Apple MC024T/A manual

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Say hello to y our MacBook Pro . www .apple.com/macbookpro finder Finder Browse your file s like you browse your music with Cov er Flow . Mac Help Built-in iSight camera and iChat Video chat with friends and family anywhere in the world . Mac Help isight MacBook Pro Multi-T ouch trackpad Scroll through files , adjust images, and enlarge te xt us[...]

iLife www .apple.com/ilife Time Machine Automatically back up and restore y our files. Mac Help Spotlight Find an ything on your Mac. Mac Help time machine spotlight Safari Experience the web with the fastest browser in the world . Mac Help safari Quick Look Instantly preview your files. Mac Help quick look iPhoto Organize and search your photos [...]

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Contents 5 C onten ts Chapter 1: Ready , Set Up , Go 9 What’ s in the Box 9 Setting Up Y our MacBook P ro 16 Putting Y our MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Y our MacBook Pro 20 Basic F eatures of Y our M acBook Pro 22 Keyboard F eatures of Y our MacBook Pro 24 P orts on Y our MacBook Pro 26 Using the Multi-T ouch T r [...]

6 Contents 58 Problems with Y our Internet Connection 60 Problems with AirP ort Extreme Wirele ss Communication 61 Keeping Y our Sof tware Up to Date 62 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Y our MacBook Pro 63 Learning More , Ser vice, and Support 66 Locating Y our Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 68 Important Safety Inform[...]

1 1 Ready , S et Up , Go www .apple.com/macbookpro Mac Help Migration Assistant[...]

8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Y our MacBook P ro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away . I f you have nev er used a MacBook Pro or are new to Macint osh computers, read this chapter for help getting started. Important: Read all the installation instructions (and the safety information starting on page 67) caref[...]

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 W hat ’ s in the Box Setting U p Y our MacBook Pro Y our MacBook P ro is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away . The follo wing pages take you through the setup process , including these tasks:  Plugging in the 85W MagSafe P ow er Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a netwo[...]

10 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Important: Remove the protective film ar ound the 85W MagSafe P ower A dapter before setting up your MacBook Pro. Step 1: Plug In the 85W MagSafe P ow er Adapter to pro vide power to the MacBook Pro and charge the ba ttery. Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on you[...]

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 11 When you first connect the power adapter to y our MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to glow. An amber light indicates the batter y is charging. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. If you don ’t see a light , make sure the connector is seated properly and the pow e[...]

12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Step 3: P ress the power ( ® ) button briefly to turn on your MacBook P ro. Y ou hear a t one when you turn on the computer . It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up. A fter it star ts up, Setup Assistant opens automatically . If your MacBook Pro doesn ’ t turn on, see “If y our MacBook Pro doesn ’t [...]

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 Step 4: Configur e your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistan t. The first time you turn on your MacBook P ro, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter y our Internet and email information and set up a user account on y our MacBook Pro. If you already ha ve a Mac, Setup Assistant can help y ou automatically t[...]

14 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Migrating Informa tion to Y our MacBook Pro Y ou can f ollow the prompts in the Setup Assistant to migrate existing user acc ounts, files, applications , and other inf ormation from another Mac computer . Y ou can do this with one of the following methods: Â Using a Fir eWire cable to connect the two computers togeth[...]

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 15 Step 5: Cust omize the Mac OS X desktop and set prefer ences. Menu bar System Pr eferences icon Dock Spotlight search icon Help menu Finder icon[...]

16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Y ou can quickly customize the deskt op using System Pr eferences. Choose Apple (  ) > System P references fr om the menu bar or click the System Pr eferences icon in the Dock. System Pr eferences is your c ommand center for most settings on y our MacBook Pro. F or more information, open Mac Help and search f or[...]

Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 17 T o w ake your MacBook Pro: 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. When your MacBook Pro wakes fr om sleep, your applications , documents, and computer settings are exactly as you left them. S[...]

