Apple Macbook Pro 15inch Early2011 Manual

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Mission Control
A bird’s-eye view 
of what’s running 
on your Mac.
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Mac App Store
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to discover 
and download
Mac apps.
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iPhoto
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your photos.
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iMovie
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videos into home 
blockbusters.
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GarageBand
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sounding songs 
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HELLO FROMCUPERTINO, CA                          
						

							Mission Control
A bird’s-eye view 
of what’s running 
on your Mac.
Help Centermission control
OS X Lionwww.apple.com/macosxFull screen
Make apps 
full screen 
with a click.
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Mac App Store
The best way 
to discover 
and download
Mac apps.
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Launchpad
Instant access 
to all your apps 
in one place.
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iPhoto
Organize, edit, 
and share 
your photos.
iPhoto Helpphotos
iMovie
Turn home 
videos into home 
blockbusters.
iMovie Helpmovie
GarageBand
Create great-
sounding songs 
with ease.
GarageBand Helprecord
Mail
Group your 
messages by 
conversations.
Help Centermail
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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	 Installing	Additional	Memory
Chapter 4:  Problem, Meet Solution
  50	 An	Ounce	of	Prevention
  51	 Problems	 That	Prevent	You	from	Using	 Your	MacBook	Pro 
						

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 54	 Repairing, 	Restoring,	or	Reinstalling	Mac	OS	X	Software
  59	 Using	Apple	Hardware	 Test
  59	 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	Compliance	Information
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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	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	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
AC power cord85W MagSaf e Power Adap\fe r
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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	85W	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	the	Mac	OS	X	desktop	and	preferences 
						

							10Chapter 1      Ready, Set Up, Go
Important:  Remove	the	protective	film	around	the	85W	MagSafe	Power	Adapter	
before	setting	up	your	MacBook	Pro.
Step 1:  Plug in the 85W 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	
MagSafe	power	port. 	As	the	MagSafe	connector	gets	close	to	the	port, 	you’ll	feel	a	
magnetic	pull	drawing	it	in.
MagSaf e connec tor
AC power cord
AC plug¯ MagSafe power por\ut
To	extend	the	reach	of	your	power	adapter, 	replace	the	AC	plug	with	the	AC	power	
cord. 	First	pull	the	AC	plug	up	to	remove	it	from	the	adapter, 	and	then	attach	the	
included	AC	power	cord	to	the	adapter, 	making	sure	it’s	seated	firmly.
When	disconnecting	the	power	adapter	from	an	outlet	or	from	the	computer, 	pull	the	
plug, 	not	the	cord.