Page 2 - Welcome to your MacBook Pro.; OS X Lion
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 video calls to the latest iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac. Help Center Thunderbolt high-speed I/O Connect high-perfo...
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...
Page 6 - Looking for Something?
6 Contents 54 Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software 59 Using Apple Hardware Test 59 Problems with Your Internet Connection 62 Problems with Wi-Fi Communication 63 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter ...
Page 8 - Chapter 1; page 68) carefully before you first use your computer.
8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a MacBook Pro or are new to Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety...
Page 9 - What’s in the Box; Setting Up Your MacBook Pro; Plugging in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter
9 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box AC power cord 85W MagSafe Power Adapter ® Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Pluggin...
Page 10 - Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter; Plug in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the
10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the po...
Page 11 - Connect to a wireless or wired network.
11 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates the battery is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. If you don’t see a light, make sure th...
Page 12 - ) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro.; You hear a tone when you turn on the computer.
12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: Press the power ( ® ) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® ® Power button It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your MacBook Pro do...
Page 13 - Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant.
13 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant. The first time you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you specify your Wi-Fi network, set up a user account, and transfer information from another Mac or PC. You can also tran...
Page 14 - To set up your MacBook Pro:; select “Don’t transfer now” and click Continue. Follow the
14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To set up your MacBook Pro: 1 In Setup Assistant, follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the “Transfer Information to This Mac” screen. 2 Do a basic setup, a setup with migration, or transfer information from a Time Machine backup or other disk: Â To do a ba...
Page 15 - Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
15 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences. You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. Choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences from the menu bar or click...
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.
16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: You can set an option to reset your password in Users & Groups preferences, in case you forget your login password. For help with system preferences, open Help Center and search for “system preferences” or for the specific preference you want help for. ...
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.
17 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook Pro: Â If the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power ( ® ) button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer ...
Page 19 - Life with Your MacBook Pro
www.apple.com/macosx Help Center Mac OS X Life with Your MacBook Pro 2
Page 20 - Chapter 2; Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro
20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® ® Power button Camera indicator light FaceTime HD camera Built-in stereospeakers Battery indicatorlights (side) Microphone Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR)receiver Trackpad Slot-loadingSuperDrive Security slot
Page 22 - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro
22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro Volumekeys Brightnesskeys MediaEject key Mutekey Mediakeys Keyboard illuminationkeys MissionControl key Launchpadkey ® Function (fn) key
Page 23 - Media Eject key
23 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Help Center from the menu bar and search for “function keys.” Brightness keys (F1, F2)...
Page 24 - Ports on Your MacBook Pro
24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® ¯ GigabitEthernet port G Audioout port f Audioin port , USB 2.0ports d MagSafe power port FireWire 800 port H SDXC card slot Thunderbolt port
Page 25 - your local Apple Retail Store.
25 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge the MacBook Pro battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. The Ethernet port automatically detects Ethern...
Page 26 - Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad; and then click Trackpad.
26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to perform a variety of Multi-Touch gestures. Unlike typical trackpads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is a button, and you can click anywhere on the trackpad. To enable Multi-Touch gestu...
Page 27 - or
27 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro  Secondary-clicking or “right-clicking” lets you access shortcut menu commands. • To set up two-finger secondary-clicking anywhere on the trackpad, select “Secondary click” in the Point & Click pane of Trackpad preferences. • To set up a one-finger second...
Page 29 - works in the Finder and all applications. Swiping three fingers to
29 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro  Three-finger swiping works in the Finder and all applications. Swiping three fingers to the left or right lets you cycle through full-screen applications. Swiping three fingers up opens Mission Control. You can also set these options to work with four finger...
Page 30 - Using the MacBook Pro Battery
30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Using the MacBook Pro Battery When the MagSafe power adapter isn’t connected, your MacBook Pro draws power from its built-in battery. The length of time that you can run your MacBook Pro varies, depending on the applications you use and the external devices co...