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2 2 Life with Y our MacBook P ro www .apple.com/mac osx Mac Help Mac OS X[...]

20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Basic F eatures of Y our MacBook Pro ® ® P ower button Camera indicator light iSight camera Built-in stereo speakers Battery indicator lights (side) Microphone Sleep indicator light Infrared (IR) receiver T rackpad Slot-loading SuperDrive Security slot[...]

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in iSight camera and indicator light Videoconference using the iChat application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with iMovie. T he indicator light glows when the camera is operating. Built-in microphone Capture sounds with the microphone (located abov e the Esc key on your keyboard) or[...]

22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro K eyboard F eature s of Y our MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F1 0 F1 1 F1 2 — C - V olume keys Brightness keys Media Eject key Mute key Exposé Dashboard Media keys Keyboard illumination keys ’[...]

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Function (fn) key Press and hold this key to activate cust omized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to F1 2). T o learn how to cust omize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “function keys.” ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightne[...]

24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Po r t s on Y our MacBook Pro ® ¯ Gigabit Ethernet port (1 0/1 00/1 000 Base-T) G Audio out port f Audio in port , Mini DisplayPort £ USB 2.0 ports d ExpressCard/ 34 slot MagSafe power port FireWire 800 port H[...]

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 25 Note: Adapters and other accessorie s are sold separately at www .apple.com/store or your local Apple store . ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in the included 85W MagSafe P ower A dapter to recharge the MacBook P ro battery. G Gigabit Ethernet port (1 0/1 00/1 000Base-T ) Connect to a high-speed Ethernet network, a[...]

26 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro U sing the Multi- T ouch T rackpad Use the trackpad to move the pointer and t o per form a variety of Multi-T ouch gestur es. Unlike typical track pads, the entire MacBook Pro trackpad is a button, and you can click anywhere on the trackpad. T o enable Multi-T ouch gestures, view instructional videos of the g[...]

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 27 Â Secondary click ing or “right-clicking” lets you access shortcut menu commands. Â T o set up two-finger sec ondar y-clicking anywhere on the trackpad, select Secondary Click under the T wo F ingers option in T rackpad preferences . Â T o set up a one-finger secondary-click zone in the bottom left or [...]

28 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro The following trackpad gestures w ork in certain applications. When you perform these gestures , slide y our fingers lightly on the sur face of the trackpad. F or more information, see T rackpad preferences or choose Help > Mac Help and search f or “trackpad.” Â T wo-finger pinching lets you zoom in o[...]

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 29 Â Three-finger swiping lets you rapidly page through documents , move to the previous or next photo, and more . Â Four -finger swiping works in the Finder and all applications . Swiping four fingers to the left or right activates Application Switcher so y ou can cycle through open applications. Swiping four[...]

30 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro U sing the MacBook Pro Batter y When the MagSafe power adapter isn ’t c onnected, your MacBook P ro draws power from its built-in battery . The length of time that you can run your MacBook P ro varies, depending on the applications you use and the external devices connected to your MacBook Pro. T urning off[...]

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 31 Charging the Battery When the power adapter that came with your MacBook P ro is connected, the batt er y charges whether the computer is on, off , or in sleep . The battery charges more quickly , however , if the comput er is off or in sleep. The battery in your MacBook Pro can only be replaced b y an Apple A[...]

32 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro More Informa tion For mor e information about using your MacBook Pr o, see the following: T o learn about See Installing memory Chapter 3, “Boost Y our MacBook Pro,” on page 35. T roubleshooting your MacBook Pro if you ha ve a problem Chapter 4, “Problem, Meet Solution,” on page 5 1. Finding service a[...]

Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 33 Using Bluetooth wireless technology The Bluetooth Support page at www.apple .com/support/ bluetooth. Or open the Bluetooth File Ex change application, located in the Utilities folder within the Applications f older , and choose Help > Bluetooth Help. Caring for the battery Mac Help and search for “batter[...]

