Apple Macbook Pro 13inch Late 2011 Manual

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Contents
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
  20	 Basic	Features	of	 Your	MacBook	Pro
  22	 Keyboard	Features	of	 Your	MacBook	Pro
  24	 Ports	on	 Your	MacBook	Pro
  26	 Using	the	Multi-Touch	 Trackpad
  30	 Using	the	MacBook	Pro	Battery	
  31	 Getting	Answers
Chapter 3:  Boost Your MacBook Pro
  37	 Replacing	the	Hard	Disk	Drive
  44...

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 54	 Repairing, 	Restoring,	or	Reinstalling	Mac	OS	X	Software
  59	 Using	Apple	Hardware	 Test
  60	 Problems	with	 Your	Internet	Connection
  62	 Problems	with	 Wi-Fi	Communication
  63	 Keeping	 Your	Software	Up	to	Date
  64	 Learning	More, 	Service,	and	Support
  66	 Locating	 Your	Product	Serial	Number
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
  68	 Important	Safety	Information
  73	 Important	Handling	Information
  75	 Understanding	Ergonomics
  77	 Apple	and	the	Environment
  78	 Regulatory...

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8Chapter 1      Ready, Set Up, Go
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	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...

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Chapter 1      Ready, Set Up, Go
What’s in the Box
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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:
	
ÂPlugging	in	the	60W	MagSafe	Power	Adapter
	
ÂConnecting	cables	and	accessing	a	network
	
ÂTurning	on	your	MacBook	Pro
	
ÂConfiguring	a	user	account	and	other	settings	using	Setup	Assistant
	
ÂSetting	up...

10Chapter 1      Ready, Set Up, Go
Important:  Remove	the	protective	film	around	the	60W	MagSafe	Power	Adapter	
before	setting	up	your	MacBook	Pro.
Step 1:  Plug in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter to provide power to the  
MacBook Pro and charge the battery.
Make	sure	the	AC	plug	is	fully	inserted	into	the	power	adapter	and	the	electrical	
prongs	on	your	AC	plug	are	in	their	completely	extended	position. 	Insert	the	AC	
plug	of	your	power	adapter	into	a	power	outlet	and	the	MagSafe	connector	into	the...