Page 31 - Charging the Battery; Getting Answers; Click the Help menu in the menu bar and do one of the following:
31 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with your MacBook Pro is connected, the battery charges whether the computer is on, off, or in sleep. The battery charges more quickly, however, if the computer is off or in sleep. The battery in your MacBo...
Page 32 - More Information; To learn about
32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro More Information For more information about using your MacBook Pro, see the following: To learn about See Installing memory Chapter 3, “Boost Your MacBook Pro” on page 35. Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you have a problem Chapter 4, “Problem, Meet Solutio...
Page 35 - Boost Your MacBook Pro
Help Center RAM www.apple.com/store Boost Your MacBook Pro 3
Page 36 - Chapter 3
36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro This chapter provides information and instructions for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro. WARNING: Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install replacement drives and memory. Consult the ser...
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’ve
37 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Replacing the Hard Disk Drive You can upgrade the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro. The hard disk drive is located next to the built-in battery when you open the back of your MacBook Pro. The replacement drive must be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial ATA (SATA) c...
Page 39 - When you remove the bottom case, you expose sensitive internal
39 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Important: When you remove the bottom case, you expose sensitive internal components, which can be affected by static electricity. 3 Before touching the hard drive assembly, discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a metal surface inside the co...
Page 40 - Using the pull tab, gently tilt up the drive.
40 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 4 Locate the bracket at the top of the drive. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws that hold the bracket in place. Put the bracket aside in a safe place. 5 Using the pull tab, gently tilt up the drive. Pull tab Bracket
Page 41 - Attach the connector to the left side of the replacement drive.
41 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 6 Hold the drive by its sides while you gently pull the connector on the left side of the drive to disconnect it. Don’t press the drive between your fingers, and avoid touching the circuitry on the underside of the drive. The connector is attached to a cable and r...
Page 42 - Replace the bracket and tighten the screws.
42 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 8 Insert the replacement drive at an angle, making sure the mounting screws are seated properly. 9 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.
44 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Installing Additional Memory Your computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the bottom case. Your MacBook Pro comes with a minimum of 4 gigabytes (GB) of 1333 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. E...
Page 46 - Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot.
46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 4 Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot. 5 Remove the other memory module. Important: Hold the memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the gold connectors. 6 Insert the new memory module in the slot: a Align the notch on the go...
Page 48 - Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory; To check the computer’s memory:; Start up your MacBook Pro.
48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer’s memory: 1 Start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop, c...
Page 49 - Problem, Meet Solution
Help Center help www.apple.com/support Problem, Meet Solution 4
Page 50 - Chapter 4; An Ounce of Prevention
50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Occasionally, you might have problems while working with your MacBook Pro. Read on for troubleshooting tips to try when you have a problem. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Help Center and on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/su...
Page 51 - Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro; If your MacBook Pro doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move; If you need to, you can also restart the Finder from this dialog.
51 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pro doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move On rare occasions, an application might “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your compu...
Page 52 - ) button for about 8 to 10 seconds. Disconnect all external; If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start up
52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your MacBook Pro freezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that the computer can’t find the system software on the...
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.
53 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution  If the problem persists, close all open documents and quit all applications. Return the computer to its factory settings (while still preserving your files) by pressing the left Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left Control key, and the power ( ® ) button simul...
Page 54 - If you have trouble ejecting a disc; Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software
54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you press the battery button, and all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs to be replaced. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights f...
Page 55 - Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to:
55 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Use the Mac OS X Utilities application to: Â Restore your software and data from a Time Machine backup. Â Reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. Â Restore your computer to its factory settings by erasing its disk and reinstalling Mac OS X and your Apple applic...
Page 56 - To open the Mac OS X Utilities application:; Restart your computer while holding down the Command (; Repairing a Disk with Disk Utility
56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To open the Mac OS X Utilities application: m Restart your computer while holding down the Command ( x ) and R keys. The Mac OS X Utilities pane appears. Some utilities in the Mac OS X Utilities application require access to the Internet and the Mac App Store. You...
Page 57 - Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup; To select or deselect optional software, click Customize.
