports on Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 25 – MagSafe power port; your local Apple Retail Store.
  • Page 26 – Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad; Here are ways to use your MacBook Pro trackpad:
  • Page 27 – or
  • Page 29 – works in the Finder and all applications. Swiping three fingers to
  • Page 30 – Using the MacBook Pro Battery
  • Page 31 – Charging the Battery; Getting Answers; Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following:
  • Page 32 – More Information; To learn about
  • Page 35 – Boost Your MacBook Pro
  • Page 36 – Chapter 3
  • Page 37 – Replacing the Hard Disk Drive; Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk drive; To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro:; The internal components of your MacBook Pro can be warm. If you have
  • Page 38 – When you remove the bottom case, you expose sensitive internal
  • Page 40 – Using the pull tab, gently tilt up the drive.
  • Page 41 – Attach the connector to the left side of the replacement drive.
  • Page 42 – Replace the bracket and tighten the screws.
  • Page 44 – Installing Additional Memory; To install memory in your MacBook Pro:; Follow steps 1 and 2 beginning on page 37 to remove the bottom case.
  • Page 46 – Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot.
  • Page 48 – Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory; To check the computer’s memory:; Start up your MacBook Pro.
  • Page 49 – Problem, Meet Solution
  • Page 50 – Chapter 4; An Ounce of Prevention
  • Page 51 – Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro; If your MacBook Pro doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move; The application quits, leaving all other applications open.
  • Page 52 – ) button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external; If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start up
  • Page 53 – simultaneously for five seconds until the computer restarts.; If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes; Try restarting your MacBook Pro.
  • Page 54 – If an audio device plugged into the audio port isn’t working; Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software
  • Page 55 – Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to:
  • Page 56 – To open the Mac OS X Utilities application:; Restart your computer while holding down the Command (; Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility
  • Page 57 – Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup; To select or deselect optional software, click Customize.
  • Page 58 – software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.; Restoring Your Computer to Its Factory Settings; Select the disk in the list on the left, and then click the Erase tab.
  • Page 59 – Using Apple Hardware Test; To use Apple Hardware Test:; Restart your MacBook Pro, and press and hold the D key as it starts up.
  • Page 60 – Problems with Your Internet Connection; To use Network Diagnostics:; Click Network and then click “Assist me.”; Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections
  • Page 61 – PPPoE Connections; Click Apply to make the settings active.
  • Page 62 – Network Connections; Problems with Wi-Fi Communication; If you have trouble using Wi-Fi communication:
  • Page 63 – ) status icon in the menu bar. Up to four bars appear, indicating; Keeping Your Software Up to Date; To check for updated software:; For more information, search for “Software Update” in Help Center.
  • Page 64 – Online Resources; ) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.
  • Page 65 – AppleCare Service and Support; Country
  • Page 66 – Locating Your Product Serial Number; Use one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number:; ) > About This Mac. Click the version number beneath the words
  • Page 68 – Chapter 5; Important Safety Information; or other injury or damage.; Proper handling; The bottom of your MacBook Pro may become very warm during
  • Page 69 – Do not push objects into the ventilation openings.; Water and wet locations; Keep your MacBook Pro away from sources of liquid, such as; 0W MagSafe Power Adapter; Use only the power adapter that came with your
  • Page 70 – Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet.
  • Page 71 – You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive.; MagSafe power specifications:; 0 to 60 Hz, single phase
  • Page 72 – Hearing damage; Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are; Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives
  • Page 73 – Important Handling Information; MacBook Pro or other property.; Operating environment; Operating your MacBook Pro outside these ranges may; Turning on your MacBook Pro; Never turn on your MacBook Pro unless all of its; Carrying your MacBook Pro; If you carry your MacBook Pro in a bag or briefcase,; Using connectors and ports; Never force a connector into a port. When connecting a
  • Page 74 – Using the optical drive; The SuperDrive in your MacBook Pro supports standard 12 cm; Handling glass parts; Your MacBook Pro contains glass components, including the; Storing your MacBook Pro; If you are going to store your MacBook Pro for an extended; Cleaning your MacBook Pro; When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Pro and its; Cleaning the MacBook Pro screen; To clean the MacBook Pro screen, first shut down
  • Page 75 – Understanding Ergonomics; Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.; Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Page 76 – External Mouse
  • Page 77 – More information about ergonomics is available on the web:; Apple and the Environment; More information is available on the web:
  • Page 78 – Regulatory Compliance Information
  • Page 84 – Index
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Summary

Page 2 - Welcome to your MacBook Pro.; Use gestures like these; HD camera; Make video calls; Thunderbolt; Connect

Pinch to zoom Rotate images Scroll up or down View Mission Control Swipe between full-screen apps Click anywhere Welcome to your MacBook Pro. www.apple.com/macbookpro Multi-Touch trackpad Use gestures like these to control your Mac. Help Center gestures facetime Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make vide...

Page 3 - OS X Lion

Mission Control A bird’s-eye view of what’s running on your Mac. Help Center mission control OS X Lion www.apple.com/macosx Full screen Make apps full screen with a click. Help Center full screen Mac App Store The best way to discover and download Mac apps. Help Center mac app store launchpad Launch...

Page 5 - Contents; Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro

5 Contents Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What’s in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 20 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pr...

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