Congratulations, you and your macbook pro were made for each other.

Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro were made for each other.

Say hello to your MacBook Pro.
www.apple.com/macbookpro Built-in FaceTime HD camera Make video calls to any iPhone 4, new iPod touch, or Mac.
Mac Help camera

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 zoom

Rotate

Mac OS X Snow 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 Experiencethe web with the fastest browser in the world.
Mac Help safari

iLife ’11
www.apple.com/ilife

iPhoto Turn your photos into something amazing.
iPhoto Help photos

iMovie Make a greatlooking movie in minutes.
iMovie Help movie

GarageBand Create a greatsounding song with ease.
GarageBand Help record

Contents
Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go
9 What’s in the Box 9 Setting Up YourMacBook Pro 16 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down

Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro
20 22 24 26 30 31 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 InstallingAdditional 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 Using Disk Utility LearningMore, Service, and Support Locating Your Product Serial Number

Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
66 71 73 75 76 Important Safety Information Important Handling Information Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Information

Looking for Something?
82 Index

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Ready, Set Up, Go
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 Mac computers, read this chapter for help getting started. Important:  Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 72) carefully before you first use your computer. If you’re an experienced user, you mayalready know enough to get started. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, “Life with Your MacBook Pro,” to find out about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Many answers to questions can be found on your computer in Mac Help. For information about using Mac Help, see “Getting Answers” on page 31. The latest information about your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Supportwebsite at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see onscreen.

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Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go

What’s in the Box
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85W MagSafe Power Adapter

AC power cord

Setting Up Your MacBook Pro
Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quicklyand start using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:

 Plugging in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go

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