APPLE MacBook Pro 2008 User Manual
Congratulations, you and your MacBook Pro
were made for each other.
Built-in iSight camera
Video chat with up to three
friends anywhere in the world
at the same time.
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isight
Finder
Browse the contents
of your computer
using Cover Flow.
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finder
Time Machine
Automatically back
up your files to an
external hard drive.
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time machine
iMovie
Collect all your video in
one library. Create and
share movies in minutes.
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iPhoto
Organize all your photos
with Events. Publish to a
Web Gallery with a click.
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photo
GarageBand
Create music by adding
musicians to a virtual stage.
Enhance your song to sound
like a pro.
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record
iWeb
Create beautiful websites
with photos, movies, blogs,
podcasts, and dynamic
web widgets.
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website
Contents
Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go
9
What’s in the Box
9
Setting Up Your MacBook Pro
15
Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro
18
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro
20
Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro
22
Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro
24
Ports on Your MacBook Pro
26
Using the Trackpad and Keyboard
28
Using the MacBook Pro Battery
30
Getting Answers
Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory
35
Installing Additional Memory
43
Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory
Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution
46
Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro
Contents
5
51
Using Apple Hardware Test
51
Problems with Your Internet Connection
54
Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication
55
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
56
Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro
57
Learning More, Service, and Support
59
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least
62
Important Safety Information
65
Important Handling Information
67
Understanding Ergonomics
69
Apple and the Environment
70
Regulatory Compliance Information
Looking for Something?
76
Index
6
Contents
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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 Macintosh computers, read
this chapter for help getting started.
Important:
Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on
page 61) carefully before you first use your computer.
If you are 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 Mac Help.
For information about getting Mac Help, see “Getting Answers” on page 30.
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. Some
computer illustrations might also be slightly different, depending on the model of your
MacBook Pro.
Important:
Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter before
setting up your MacBook Pro.
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What’s in the Box
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Apple Remote
85W MagSafe Power Adapter
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:
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Plugging in the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter
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Connecting cables and accessing a network
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Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad
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Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant
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Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences
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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.
AC plug
MagSafe connector
AC power cord
¯ MagSafe power port
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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 is seated firmly. Plug the other
end into a power outlet. The AC power cord provides a grounded connection.
When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the computer, pull the
plug, not the cord.
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Note:
®
When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook Pro, an indicator
light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates the battery
is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged or is not installed.
If you don’t see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly and the power
adapter is plugged into a power outlet.
Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable
to your MacBook Pro and the other end to a cable modem, DSL modem, or
network.
Gigabit Ethernet port
G
(10/100/1000Base-T)
Ethernet
cable
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To use a dial-up connection, you need 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 your MacBook Pro,
and then connect a phone cord (not included) from the modem into a phone wall jack.
Note:
Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless
networking. For information about setting up a wireless connection, from the menu
bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for “AirPort.” See “Getting Answers” on
page 30.
Step 3: Press the power (®
) button briefly to turn on your MacBook Pro.
You hear a tone when you turn on the computer.
® Power button
®
Trackpad
Trackpad button
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Sleep indicator light
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It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. After it starts up, Setup Assistant
opens automatically.
If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on, see “If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start
up” on page 49.
Step 4: Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant.
The first time you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant
helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user account on your
MacBook Pro. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically
transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac.
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 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. For
information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from the Help menu in iTunes.
If you don’t use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up, you can
do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and
double-click Migration Assistant.
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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
Menu bar
Help menu
Spotlight search icon
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Finder icon
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Dock
System Preferences icon
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Choose Apple (
) > System Preferences from the menu bar or click the System
Preferences icon in the Dock. System Preferences is your command center for most
settings on your MacBook Pro. For more information, open Mac Help and search for
“System Preferences” or for the specific preference you want to change.
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’ll be away from your MacBook Pro for only a short time, put it to sleep. When the
computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process.
To put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following:
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Close the display.
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Choose Apple (
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Press the power (®
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Choose Apple (
NOTICE:
Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating
that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before moving
your MacBook Pro. Moving your computer while the disk is spinning can damage the
hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk.
) > Sleep from the menu bar.
) button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.
) > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer.
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To wake your MacBook Pro:
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If the display is closed,
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If the display is already open,
simply open it to wake up your MacBook Pro.
press the power (®
) button or any key on the keyboard.
When your MacBook Pro wakes from sleep, your applications, documents, and
computer settings are exactly as you left them.
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 MacBook Pro, do one of the following:
m
Choose Apple (
m
Press the power (®
If you plan to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, see “Important
Handling Information” on page 65 for information about how to prevent the battery
from draining completely.
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) > Shut Down from the menu bar.
) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
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Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro
® Power
button
Battery
(underneath)
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indicator light
Life with Your MacBook Pro
®
Display
release button
Trackpad
Trackpad
button
Slot-loading
SuperDrive
Power button
®
Turn your MacBook Pro on and off, or put it to sleep.
Trackpad and trackpad button
Move the pointer with one finger on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page
through documents with three fingers. Tap the trackpad to click or double-click. Spread
or pinch two fingers to zoom in or out. Use two fingers to rotate photos and more.
Slot-loading SuperDrive
This optical drive reads and writes to standard-size CDs and DVDs.
Display release button
Push to release the display and open your MacBook Pro.
Sleep indicator light
A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in sleep.
Battery
Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power outlet.
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Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro
iSight camera
Camera indicator
light
Built-in stereo
speakers
Microphone
Infrared
(IR) receiver
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Built-in iSight camera
Videoconference with others using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with
Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie ’08.
Camera indicator light
The camera indicator light glows green when the built-in iSight camera is operating.
Built-in stereo speakers
Listen to music, movies, games, and other multimedia files.
Microphone (built in under the left speaker grille)
Capture sounds directly or talk with friends live using the included iChat AV application.
Infrared (IR) receiver
Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR
receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook Pro from up to 30 feet away.
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Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro
Function
(fn) key
®
esc
Brightness
keys
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F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
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Dashboard
Keyboard illumination
keys
’
Media
keys
—
Mute
key
Media
C
Eject key
-
Volume
keys
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 > Mac Help from the
menu bar and search for “function keys.”
Brightness keys (F1, F2)
¤
Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display.
Exposé All Windows key (F3)
Open Exposé for quick access to all your open windows.
Dashboard key (F4)
Open Dashboard to access your widgets.
Keyboard illumination keys (F5, F6)
o
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 headphone port.
Volume keys (F11, F12)
-
Increase (
-) or decrease (–) the volume of sound coming from the built-in speakers and
headphone port.
Media Eject key
C
Press and hold this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop
icon to the Trash.
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro
Left side
USB 2.0 ports (1 port on
d
left side of 15-inch model)
¯
MagSafe
power port
Right side
Security slot
USB 2.0 port
d
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Audio line in/optical
,
digital audio in port
Headphone out/optical
f
digital audio out port
FireWire
H
400 port
FireWire 800 port
H
ExpressCard/34 slot
Gigabit Ethernet port
G
(10/100/1000Base-T)
£
DVI port
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