Apple Macbook Pro 15inch Early2011 Manual

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Built-in FaceTime HD camera and camera indicator light
Use	the	included	FaceTime	application	to	make	video	calls	to	other	FaceTime	users	(on	
any	iPhone	4, 	new	iPod	touch, 	or	Mac	with	FaceTime), 	take	pictures	with	Photo	Booth, 	
or	capture	video	with	iMovie. 	The	indicator	light	glows	when	the	FaceTime	HD	camera	
is	operating.
Built-in microphone
Capture	sounds	with	the	microphone	or	talk	with	friends	live	over	the	Internet	using	
FaceTime	or	iChat.
Built-in stereo speakers
Listen	to	music, 	movies,	games,	and	other	multimedia	files.
Built-in battery and battery indicator lights
Use	battery	power	when	you’re	away	from	a	power	outlet. 	Press	the	battery	button	to	
activate	indicator	lights	that	show	the	remaining	battery	charge.
Trackpad
Click	or	double-click	anywhere	on	the	trackpad. 	Touch	the	trackpad	with	one	or	more	
fingers	to	move	the	pointer	and	use	Multi-Touch	gestures	(described	on	page	26).
Sleep indicator light
A	white	light	pulses	when	the	MacBook	Pro	is	in	sleep.
Infrared (IR) receiver
Use	an	Apple	Remote	(available	separately)	with	the	IR	receiver	to	control	Keynote	on	
your	MacBook	Pro	from	up	to	30	feet	(9.1	meters)	away.
Security slot
Attach	a	lock	and	cable	(available	separately)	to	prevent	theft.
Slot-loading SuperDrive
This	optical	drive	reads	and	writes	standard-size	CDs	and	DVDs. 	
®Power button
Turn	your	MacBook	Pro	on	or	off,	or	put	it	to	sleep. 
						

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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro
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Function (fn) key
Press	and	hold	this	key	to	activate	customized	actions	assigned	to	the	function	keys	
(F1	to	F12).	To	learn	how	to	customize	function	keys, 	choose	Help	>	Help	Center	from	the	
menu	bar	and	search	for	 “function	keys.”
Brightness keys (F1, F2)
Increase	()	or	decrease	()	the	brightness	of	the	screen.
Mission Control key (F3)
Open	Mission	Control	to	get	a	comprehensive	view	of	what’s	running	on	your	
MacBook	Pro,	including	Dashboard, 	all	your	spaces,	and	all	open	windows.
Launchpad key (F4)
Open	Launchpad	to	instantly	see	all	the	applications	on	your	MacBook	Pro. 	Click	an	
application	to	open	it.
oKeyboard illumination keys (F5, F6)
Increase	(o)	or	decrease	(ø)	the	brightness	of	the	keyboard	illumination.
’Media keys (F7, F8, F9)
Rewind	(), 	play	or	pause	(’),	or	fast-forward	()	a	song, 	movie,	or	slideshow.
—Mute key (F10)
Mute	the	sound	coming	from	the	built-in	speakers	and	audio	out	port.
-Volume keys (F11, F12)
Increase	(-)	or	decrease	(–)	the	volume	of	sound	coming	from	the	built-in	speakers	and	
audio	out	port.
CMedia Eject key
Press	and	hold	this	key	to	eject	a	disc	that’s	not	in	use. 	You	can	also	eject	a	disc	by	
dragging	its	desktop	icon	to	the	 Trash. 
						

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Ports on Your MacBook Pro
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¯MagSafe power port
Plug	in	the	included	85W	MagSafe	Power	Adapter	to	recharge	the	MacBook	Pro	battery.
GGigabit Ethernet port
Connect	to	a	high-speed	Ethernet	network, 	a	DSL	or	cable	modem,	or	another	computer.	
The	Ethernet	port	automatically	detects	Ethernet	devices	and	doesn’t	require	an	
Ethernet	crossover	cable.
HFireWire 800 port
Connect	external	devices, 	such	as	digital	video	cameras	and	storage	devices. 	
Thunderbolt port (high-speed data, video, and audio)
Connect	 Thunderbolt-compatible	devices	for	high-speed	data	transfer, 	or	connect	
an	external	display	that	uses	Mini	DisplayPort. 	You	can	purchase	adapters	to	connect	
displays	that	use	DVI, 	HDMI,	or	VGA.
dTwo high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
Connect	an	iPod, 	iPhone,	iPad,	mouse ,	keyboard, 	printer,	disk	drive, 	digital	camera, 	
joystick, 	modem, 	and	more	to	your	MacBook	Pro.
,Audio in port
Connect	your	MacBook	Pro	to	a	line-level	microphone	or	digital	audio	equipment. 	
fAudio out port
Connect	external	speakers,	headphones	(including	iPhone), 	or	digital	audio	equipment.	
SDXC card slot
Easily	transfer	photos, 	videos,	and	data	to	and	from	your	MacBook	Pro	with	an	SD	or	
SDXC	card.
Note:  Adapters	and	other	accessories	are	sold	separately	at	www.apple.com/store	or	
your	local	Apple	Retail	Store. 
						

