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

Welcome to your MacBook Pro.
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Built-in FaceTime
HD camera
Make video calls
to the latest iPad,
iPhone, iPod touch,
or Mac.

Thunderbolt
high-speed I/O
Connect
high-performance
devices and
displays.

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facetime

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thunderbolt

MacBook Pro

Click anywherePinch to zoom

Multi-Touch trackpad
Use gestures like these
to control your Mac.
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gestures

Rotate images

Scroll up or down

Swipe between
full-screen apps

View Mission
Control

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Launchpad
Instant access
to all your apps
in one place.

Full screen
Make apps
full screen
with a click.

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mission control

HelpCenter
launchpad

Help Center
full screen

Mail
Group your
messages by
conversations.

iPhoto
Organize, edit,
and share
your photos.

iMovie
Turn home
videos into home
blockbusters.

GarageBand
Create greatsounding songs
with ease.

Help Center
mail

iPhoto Help
photos

iMovie Help
movie

GarageBand Help
record

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mac app store

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UP

Mac App Store
The best way
to discover
and download
Mac apps.

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Mission Control
A bird’s-eye view
of what’s running
on your Mac.

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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
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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 Installing Additional Memory

Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
50 An Ounce of Prevention
51 Problems That Prevent Youfrom Using Your MacBook Pro
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66

Repairing, Restoring, or Reinstalling Mac OS X Software
Using Apple Hardware Test
Problems with Your Internet Connection
Problems with Wi-Fi Communication
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
Learning More, Service, and Support
Locating Your Product Serial Number

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

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Migration Assistant

Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it rightaway. 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 68) carefully before you first use your computer.
If you’re an experienced user, you may already 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 Help Center. For
information about using Help Center, see “Getting Answers” on page 31. The latest
information about your MacBook Pro is available on the Apple Support website at
www.apple.com/support/macbookpro. Apple may release new versions andupdates
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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60W MagSafe Power Adapter

AC power cord

Setting Up Your MacBook Pro
Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right
away. The following pages take you through the...