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36 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro This chapter provide s information and instructions for upgrading the hard disk drive and installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro. The battery in your MacBook Pro is not user-replaceable . If you think your battery needs to be replaced , contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple A uthorized Service Pro v[...]

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 37 Replacing the H ard D isk D rive Y ou can upgrade the har d disk drive in your MacBook Pro. T he hard disk drive is located next to the built-in battery when you open the back of your MacBook Pro. The replacement driv e must be a 2.5-inch drive with a Serial A T A (SA T A) connector . Important: Apple rec ommends[...]

38 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Important: Because the screws ar e different lengths , note the screw lengths and locations so you can replace the screws c orrectly . Put them aside in a safe place . Short Long[...]

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 39 Important: When you remov e the bottom case, you expose sensitiv e internal components. A void touching an ything other than the hard drive assembly when you remov e or add a hard disk drive. 3 T ouch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge an y static electricit y from your body .[...]

40 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 4 Locate the bracket at the top of the drive . Use a Phillips screwdriv er to loosen the two captive screws that hold the bracket in place. P ut the bracket aside in a safe place. 5 Using the pull tab , gently lift the drive out of the bay . Bracket Pull tab[...]

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 41 6 Hold the drive by its sides and gently pull the c onnector on the right side of the drive to disconnect it. Don’ t press the drive between y our fingers, and avoid t ouching the circuitry on the underside of the drive. The connector is attached to a cable and remains in the hard disk driv e bay . Connector[...]

42 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro Important: There ar e four (4) mounting screws on the sides of y our hard disk drive. If your replacement drive doe sn’ t include mounting screws, remo ve the ones from your old drive and mount them on the replacemen t drive before y ou install it. 7 Attach the connector to the right side of the replacemen t dr[...]

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 43 8 Insert the replacement drive at an angle, making sure the mounting screws are seat ed properly . 9 Replace the bracket and tighten the screws.[...]

44 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 10 Replace the bottom case. Replace and tight en the ten screws you remov ed in step 2 in their proper locations, making sure to insert the shor ter screws at the angles shown in the illustration. Short Long[...]

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 45 For inf ormation about installing Mac OS X and bundled applications, see “Reinstalling the Software That Came with Y our M acBook Pro ” on page 62. Installing Additional Mem ory Y our comput er has two memory slots that you access by removing the bottom case . Y our MacBook P ro comes with a minimum of 4 giga[...]

46 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 2 Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction to release the module from the memory card slot. The memory pops up at an angle. Before removing it , make sure y ou see the half-circle notches. If you don ’t , try pressing the levers outwar d again. 3 Hold the memory module by its no[...]

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 47 5 Insert the new memor y module in the slot: a Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot. b Tilt the card and push the memory into the slot. c Use two fingers with firm, even pre ssure to push down on the memory module. Y ou should hear a click when the memory is inser[...]

48 Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 6 Follo w the instructions for replacing the bottom case in step 1 0 on page 44. Notches[...]

Chapter 3 Boost Your MacBook Pro 49 Making Sure Y our MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your MacBook Pro, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory . T o check the c omputer’ s memory : 1 Start up your MacBook Pro. 2 When you see the Mac OS X desktop , choose Apple (  ) from the menu bar and[...]

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52 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Occasionally , you may ha ve problems while working with your MacBook Pr o. Read on for troubleshooting tips to try when you hav e a problem. Y ou can also find mor e troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the MacBook P ro Support website at www .apple.com/support/macbookpro. If you experience a problem w[...]

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 Problems T hat Prev ent Y ou from U sing Y our MacBook Pro If your MacBook Pr o doesn’ t respond or the poin ter doesn ’t mov e On rare occasions, an application may “ freeze ” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a froz en application without restarting your computer . T o f orce an application[...]

54 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If your MacBook Pro fr eezes during startup, or you see a flashing question mark, or the screen is dark and the sleep indicator light is glowing steadily (not in sleep) The flashing question mark usually means that the computer can ’t find the syst em software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the compu[...]