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Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad 
Use	the	trackpad	to	move	the	pointer	and	to	perform	a	variety	of	Multi-Touch	gestures .	
Unlike	typical	trackpads, 	the	entire	MacBook	Pro	trackpad	is	a	button, 	and	you	can	click	
anywhere	on	the	trackpad. 	To	enable	Multi-Touch	gestures, 	view	instructional	videos	of	
the	gestures, 	and	set	other	trackpad	options, 	choose	Apple	()	>	System	Preferences, 	
and	then	click	 Trackpad.
Here	are	ways	to	use	your	MacBook	Pro	trackpad:
	
ÂTwo-finger scrolling	lets	you	drag	to	scroll	quickly	up, 	down,	or	sideways	in	the	active	
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ÂSecondary-clicking	or	“ right-clicking”	lets	you	access	shortcut	menu	commands.
• To	set	up	two-finger	secondary-clicking	anywhere	on	the	trackpad, 	select	
“Secondary	click” 	in	the	Point	&	Click	pane	of	 Trackpad	preferences.		
	 	
• To	set	up	a	one-finger	secondary-click	zone	in	the	bottom	left	or	right	corner	of	the	
trackpad, 	select	“Secondary	click” 	in	the	Point	&	Click	pane	of	 Trackpad	preferences,	
and	choose	an	option	from	the	pop-up	menu.
	 	
Secondary-click	zone
Note:  You	can	also	secondary-click	by	holding	down	the	Control	key	while	you	click. 
						

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The	following	trackpad	gestures	work	in	certain	applications. 	When	you	perform	these	
gestures, 	slide	your	fingers	lightly	on	the	surface	of	the	trackpad. 	For	more	information,	
see	 Trackpad	preferences	or	choose	Help	>	Help	Center	and	search	for	 “trackpad.”
	
ÂTwo-finger pinching	lets	you	zoom	in	or	out	on	PDFs, 	images,	photos,	and	more.
	
	
ÂTwo-finger rotating	lets	you	rotate	photos, 	pages,	and	more.
	 
						

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ÂThree-finger swiping	works	in	the	Finder	and	all	applications. 	Swiping	three	fingers	to	
the	left	or	right	lets	you	cycle	through	full-screen	applications. 	Swiping	three	fingers	
up	opens	Mission	Control. 	You	can	also	set	these	options	to	work	with	four	fingers.
	
	
ÂFour-finger pinching	displays	Launchpad	when	you	pinch	your	thumb	and	three	
fingers	together. 	Spread	the	same	fingers	apart	to	return	to	the	desktop.
	
Note:  You	can	specify	other	functions	for	many	gestures. 	For	details	about	all	available	
gestures, 	choose
	Apple	()	>	System	Preferences, 	and	then	click	Trackpad.	Click	the	
checkboxes	to	turn	gestures	on	or	off, 	and	explore	the	pop-up	menus	to	see	the	
options	for	each	gesture. 	 
						

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Using the MacBook Pro Battery 
When	the	MagSafe	power	adapter	isn’t	connected, 	your	MacBook	Pro	draws	power	
from	its	built-in	battery. 	The	length	of	time	that	you	can	run	your	MacBook	Pro	varies, 	
depending	on	the	applications	you	use	and	the	external	devices	connected	to	your	
MacBook	Pro. 	
Turning	off 	features	such	as	 Wi-Fi	or	Bluetooth®	wireless	technology	and	reducing	
screen	brightness	can	help	conserve	battery	charge, 	for	example,	when	you’re	traveling	
by	air. 	Many	of	your	system	preferences	are	automatically	set	to	optimize	battery	life. 	
You	can	determine	the	charge	remaining	in	the	battery	by	looking	at	the	eight	battery	
level	indicator	lights	on	the	left	side	of	your	MacBook	Pro. 	Press	the	button	next	to	the	
lights, 	and	the	lights	glow	briefly	to	show	how	much	charge	remains	in	the	battery. 	
Important:  If	only	one	indicator	light	is	on, 	very	little	charge	is	left.	If	no	lights	are	on,	
the	 battery	 is	completely	 drained	and	the	MacBook	 Pro	won’t	 start	up	unless	 the	power	
adapter	is	connected. 	Plug	in	the	power	adapter	to	let	the	battery	recharge. 	For	more	
information	about	battery	indicator	lights, 	see	page	54.
You	can	also	check	the	amount	of	battery	charge	remaining	by	viewing	the	Battery		
(
)	status	icon	in	the	menu	bar. 	The	battery	charge	level	displayed	is	based	on	the	
amount	of	power	left	in	the	battery	with	the	applications, 	peripheral	devices,	and	
system	settings	you’re	currently	using. 	To	conserve	battery	power, 	close	applications	
and	disconnect	peripheral	devices	not	in	use, 	and	adjust	your	Energy	Saver	settings.	
For	more	information	about	battery	conservation	and	performance	tips, 	go	to	
www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.