Apple ME662LL/A - Manuals

6 Contents 57 Problems with Your Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 61 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 63 Using Disk Utility 64 Learning More, Service, and Support 66 Locating Your Product Serial N...

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 Macintosh computers, read this chapter for help getting started. Important:  Read all the installation instructions (and the ...

9 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box AC power cord 60W 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...

10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important:  Remove the protective film around the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before setting up your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug in the 60W 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...

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 that the battery is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. If you don’t see a light, make su...

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 computer a few moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically. If your computer doesn’t ...

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 enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, S...

14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro You can follow the prompts in Setup Assistant to migrate existing user accounts, files, applications, and other information from another Mac computer. You can do this with one of the following methods: Â Using a FireWire cable ...

15 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 System Preferences icon Dock

16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go You can quickly customize the desktop using System Preferences. Choose Apple (  ) > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. System Preferences is your command center for most settings on your MacBook Pro. For more info...

17 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To wake your MacBook Pro: m If the display is closed, simply open it to wake your MacBook Pro. m 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 ...

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20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® ® Power button Camera indicator light iSight camera Built-in stereospeakers Battery indicatorlights (side) Microphone Trackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR)receiver Security slot

22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 — C - Volumekeys Brightnesskeys MediaEject key Mutekey Exposé Dashboard Mediakeys Keyboard illuminationkeys ’

23 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “function keys.” ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Incre...

24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Ports on Your MacBook Pro ® ¯ GigabitEthernet port G SD card slot Audio out port f MiniDisplayPort £ USB 2.0ports d FireWire 800 H MagSafe power port

25 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in the included 60W 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...

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...

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 under the Two Fingers option in Trackpad preferences. • To set up a one-finger secondary...

29 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro  Three-finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents, move to the previous or next photo, and more.  Four-finger swiping works in the Finder and all applications. Swiping four fingers to the left or right activates Application Switcher so you can cy...

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...

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 recharges whether the computer is on, off, or in sleep. The battery recharges more quickly, however, when the computer is off or in sleep. The battery in your...

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...

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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...

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...

38 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Important:  Because the screws are different lengths, note the screw lengths and locations so you can replace the screws correctly. Put them aside in a safe place. Short Long Important:  When you remove the bottom case, you expose sensitive internal components. Av...

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 lift the drive out of the bay. Bracket Pull tab

41 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 6 Hold the drive by its sides and 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 remains...

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.

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 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. E...

46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 3 Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot. 4 Remove the other memory module. Important:  Hold the memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the gold connectors. 5 Insert the new memory module in the slot: a Align the notch on the go...

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...

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50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Occasionally you may 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 Mac Help and on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/...

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...

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...

53 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start up Try the following suggestions in order until your computer turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. Be sure to use the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that c...

54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power ( ® ) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to ...

55 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...

56 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 is a problem with one of the computer’s components, such as the memory or processor. To use Apple Hardware ...

57 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems with Your Internet Connection Your MacBook Pro has the Network Setup Assistant application to help walk you through setting up an Internet connection. Open System Preferences and click Network. Click the “Assist me” button to open Network Setup Assistant....

58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are fully plugged in. Check the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Also check the cables and power supplies for Ethern...

59 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 4 Choose an interface for the PPPoE service from the Ethernet pop-up menu. Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network, or AirPort if you are connecting to a wireless network. 5 Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as th...

60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication: Â Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. Â Make sure you have properly config...

61 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you’re connected to the Internet, Software Update checks to see if any updat...

62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro Use the software installation discs that came with your MacBook Pro to reinstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your computer. You can install Mac OS X without erasing the target volume, which...

63 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Reinstalling Applications If you erased your hard disk as part of reinstalling Mac OS X, you must reinstall the applications that came with your MacBook Pro, such as the iLife applications. To install the applications that came with your MacBook Pro: 1 Back up you...

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 ...

65 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If you need assistance, AppleCare telephone support representatives can help you with installing and opening applications, and basic troubleshooting. Call the support center number nearest you (the first 90 days are complimentary). Have the purchase date and your ...

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...

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. WARNING:  Incorrect storage or use of your computer may void the...

69 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Water and wet locations Keep your MacBook Pro away from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. Protect your MacBook Pro from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and fog. 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Make sure the AC p...

70 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least MagSafe power specifications:  Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase  Line Voltage: 100 to 240 V  Output Voltage: 16.5 V DC, 3.65 A Hearing damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher...

71 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives WARNING:  Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The optical disc drive in your computer contains a laser that is safe in ...

72 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Turning on your MacBook Pro Never turn on your MacBook Pro unless all of its internal and external parts are in place. Operating the computer when parts are missing may be dangerous and may damage your computer. Carrying your MacBook Pro If you carry your MacBook Pro...

73 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Handling glass parts Your MacBook Pro contains glass components, including the display and trackpad. If they are damaged, don’t use your MacBook Pro until it has been repaired by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Storing your MacBook Pro If you are going to store...

74 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...

75 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...

76 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...

77 Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...

82 Looking for Something? Index A AC plug 10AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 10adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11troubleshooting 60using 32 AppleCare 64Apple Hardware Test 56Apple Remote 21, 33application freeze 51applications Front Row 21, 33...