Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch) User Manual Page 1

MacBook Pro User’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Ap

100 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 6 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer m

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 101 Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife applications, follow the instructions in “Insta

102 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Installing Xcode ToolsTo install just the Xcode Tools, which are intended for software developers to use, follow these

103AppendixA A SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your MacBook Pro.You can find out the amount of built-

104 Appendix A Specifications Operating Environment Operating temperature: 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C) Altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.) maximum

105AppendixB B Safety, Use, and Care InformationRead this important MacBook Pro safety and maintenance information.Apple products are designed and eva

106 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information  You want to remove any parts. The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. You s

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 107 The power adapter may become hot during normal use of your MacBook Pro. Always allow adequate venti

108 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Carrying Your MacBook ProIf you carry your MacBook Pro in a bag or briefcase, make sure that there

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 109 Cleaning Your MacBook ProFollow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 2 Choose a network from the AirPort (Z ) status menu. Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on the MacBook Pr

110 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Laser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam use

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 111 Understanding ErgonomicsHere are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.Keyboard and T

112 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users might develop discomfort in their

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 113 Built-in DisplayAdjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lig

115AppendixC C Connecting to the InternetYou can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real ti

116 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet  Dial-up connection: Your computer is connected to an external modem that is plugged into a phone wall j

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 117 4 Turn on your computer and enter information in Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection.Not

118 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To set up a DSL modem, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection, choose your connection me

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 119 If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connection), gather the following: Service provider Account name Passw

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to move the pointer. The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling w

120 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 4 Follow the onscreen instructions.More information about setting up an Internet connection is available i

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 121 Troubleshooting Your ConnectionIf you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in

122 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardwareCycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turnin

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 123 Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure t

125AppendixD D Top Ten QuestionsDo you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new MacBook Pro users. My Internet connection

126 Appendix D Top Ten Questions How do I set up my printer? Is it compatible with my MacBook Pro? Begin by connecting your printer and installing a

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 127 How does the Mac OS X interface work?Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain task

128 Appendix D Top Ten Questions I put a disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. How do I know if the disc is compatible with my optical dri

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 129 To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer:1 Turn on the external display o

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Setup A

130 Appendix D Top Ten Questions My application or Mac OS X doesn’t seem to be working correctly. Do I need to reinstall Mac OS X?The process of tro

131 Communications Regulation InformationCompliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following

132 Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 40

133 Korea StatementsSingapore Wireless CertificationTaiwan Wireless StatementsTaiwan Class B StatementVCCI Class B StatementExternal USB Modem Informa

134 Disposal and Recycling InformationThe backlight lamp in this product contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state, and federal laws. For in

135Index IndexAabout your battery 24AC plug 8, 9, 30AC power adapter. See power adapterAC power cord 9, 30adjusting your display 28AirPort Express

136 Index connectingBluetooth enabled devices 64a cable modem 10a DSL modem 10to an Ethernet network 10an external display 69external devices 54

Index 137 Force Quit 47frozen application 47function key 19Ggeneral safety 105green light 30Hhand positions 111hard disk 98headphonejack 71por

138 Index optical digital audio out port 21optical driveabout 17compatible discs 128disc sizes supported 72Ppassword, resetting 96, 129Photo Boot

Index 139 stoppingan application 47the computer 23storing your MacBook Pro 108Sudden Motion Sensor 76SuperDrive 72System Preferences 45Appearanc

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure: Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode Y

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from playing music, videos, or audio

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro® Power button®Built-in stereospeakersCamera indicatorlightiSight cameraMicrophon

Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator lightVideoconference with others using the included iChat AV application.

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard Features of Your MacBook ProVolumecontrolsBrightnesscontrolsNumLock keyMediaEject keyMutecontrolFunctionkey (f

Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 Function (Fn) keyPress and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To learn how

K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in par

20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Features of Your MacBook ProPoweradapter port¯USB 2.0portdHeadphone/opticaldigital audio out portfAudio line

Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ¯Power adapter portPlug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro battery.dTwo Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Unive

22 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your MacBook Pro,” on page 53.Putting Your MacBook Pro

Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 To wake the computer: If the display is closed, simply open it to wake up your MacBook Pro. If the display is already

24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Calibrating Your BatteryTo get the longest running time from your battery, calibrate it sometime during the first week

Chapter 1 Getting Started 25 Getting More InformationFor more information about your MacBook Pro, check out these resources:Â Read Chapter 2, “Getti

272 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook ProThis chapter introduces important basics about your MacBook Pro. Whenever you stop using your MacBook Pro, wait

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro For more safety instructions about handling and using your MacBook Pro in different locations, make su

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 29 3 Deselect “Reduce the brightness of the built-in display when using this power source” if you don’t w

3 Contents 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started8 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 16 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 18 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pr

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Using Your Power AdapterPlugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the MacBook Pro and recharg

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 31 For best results, always use the AC power cord and connect it to a grounded power outlet when one is a

32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also scroll vertically and horizontally in a window that has scroll bars by moving two fingers

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 33 Using the KeyboardYour MacBook Pro keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard

34 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro You can also adjust the keyboard illumination using the F8, F9, and F10 keys.Important: Even when the

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 35 Using the Apple Remote and Front RowYour Apple Remote works with the Front Row interface and the built

36 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro  Hold down the Next/Fast-forward (‘) or Previous/Rewind (]) button to fast-forward or rewind within a

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 37 When you successfully pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook Pro, you will see a chainlink symbol (

38 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 4 Close the battery compartment.Turning Off IR ReceptionYou can use Security preferences to turn IR re

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 39 Using the Built-in iSight CameraWith the built-in iSight camera, you can take pictures with Photo Boot

4 Contents 44 Learning About Mac OS X 45 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 46 Using Applications 47 When an Application Does No

40 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro To use a picture as your buddy picture or account picture:1 Open Photo Booth and take a picture.2 Sele

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 41 Videoconferencing with iChat AVWhen you open iChat AV, the green indicator light goes on. Click the vi

42 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Videoconferencing with More Than One BuddyYou can videoconference with up to three buddies at once. On

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 43 To access Mac Help:1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen).

