Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch) User Manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Components of Your MacBook Pro®® Power buttonBuilt-in stereospeakersCamera indicatorlightiSight cameraMicroph

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 Features of Your MacBook Pro Keyboard®VolumecontrolsNumLock keyMediaEject keyMutecontrolFunction key (fn)Standardfuncti

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 pa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 various locations, make sure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

58 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 59 Using ExpressCardsYou can expand your computer’s capabilities using the ExpressCard/34 slot. You can connect a T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 To check the computer’s memory:1 Start up your MacBook Pro.2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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