Apple MacBook Pro User Guide

Apple MacBook Pro

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Getting Started

Your MacBook Pro includes the following components:

Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see “Safety, Use, and Care Information” on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet.

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 setup process, including these tasks:

• Plugging in the power adapter
• Connecting the cables
• Turning on your MacBook Pro
• Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant

Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is a protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up your MacBook Pro.

m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the MacBook Pro power adapter port. As you get close to the port, you will feel a magnet, which helps draw and guide the power adapter plug-in.

Warning: Ensure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the power outlet.

To extend the reach of your power adapter, you can attach the AC power cord. First, pull up on the AC plug to remove it from the adapter, and then attach the included AC power cord to the adapter. Plug the other end into a power outlet. For an illustration, see page 30.

Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your MacBook Pro to a DSL modem, cable modem, external modem, or Ethernet network. If you’re connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you don’t need cables. For information about types of connections, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 115.

Note: A dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or an Apple Authorized Reseller. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a USB port on the MacBook Pro, and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem to a phone wall jack.

To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Then connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s Ethernet (G) port.

To connect wirelessly using AirPort: 1 Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing “Turn AirPort on” from the AirPort (Z) status menu in the menu bar. AirPort detects available wireless networks.

Choose a network from the AirPort (Z) status menu.

Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro 1 To turn on the MacBook Pro, press the power (®) button briefly (up to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. When you turn on the computer, you should see the sleep indicator light turn on (and stay on), and you should hear a tone.

It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. After it starts up, the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically.

Use your MacBook Pro trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer.  To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad.

Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to move the pointer. The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on by default. See “Using the Trackpad” on page 31 for more information.

Use the trackpad button to select, click, or double-click items on the screen.

Problems Turning On the Computer?

Nothing happens when you press the power (®) button.

• The battery might be drained. Make sure that you plugged the power adapter firmly into both the computer and a power source. The power adapter plug should light when you plug it into the computer.
• If the computer still doesn’t start up, see “Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer” on page 94.

You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. This icon usually means that the computer can’t find the system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Disconnect all external peripherals and try restarting. Hold down the power (®) button for 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the power button again. If the problem persists, you might need to reinstall the system software. See “Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer” on page 99.

Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your computer.

If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new MacBook Pro

To transfer information, make sure:

• Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode
• Your other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed
• You have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable

Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information—just follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your MacBook Pro does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new MacBook Pro, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to one partition.)

Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer:

• User accounts, including preferences and email.
• Network settings, so your new MacBook Pro is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac.
• Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac.
• The Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new MacBook Pro. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.)

Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you don’t overwrite later versions of the applications already installed on your MacBook Pro.

If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it fromplaying music, videos, or audiobooks that you’ve purchased from the iTunes Music Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you’ve purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use (you can have only five authorized computers at a time for an iTunes account). If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant.

Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Migration Assistant to transfer information from it again, make sure FileVault is turned off on the older Macintosh. To turn off FileVault, open the Security pane of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 115 for information you’ll need to enter.

Congratulations, you’re up and running!

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