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 55 If your MacBook Pr o doesn’ t turn on or start up T ry the following suggestions in order until your comput er turns on: Â Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the c omputer and into a functioning power outlet. Be sure to use the 8 5W MagSafe P ower A dapter that came with your MacBook Pro. If the power[...]

56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If the screen suddenly goes black or your MacBook P ro freezes T ry restar ting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are c onnected to your MacBook Pro, ex cept the power adapter . 2 Pre ss the power ( ® ) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at least 1 0 percent befor e plugging in a[...]

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 2 Choose Utilities > Reset P assword from the menu bar and f ollow the onscreen instructions. If you hav e trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that might be using the disc and try again. If that doesn ’t w ork, restart the computer and then immediately press and hold the trackpad button. U sing App[...]

58 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution If this procedure doesn ’t work, y ou can insert the Applications Install DVD to use Apple Hardware T est. F or more inf ormation, see the A pple Hardware T e st Read Me file on the Applications Install DVD that came with your c omputer . Problems with Y our In ternet Connection Y our MacBook P ro has the Netwo[...]

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 59 T urn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardwa re T urn off your DSL or cable modem for a f ew minutes, and then turn it back on. Some ISPs recommend that y ou unplug the modem ’ s pow er cord. If your modem has a re set button, you can press it either bef ore or after you turn the power off and on. Impo[...]

60 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your MacBook P ro and into the network. Check the cables and power supplies t o your Ethernet hubs and routers. If you have tw o or more computers attempting to share an In ternet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly . Y ou need [...]

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 61 Â Make sure you are within antenna range of the other comput er or the network’ s access point. Nearby electronic device s or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range. Repositioning or r otating the computer might improve rec eption. Â Check the AirP ort ( Z ) status ic[...]

62 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Reinstalling the Software T hat Came with Y our MacBook Pro Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to r einstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your comput er . If you want to erase and install, use Disk Utility . F or information about Disk Utility and its options, see Mac[...]

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 63 7 Click Install to start the installation. 8 When the installation is complete, click Re star t to restart your computer . 9 Follo w the prompts in the Setup Assistant to set up your user accoun t. Installing iLife Applica tions Y ou can r einstall the iLife applications that came with your computer if you accide[...]

64 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Online Resources For online service and support information, go to www .apple.com/support. Choose your country from the pop-up menu. Y ou can search the AppleCare Knowledge Base, check for software updates , or get help from Apple’ s discussion forums. Onscreen Help Y ou can look f or answers to your questions [...]

Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 65 Note: Y our 90 days of complimentar y telephone support begins on the date of purchase. T elephone fees may apply . T elephone numbers are subject to change , and local and national telephone rates may apply . A complete list is av ailable on the web: Country Phone W ebsite United States 1-800-27 5-22 73 www .app[...]

66 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution Locating Y our P roduct Serial N umber Use one of these methods to find your c omputer ’ s serial number: Â T urn your MacBook Pr o over . The serial number is etched in to the case near the hinge. Â Choose Apple (  ) from the menu bar and then choose About This Mac. Click the version number beneath the wo[...]

5 5 Last, but Not Least www .apple.com/en vironment Mac Help ergonomics[...]

68 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least For y our safety and that of your equipment, follo w these rules for handling and cleaning your MacBook Pro and f or working more comfortably . Keep these instructions handy for refer ence by you and others. Impor tant Safety Information Built-in battery Do not remove the battery from your MacBook Pro. The batt er y[...]

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 69 W ater and wet locations Keep y our MacBook Pro awa y from sources of liquid , such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs , shower stalls, and so on. P rotect your MacBook Pro fr om dampness or wet weather , such as rain, snow , and f og. 85W MagSafe P ow er Adapter Make sure the AC plug or AC po wer cord is fully inserte[...]

