Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) User Manual

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Page 1 - User’s Guide

17-inch MacBook ProUser’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer

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10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: To use a dial-up connection, you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online

Page 3 - Contents

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

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101AppendixA A SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your MacBook Pro.You can find out the amount of built-

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

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103AppendixB B Safety, Use, and Care InformationRead this important MacBook Pro safety and maintenance information.Apple products are designed and eva

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104 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

Page 8 - Setting Up Your MacBook Pro

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 105 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro and Power AdapterEnsure the AC plug or AC power cord is fully inserted

Page 9 - ¯ Power adapter port

106 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Using Your MacBook ProWhen you’re using your MacBook Pro or charging the battery, it is normal for

Page 10 - (10/100/1000 Base-T)

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 107 Storing Your MacBook ProIf you are going to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time,

Page 11 - Sleep indicator light

108 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Avoiding Hearing DamageLaser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the la

Page 12 - Trackpad button

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 109 Because of the optical disc drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The C

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Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (® ) button briefly (up to 1 second

Page 14 - Getting Started

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

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Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 111 Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users might develop discomfort in their

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112 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information External MouseIf you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard

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113AppendixC 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

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114 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

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Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 115 4 Turn on your computer and enter information in Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection.Not

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

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Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 117 If you select PPPoE (for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet connections), gather the following:Â Servic

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118 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 3 Click Assistant to open Network Assistant.4 Follow the onscreen instructions.More information about sett

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Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 119 Troubleshooting Your ConnectionIf you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in

Page 24 - Battery charging

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just as you use a mouse with a desktop comp

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120 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

Page 26 - Search field

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 121 Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure t

Page 28 - Adjusting Your Display

123AppendixD D Top Ten QuestionsDo you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new MacBook Pro users. My Internet connection

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124 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

Page 30 - Using Your Power Adapter

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 125 How does the Mac OS X interface work?Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain task

Page 31 - AC power cord AC plug

126 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

Page 32 - Tips for Using the Trackpad

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 127 To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer:1 Turn on the external display o

Page 33 - Using the Keyboard

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

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

Page 35 - Using a Mouse

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Step 4: Configure Your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your computer, Setup Assistant

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130 Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop, M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 4

Page 37 - Pairing Your Apple Remote

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

Page 38 - Replacing the Battery

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

Page 39 - Turning Off IR Reception

133Index IndexAAC plug 8, 9, 31AC power adapter. See power adapterAC power cord 9, 31adaptersDVI to VGA 64power 30See also power adapteradjusting

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134 Index checking memory 89cleaningyour computer 107your display 107closed display 66computerfreezes 92inventory 7won’t turn on 93connectingBl

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Index 135 cable 57, 58devices and battery power 57port 21, 55Target Disk Mode 57, 58Force Quit 46Front Row, using with Apple Remote 35frozen app

Page 42 - Mode switch

136 Index Network preferences 78Network Setup Assistant 113networkingtwo computers 57, 58wirelessly 60Num Lock key 19number, serial 100numeric k

Page 43 - Turning Off the iSight Camera

Index 137 to connect manually 117Setup Assistant 13, 14shutting down 23sleepindicator light 17putting computer to sleep 22softwareapplications 4

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

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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

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16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Components of Your MacBook Pro®® Power buttonBuilt-in stereospeakersCamera indicatorlightiSight cameraMicroph

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

Page 55 - Connecting with FireWire

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Features of Your MacBook Pro Keyboard®VolumecontrolsNumLock keyMediaEject keyMutecontrolFunction key (fn)Standardfuncti

Page 56 - FireWire 800

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

Page 57 - Using FireWire Devices

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 pa

Page 58 - FireWire

20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Components of Your MacBook ProDVIport£FireWire800 portHFireWire400 portHSecurityslotUSB 2.0portdGigabit Ethe

Page 59 - Using ExpressCards

Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ¯Power adapter portPlug in the included 85W Apple MagSafe Power Adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro battery.dThree hig

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22 Chapter 1 Getting Started For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your MacBook Pro,” on page 51.Putting Your MacBo

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

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

Page 63 - Connecting with Ethernet

Chapter 1 Getting Started 25 Important: Repeat the calibration process every two months or so to keep your battery fully functioning. If you use yo

Page 64 - Using External Video Support

26 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Answers Using Mac HelpMost of the information about using your MacBook Pro is available on your computer in Mac

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

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

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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 29 3 By default your system is set to “Reduce the brightness of the built-in display when using this powe

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

Page 69 - Using Your SuperDrive

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro To change your screen resolution using the Displays status menu in the menu bar, click “Show displays

Page 70 - Inserting a CD or DVD Disc

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 31 To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to remove it from the adapter. At

Page 71 - Playing DVDs

32 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Using the TrackpadHow far the pointer moves onscreen is based on how quickly you move your finger acro

Page 72 - Recording CD and DVD Discs

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 33 Note: If you find that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, you

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34 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is equipped with an illuminated keyboard that is adjusted by the ambient light-sensin

Page 74 - Using Your Battery

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 35 Using a MouseIf you have an Apple mouse with a USB connection, you can insert the USB connector into t

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36 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro To use your Apple Remote with Front Row, point it at the IR receiver and:Â Press the Menu (») button t

Page 76 - Battery LEDs Button

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 37 Using the Apple Remote with KeynoteIf you have Keynote installed, you can control presentations with t

Page 77 - Charging a Battery

38 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro To pair your Apple Remote with your MacBook Pro: 1 Position the Apple Remote 3 to 4 inches from the IR

