APPLE MacBook Pro 15 2006 User Manual

MacBook Pro

User’s Guide

Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your MacBook Pro computer

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Setting Up Your MacBook Pro

Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro

Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro

Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro

Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down

Calibrating Your Battery

Getting More Information

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Adjusting Your Display

Using Your Power Adapter

Using the Trackpad

Using the Keyboard

Using a Mouse

Using the Apple Remote and Front Row

Using the Built-in iSight Camera

Getting Answers Using Mac Help

Learning About Mac OS X

Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

Using Applications

When an Application Does Not Respond

Keeping Your Software Up to Date

Connecting to a Printer

Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones

Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device

Transferring Files to Another Computer

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Using Universal Serial Bus Devices

Connecting with FireWire

Using ExpressCards

How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access

Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Connecting with Ethernet

Using External Video Support

Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices

Using Your SuperDrive

Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology

Using Your Battery

Securing Your MacBook Pro

Contents

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Installing Additional Memory

Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory

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Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer

Getting Started

Your MacBook Pro includes the following components:

E N

Apple Remote

Power adapter

Important:

Use, and Care Information” on page 105) carefully before you plug your computer into a power outlet.

Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see “Safety,

DVI to VGA 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 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 protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up your MacBook Pro.

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.

AC plug

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Warning:

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 before you plug the adapter into the power outlet.

AC plug

Power adapter plug

AC power cord

¯ Power adapter port

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.

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Note:

Using a dial-up connection requires the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from 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 into a phone wall jack.

To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network:

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

Gigabit Ethernet port

) port.

(10/100/1000Base-T)

Ethernet cable

To connect wirelessly using AirPort:

Turn AirPort on, if necessary, by choosing “Turn AirPort on” from the AirPort (Z menu in the menu bar. AirPort detects available wireless networks.

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) status

Choose a network from the AirPort (Z

) status menu.

Step 3: Turn On Your MacBook Pro

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.

® Power button

Sleep indicator light

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.

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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.

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Trac kpad

Trackpad button

Problems Turning On the Computer?

Nothing happens when you press the power (®

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.

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) button.

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.

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If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, it’s best to deauthorize it from playing 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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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro

iSight camera

Camera indicator light

Built-in stereo speakers

Microphone

Sleep indicator light

Infrared (IR) receiver

release button

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Trackpad button

TrackpadDisplay

Slot-loading

® Power button

SuperDrive

Built-in iSight camera and camera indicator light

Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application. The green camera indicator light illuminates when the video camera is capturing and displaying video.

Built-in stereo speakers

Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files.

Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille)

Use for videoconferencing with iChat AV and to record sounds directly on your hard disk.

Sleep indicator light

Pulsates when the MacBook Pro is in sleep mode. The white light glows steadily for a short time when you start up and shut down your MacBook Pro or when the display goes dark to save energy.

Built-in infrared (IR) receiver

Use your Apple Remote and the built-in IR receiver to control your digital content from a distance.

Display release button

Push to release your display and open your MacBook Pro.

Trackpad

Move the pointer on the MacBook Pro display with one finger on the trackpad; scroll with two fingers on the trackpad.

Slot-loading SuperDrive

Optical drive that reads and writes to CDs and DVDs.

Power button

Turn your MacBook Pro on and off or put it to sleep.

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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro

Function key (fn)

—

Mute control

esc

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

Brightness

controls

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Volume controls

Num Lock key

num lock

Video Mode

Toggle key

Keyboard illumination

controls

Media

Eject key

Standard function keys

Function (Fn) key

Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F12). To learn how to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help and search for “function keys.”

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Brightness controls

Increase or decrease the brightness of your MacBook Pro display.

Mute control

Mute the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port.

Volume controls

Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the speakers and headphone port.

Num Lock key

Activate the numeric keypad embedded in the MacBook Pro keyboard. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on the key.

Video Mode Toggle key

Switch between dual-display mode (extending your desktop across the built-in and an external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on both the built-in and an external display).

Keyboard illumination controls

Increase (

o), decrease (ø), or turn off (O) the brightness of your keyboard

illumination.

F11, F12

F11 is preset to open Exposé and F12 opens Dashboard.

Media Eject key

Press and hold this key to eject a disc.

Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro

USB 2.0

port

Power adapter port

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Headphone/optical

digital audio out port

Audio line in/optical

digital audio in port

USB 2.0

port

Security slot

ExpressCard/34 slot

Gigabit Ethernet port

(10/100/1000Base-T)

FireWire 400 port

DVI port

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Power adapter port

Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your MacBook Pro battery.

Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports

Connect equipment to your MacBook Pro, such as iPods, printers, digital cameras, modems, and more. (Compatible with standard USB devices.)

Audio line in/optical digital audio in port

Connect your MacBook Pro to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment.

Headphone/optical digital audio out port

Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment.

ExpressCard/34 slot

Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro. Accepts 34mm ExpressCards.

Security slot

Protect your MacBook Pro by connecting a security cable (sold separately).

FireWire 400 port

Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port.

Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port’s autosensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn’t require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect.

DVI (external display) port

Connect to an external display or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor.

For more information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your MacBook Pro,” on page 53.

Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down

When you finish working with your MacBook Pro, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.

Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep

If you will be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process.

To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:

Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power (®) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.

Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Â Press and hold the Play/Pause (’) button on the Apple Remote for 3 seconds.

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Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light on the display latch

starts pulsating (indicating that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk.

To wake the computer:

Â If the display is closed, simply open it to wake up your MacBook Pro. Â If the display is already open, press the power (®) button or any key on the keyboard

or any button on the Apple Remote.

Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro

If you aren’t going to use your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it’s best to shut it down. The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process.

To shut down your computer, do one of the following:

m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. m Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.

If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see “Storing Your MacBook Pro” on page 108 for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely.

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Calibrating Your Battery

To get the longest running time from your battery, calibrate it sometime during the first week you have your MacBook Pro and repeat these steps occasionally to keep your battery functioning at its fullest capacity.

To calibrate your battery:

1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your MacBook Pro battery until the light on

the power adapter plug changes to green and the Battery icon in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged.

2 Allow the battery to rest in the fully charged state for two hours or longer. You may use

your computer during this time as long as the adapter is plugged in.

3 Disconnect the power adapter with the MacBook Pro on and start running it from the

battery. You may use your computer during this time.

When your battery gets low, you will see the low battery warning dialog on the screen.

4 Continue to keep your computer turned on until it goes to sleep. Save your work and

close all applications when the battery gets low and before the system goes to sleep.

5 Turn off the computer or allow it to sleep for five hours or longer.

6 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged

again.

Important: Repeat the calibration process occasionally to keep your battery fully

functioning. If you use your MacBook Pro infrequently, it’s best to recalibrate the battery at least once a month.

If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with those batteries as well. For more battery information, see “Using Your Battery” on page 77.

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Getting More Information

For more information about your MacBook Pro, check out these resources: Â Read Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro,” on page 27 for important

basics.

Â If you’re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, review the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came

with your computer and open Mac Help to browse the information there. For more information, see “Getting Answers Using Mac Help” on page 42.

Â If you’re having a problem that prevents you from using your computer, see

Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” on page 93.

Â Check out the most commonly asked questions in “Top Ten Questions” on page 125. Â For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software

downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.

Â If you can’t find the answer to your question in these places, see the AppleCare

materials that came with your computer for information about contacting Apple.

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MacBook Pro

This chapter introduces important basics about your MacBook Pro.

Whenever you stop using your MacBook Pro, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any disc (such as a CD or DVD) in your optical drive stop spinning before you transport the computer. Avoid jostling or bumping your MacBook Pro while discs are spinning.

Note: Your MacBook Pro uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to help protect the hard disk if the computer is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. See “Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Technology” on page 76 for more information.

When you use your MacBook Pro or charge its battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. For prolonged use, place your MacBook Pro on a flat, stable surface. The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow, which keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures.

As you get to know your new MacBook Pro, you might hear system sounds during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drive. After the MacBook Pro runs for some time, small fans might turn on to cool it, producing a faint sound. System sounds such as these are part of the computer’s normal functioning.

For more safety instructions about handling and using your MacBook Pro in different locations, make sure to see Appendix B, “Safety, Use, and Care Information,” on page 105.

The rest of this chapter includes sections about using components of your MacBook Pro, such as the display, power adapter, trackpad, keyboard, built-in iSight camera, and Apple Remote, and information about Mac OS X, Mac Help, applications, and connecting to peripheral hardware.

Adjusting Your Display

Your MacBook Pro is equipped with an ambient light sensing (ALS) system (located under the speaker grille) that automatically adjusts the brightness of the display according to the available light. After you begin working with your new MacBook Pro, you might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see. Use the F1 and F2 keys labeled with the brightness (¤) icon to adjust screen brightness.

To turn off the automatic display brightness feature:

m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane

and deselect the “Automatically adjust brightness as ambient light changes” checkbox.

There are two options for your display that can optimize your battery life. You can find these options in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences.

To set preferences for your display that optimize battery use:

1 Open System Preferences and click Energy Saver.

2 In the “Settings for” pop-up menu, choose Battery and click Options.

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3 Deselect “Reduce the brightness of the built-in display when using this power source”

if you don’t want your display to dim to save on battery consumption.

When this feature is enabled, your display dims a small amount when you go from using the power adapter with your MacBook Pro to using battery power. When you plug in the power adapter again, your display returns to its previous level of brightness.

Deselect “Automatically reduce the brightness of the display before display sleep” if you don’t want the display to dim before the MacBook Pro sleeps.

Changing the Size of Images on the Screen

Your MacBook Pro has a 15.4-inch display with a default resolution of 1440 x 900. You can increase or decrease the size of images on your screen by switching from the native resolution to a scaled resolution.

You can choose scaled resolutions in the Displays pane of System Preferences. When you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see. Scaled resolutions might not be as sharp as the display’s default resolution.

With some resolutions, a black band appears on each side of the display. If you do not want to see the bands, you can choose a “stretched” version of the resolution to have the image cover the entire screen and eliminate the bands.

To adjust the resolution on your display:

m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of

System Preferences.

To control your display settings using the Displays status menu in the menu bar, click “Show displays in menu bar.”

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Using Your Power Adapter

Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the MacBook Pro and recharges the computer’s battery.

Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your

computer, or purchase an additional 85W Apple Portable Power Adapter.

When you first connect your power adapter to your computer, an indicator light on the power adapter plug turns on. If you don’t see a light, your plug is probably not seated correctly. Check for any debris and remove it, if necessary. An amber light indicates that power is going to the battery. A green light indicates that no power is going to the battery, which can mean the battery is fully charged, is not installed, or has a problem. You can monitor the battery level using the Battery status menu in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of the battery (see page 77).

Warning: The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a magnet that can erase

data on a credit card, iPod, or other device. To preserve your data, keep these and other magnetic media away from the power adapter port.

To extend the reach of your power adapter, first pull the AC plug up to remove it from the adapter. Attach the included AC power cord to the adapter, making sure it is seated firmly. Plug the other end into a power outlet. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection.

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