70 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least MagSafe power s pecifications:  Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase  Line V oltage: 1 00 to 240 V  Output Voltage : 1 8.5 V DC, 4.6 A Hearing damage P ermanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. Y ou can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that ma y sound normal b[...]

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 71 Laser Information f or Optical Disc Drives The optical disc drive in your comput er contains a laser that is safe in normal use but that may be harmful to your ey es if disassembled. F or your safety , ha ve this equipment serviced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider . Impor tant H andling Information Opera[...]

72 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Carrying your MacBook Pro If you carry your MacBook Pr o in a bag or briefcase, make sure that there are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could accidentally get inside the computer through v ent openings or the optical drive slot or get stuck inside a port. Also , keep magnetically sensitive items [...]

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 73 Storing your MacBook Pr o If you are going to store your MacBook P ro for an extended period of time, keep it in a cool location (ideally , 7 1° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent or less. When storing y our MacBook Pro for longer than fiv e months, discharge the batt er y to approximately 50 per [...]

74 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least U nderstanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a health y work environmen t. Keyboard and T rackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relax ed. Y our upper arm and f orearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughl[...]

Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least 75 Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed . A void rolling your thumbs under your palms . Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue . Some computer users might develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensiv e work without breaks. If you begin to[...]

76 Chapter 5 Last, but Not Least Y ou might ha ve to raise your chair so that your f orearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to re st your feet flat on the floor , you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up f or any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you can lo wer the deskt[...]

77 Regulatory Compliance Informa tion Compliance Statemen t This device complies with part 1 5 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) T his device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instru[...]

78 Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Inc. Corporate Compliance 1 Infinite Loop , MS 26-A Cupertino, CA 950 1 4 Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5. 1 5 to 5 .25 GHz frequency band. Cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’intérieur . Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated[...]

79 T aiwan Class B Statemen t VCCI Class B Sta tement External USB Modem Information When connecting your MacBook Pro to the phone line using an external USB modem, ref er to the telecommunications agency information in the documentation that came with your modem. ENERGY ST AR ® Compliance As an ENERGY ST AR ® partner, Apple has determined that s[...]

80 Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When y our product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities t o learn about recycling options. For inf ormation about Apple’ s recycling program, go to www.apple .com/environme[...]

81 European Union—Disposal Information: The symbol above means that according to local la ws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life , take it to a collection point designated by local authorities . Some collection points accept products for free. The separate c[...]

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84 Looking for Something? Index A AC plug 10 AC power adapter. See power adapter AC power cord 10 adapter, power. See power adapter AirPort Extreme connecting wirelessly 11 problems 60 using 32 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 57 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 53 applications Front Row 21, 33 iChat 21 iLife 32 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio in[...]

Looking for Something? 85 E ejecting a disc 57 Energy Saver preferences conserving battery power 30 environmental impact 76 ergonomics 74 Ethernet connecting to 11 port 25 Exposé key 23 ExpressCard slot 25 external display port 25 F F1 to F12 function keys 23 Fast-forward key 23 FireWire connections 33 port 25 flashing question mark 54 Force Quit [...]

86 Looking for Something? N network address translation (NAT) 60 network connections 60 Network Diagnostics 58 Network Setup Assistant 58 number, serial 66 O online resources 63 optical digital audio ports 25 optical drive about 21 supported disc sizes 72 P paging through documents using trackpad 29 password, resetting 56 Photo Booth application 21[...]

Looking for Something? 87 T three-finger swiping 29 trackpad about 21 gestures 21, 26 shortcuts 27 troubleshooting AirPort issues 60 AppleCare 64 battery indicator lights 56 computer freezes 54 computer won’t turn on 53, 55 ejecting a disc 57 hardware problems 57 Internet connection 58 pointer won’t move 53 PPPoE connections 59 screen goes blac[...]

K Apple Inc. © 20 1 0 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written c onsent of Apple. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for prin ting or clerical errors. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, [...]