57 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Restoring Information Using a Time Machine Backup If you previously created a Time Machine backup, use the Restore utility to restore everything on your computer to its previous state.Use your Time Machine backup to restore information only to the computer that wa...
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.
58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution You can install Mac OS X without erasing the disk, which saves your existing files and settings, or you can erase the disk first, which erases all your data and leaves the computer ready for you to reinstall Mac OS X and Apple applications. Important: Apple recom...
Page 59 - Using Apple Hardware Test; To use Apple Hardware Test:; Restart your computer and hold down the D key as it starts up.; Problems with Your Internet Connection
59 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Using Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there’s a problem with one of the computer’s components, such as the memory or processor. To use Apple Hardware T...
Page 60 - To use Network Diagnostics:; Click Network and then click “Assist me.”; Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections
60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple ( ) > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click “Assist me.” 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. If Network Diagnostics can’t resolve the problem, there may b...
Page 61 - PPPoE Connections; Click Apply to make the settings active.
61 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), make sure you have entered the correct information in Network preferences. To check your Network preference settings: 1 Choose App...
Page 62 - Network Connections; Problems with Wi-Fi Communication; If you have trouble using Wi-Fi communication
62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to your MacBook Pro and to the network. Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers. If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure that ...
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.
63 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution  Make sure your MacBook Pro is within range of the other computer or the network’s access point. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range. Repositioning or rotating the computer might improve re...
Page 64 - Online Resources; ) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info.
64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Learning More, Service, and Support Your MacBook Pro does not have any user-serviceable parts, except the hard drive and the memory. If you need service, contact Apple or take your MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can find more information ...
Page 65 - AppleCare Service and Support; Country
65 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution AppleCare Service and Support Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of technical support and one year of hardware repair warranty coverage at an Apple Retail Store or an Apple-authorized repair center, such as an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can extend you...
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
66 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Locating Your Product Serial Number Use one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number:  Turn over your MacBook Pro. The serial number is etched into the case near the hinge. Serial number  Choose Apple ( ) > About This Mac. Click the version nu...
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
68 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least For your safety and that of your equipment, follow these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook Pro and for working more comfortably. Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. NOTICE: Incorrect storage or use of your computer may void the ...
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; 5W MagSafe Power Adapter; Use only the power adapter that came with your
69 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least To operate the computer safely and reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries, follow these guidelines: Â Set up your MacBook Pro on a stable work surface that allows for adequate air circulation under and around the computer. Â Do not operate your MacBook Pro o...
Page 70 - Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet.
70 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least To reduce the possibility of overheating the power adapter or of heat-related injuries, do one of the following:  Plug the power adapter directly into a power outlet. MagSafe connector AC plug MagSafe Power Adapter  If you’re using the AC power cord, place the powe...
Page 71 - You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive.; MagSafe power specifications:; 0 to 60 Hz, single phase
71 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Disconnect the power adapter and disconnect any other cables if any of the following conditions exists: Â You want to add memory or upgrade the hard disk drive. Â You want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described on page 74). Â The power cord o...
Page 72 - Hearing damage; Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are; Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives
72 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, ...
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
73 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Important Handling Information NOTICE: Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to your MacBook Pro or other property. Operating environment Operating your MacBook Pro outside these ranges may affect performance: Â Operating temperature: ...
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
74 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Using the optical drive The SuperDrive in your MacBook Pro supports standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm (4.7 inches) are not supported and can become lodged in the drive. Handling glass parts Your MacBook Pro contains...
Page 75 - Understanding Ergonomics; Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.; Keyboard and Trackpad
75 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a righ...
Page 76 - External Mouse
76 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms. Not this This Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users might develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, o...
Page 77 - More information about ergonomics is available on the web:; Apple and the Environment; More information is available on the web:
77 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least You might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floo...
Page 84 - Index
84 Looking for Something? Index A AC plug 10AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 10adapter, power. See power adapter AppleCare 65Apple Hardware Test 59Apple Remote 21application freeze 51applications FaceTime 21iChat 21iLife 32Migration Assistant 13Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25audio o...