44 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Learning About Mac OS XYour computer comes with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, which includes Spotlight, a sear

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 45 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesYou can quickly make your desktop look the way yo

46 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro  Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preferences pane to change the background color or pattern

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 47 When an Application Does Not RespondOn rare occasions, an application may “freeze” on the screen. Mac

48 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro To check for updated software:1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow t

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 49 To set up a printer:1 Open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon.2 Click Printing and

Contents 5 83 Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro84 Installing Additional Memory 91 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memor

50 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceIf you have an iPod, digital camera, video camera,

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 51 Â If you connect your computer to a network using Ethernet, you can transfer files to another computer

533 3 Using Your MacBook ProYour MacBook Pro has many built-in features and connection capabilities.These include the following:Â Universal Serial Bus

54 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro  DVI video output with included DVI to VGA adapter for using your MacBook Pro with an external monitor or digit

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 55 To use a USB device with your computer, connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically detects

56 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeYou can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to your co

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Getting More Information About USBAdditional information about USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Ma

58 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro These are some of the things you can do with FireWire:Â Connect a HDV or DV camera and capture, transfer, and ed

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 59 Using FireWire DevicesTo use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and instal

6 Contents 11 9 Entering Your Information 121 Troubleshooting Your Connection 12 5 Appendix D: Top Ten Questions131 Communications Regulation Info

60 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Connecting Your MacBook Pro to Another Computer Using FireWireIf you want to transfer files between your MacBook

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 61 Getting More Information About FireWireMore information about FireWire is available in Mac Help. Choose Help >

62 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Inserting and Ejecting an ExpressCardWhen inserting an ExpressCard, make sure the label is facing up and the car

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 63 Getting More Information About AirPort ExtremeTo purchase an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, go

64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Using Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyYour MacBook Pro comes with Bluetooth wireless technology. With Bluetooth, yo

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 65 Setting Up a Bluetooth DeviceBefore you can use a Bluetooth device with your MacBook Pro, you need to set up the

66 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Connecting with EthernetYour computer comes with built-in Ethernet (G) networking capability, which you can use

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 67 Getting More Information About Using EthernetMore information, including setting up an Ethernet network and tran

68 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro When an external monitor or TV is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the built-in disp

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 69 Connecting an External Display or ProjectorTo connect an external display or projector with a DVI connection to

7 1 1 Getting Started Your MacBook Pro includes the following components: Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety informatio

70 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed:1 Connect a USB keyboard and m

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 71 Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel DisplayYou can connect your MacBook Pro to an Apple flat-panel display. Depending

72 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro For applications that can record sound, such as iMovie, use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the a

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 73 Inserting a CD or DVD DiscTo install or use software from a CD or DVD disc:1 With the computer turned on, insert

74 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Allow the disc to fully eject before removing or reinserting it.If you can’t eject the disc, quit any applicatio

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 75 To record data on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW discs:1 Insert a blank recordable CD or DVD disc

76 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 4 Click the Burn button again.For more information, open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help.Important: If your

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 77 Using Your Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its battery.

78 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of charge, you might sometimes notice t

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 79 Charging a BatteryWhen the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery recharges whethe

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right

80 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro  Turn off AirPort or Bluetooth when they are not in use. (Use the AirPort and Bluetooth status menus in the men

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 81 Securing Your MacBook ProYou can purchase a security cable lock to protect your MacBook Pro. With a lock, you ca

834 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook ProThis chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replac

84 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro  PC2-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAMDepending on the configuration of the MacBook Pro you purchased, both

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 85 Warning: The internal components of your MacBook Pro can be hot. If you have been using your MacBook

86 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro Step 2: Installing Memory1 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory door and remove

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 87 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body.

88 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 3 If you already have a memory card installed in the slot, remove it. Spread the tabs in the slot awa

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 89 5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 To extend the reach of your power adapter, you can attach the AC power cord. First, pull up on the AC plug to remove

90 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 6 Insert any additional memory in the second slot.7 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 91 Step 3: Replacing the Battery1 Place the bottom edge of the battery in the battery compartment. Gent

92 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro To check the computer’s memory:1 Start up your computer.2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose App

935 5 TroubleshootingIf you have a problem working with your MacBook Pro, check here first for solutions and advice. When you experience a problem wor

94 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer doesn’t respond or the pointer doesn’t move Press Co

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 95 Â If that doesn’t work, try using Disk Utility to repair the disk by inserting the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into your co

96 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  If you are still unable to start up your computer, see the service and support information that came with your MacBoo

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 97 If you have a problem with an application For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the

98 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar) and the instruc

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 99 Â Open the Network pane of System Preferences and verify the information entered there with your Internet service provi