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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 39 To replace the battery:1 Open the battery compartment by pressing the button (pictured above) with a s

Page 79 - Securing Your MacBook Pro

4 Contents 43 Learning About Mac OS X 44 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 45 Using Applications 46 When an Application Doesn’t

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40 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro Getting More Information About the Apple RemoteMore information about your Apple Remote is available i

Page 81 - Adding Memory

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 41 2 Select an effect to apply to your picture, if you like.3 Click the camera icon below the image to ta

Page 82 - Installing Additional Memory

42 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 2 Click the camera icon next to a buddy in your buddy list. For information about adding people to you

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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 43 3 Click the camera icon to the left of the mode switch and choose Built-in iSight from the pop-up menu

Page 84 - Step 2: Installing Memory

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

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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 45 Â Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern o

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46 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro When an Application Doesn’t RespondOn rare occasions, an application might “freeze” on the screen. Mac

Page 87 - Incorrectly

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 47 To check for updated software:1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update

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48 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro To set up a printer:1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon.2 Cl

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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro 49 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceIf you have an iPod, digital camera, video camera,

Page 90 - Total memory installed

Contents 5 81 Chapter 4: Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro82 Installing Additional Memory 89 Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memor

Page 91 - Troubleshooting

50 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro  If you connect your computer to a network using Ethernet, you can exchange files with other computer

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513 3 Using Your MacBook ProYour MacBook Pro has many built-in features and connection capabilities. These include the following:Â Universal Serial Bu

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

Page 94 - Other Problems

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 53 To use a USB device with your computer, connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically detects

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54 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

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Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 55 Getting More Information About USBMore information about USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help

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56 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 (H) port. You can use a 9-to-6-pin

Page 98 - Installing Applications

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 57 Â Transfer files between your MacBook Pro and another FireWire-equipped computer using FireWire Target Disk Mode

Page 99 - Using Apple Hardware Test

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

Page 100 - Installing Xcode Tools

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 59 Using ExpressCardsYou can expand your computer’s capabilities using the ExpressCard/34 slot. You can connect a T

Page 101 - Specifications

6 Contents 11 7 Entering Your Information 11 9 Troubleshooting Your Connection 12 3 Appendix D: Top Ten Questions12 9 Communications Regulation In

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60 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Getting More Information About ExpressCardsFor information about the ExpressCards available for your MacBook Pro

Page 103 - Safety, Use, and Care

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 61 Getting More Information About AirPort ExtremeTo purchase an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, go

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62 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro  Synchronize with your handheld Bluetooth enabled PDA. Using iSync, you can perform a HotSync operation without

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Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 63 Getting More Information About Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyYou can find out more about using Bluetooth wireless

Page 106 - Carrying Your MacBook Pro

64 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers and potentially to network printers, modems, email,

Page 107 - Cleaning Your MacBook Pro

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 65 When an external monitor or TV is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the built-in disp

Page 108 - Laser Information

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

Page 109 - Service warning label

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 67 To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed:1 Connect a USB keyboard and m

Page 110 - Keyboard and Trackpad

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

Page 111 - Not this

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 69 You can record sound onto your hard disk using the built-in microphone located under the left speaker grille. Yo

Page 112 - Getting More Information

7 1 1 Getting Started Your 17-inch MacBook Pro includes the following components: Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safe

Page 113 - Connecting to the Internet

70 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Important: The SuperDrive in your MacBook Pro supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs

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Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 71 Ejecting a DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following: Drag the disc icon to the Trash. Press and hold the M

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72 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Recording CD and DVD DiscsYour MacBook Pro can record data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can record your own digi

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Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 73 To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD±R or DVD±RW disc:1 Open iDVD and open your iDVD project.2 Click the Bur

Page 117 - Entering Your Information

74 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro Understanding Sudden Motion SensorYour MacBook Pro has Sudden Motion Sensor technology, which helps protect the

Page 118 - Manually Entering Information

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 75 If your battery runs low while you are working, attach your power adapter and let the battery recharge. To repla

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76 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of charge, sometimes the battery won’t

Page 120 - PPPoE Connections

Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 77 Charging a BatteryWhen the power adapter is connected to your computer, the battery recharges whether the comput

Page 121 - Network Connections

78 Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro For the best conservation of battery power, do the following:Â Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices wh

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Chapter 3 Using Your MacBook Pro 79 Getting More Information About Your MacBook Pro BatteryMore information is available in Mac Help. Choose Help &g

Page 123 - Top Ten Questions

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

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814 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook ProThis chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory and for removing and replac

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82 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

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Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 83 2 Turn over the MacBook Pro and locate the release latches on either side of the battery. Slide both

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

Page 129 - Compliance Statement

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 85 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body.

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86 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 3 If you need to remove a memory card that’s already in the slot, spread the tabs in the slot away fr

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Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 87 5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down

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88 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

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Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro 89 Step 3: Replacing the Battery1 Place the bottom edge of the battery in the battery compartment. Gent

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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

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

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915 5 TroubleshootingIf you have a problem working with your MacBook Pro, check here first for solutions and advice. When you have a problem working w

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

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 93 Â If that doesn’t work, try using Disk Utility to repair the disk. Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into your compute

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94 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 95 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from the menu bar. Follow the instructions on the screen.If you have a problem w

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96 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  See AirPort Help (choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar). Also see the i

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 97 Â Open the Network pane of System Preferences and verify the information entered there with your Internet service provi

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

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 99 Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, Safari, and the iLife applications, follow the instructions in “Instal

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