[. . . ] Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.
Say hello to your MacBook Pro.
www. apple. com/macbookpro Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with friends and family anywhere in the world.
Mac Help isight
Finder Browse your files like you browse your music with Cover Flow.
Mac Help finder
MacBook Pro
Multi-Touch trackpad Scroll through files, adjust images, and enlarge text using just your fingers.
Mac Help trackpad
Click anywhere
Scroll
Swipe
Pinch and expand
Rotate
Mac OS X Leopard
www. apple. com/macosx
Time Machine Automatically back up and restore your files.
Mac Help time machine
Quick Look Instantly preview your files.
Mac Help quick look
Spotlight Find anything on your Mac.
Mac Help spotlight
Safari Experience the web with the fastest browser in the world.
Mac Help safari
iLife '09
www. apple. com/ilife
iPhoto Organize and search your photos by faces, places, or events.
iPhoto Help photos
iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in minutes or edit your masterpiece.
iMovie Help movie
GarageBand Learn to play. Record and mix your own song.
GarageBand Help record
iWeb Create custom websites and publish them anywhere with a click.
iWeb Help website
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 22 24 26 30 32 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro Ports on Your MacBook Pro Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Using the MacBook Pro Battery Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Boost Your MacBook Pro
37 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 44 Installing Additional Memory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
51 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Using Apple Hardware Test
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Problems with Your Internet Connection Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication Keeping Your Software Up to Date Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro Learning More, Service, and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
66 69 72 74 76 Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information
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www. apple. com/macbookpro Mac Help Migration Assistant
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 safety information starting on page 66) carefully before you first use your computer. [. . . ] To see how much the battery has charged, click the Battery ( menu bar. ) status icon in the
The display might also darken if you have energy saver features set for the battery. 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 (AASP). If you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights flash from left to right and then from right to left, five times in a row Your battery is not recognized. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you forget your password You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up.
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2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again. If that doesn't work, restart the computer and then immediately press and hold the trackpad button.
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 Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your location. 5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions. 6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. If Apple Hardware Test doesn't detect a hardware failure, the problem might be software related.
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If this procedure doesn't work, you can insert the Applications Install DVD and hold down the D key to use Apple Hardware Test.
Problems with Your Internet Connection
Your MacBook Pro has the Network Setup Assistant application to help walk you through setting up an Internet connection. Click the "Assist me" button to open Network Setup Assistant. If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section for your type of connection or you can use Network Diagnostics. To use Network Diagnostics: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click Network and then click "Assist me. " 3 Click Diagnostics to open Network Diagnostics. If Network Diagnostics can't resolve the problem, there may be a problem with the Internet service provider (ISP) you are trying to connect to, with an external device you are using to connect to your ISP, or with the server you are trying to access. Cable Modem, DSL Modem, and LAN Internet Connections Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in, including 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 to Ethernet hubs and routers.
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Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware Turn off your DSL or cable modem for a few minutes, and then turn it back on. [. . . ] Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.
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Taiwan:
European Union--Disposal Information:
The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
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Index
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AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 58 using 33 AppleCare 62 Apple Hardware Test 55 Apple Remote 34 application freeze 51 applications Front Row 21, 34 iChat 21 iLife 33 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25 audio out port 25 general information 30 indicator lights 30 location 21 performance 30 storing 71 battery indicator lights 30, 54 blinking question mark 52 brightness keys 23 built-in speakers 21 button, power 12, 21 putting to sleep 16 shutting down 16 turning on 12 won't turn on 53 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 27 controls. [. . . ]