User manual
Table Of Contents
- User’s Guide
- Contents
- Getting Started
- Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro
- 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
- Learning About Mac OS X
- Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
- Using Applications
- When an Application Doesn’t 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 or from Another Computer
- Using Your MacBook Pro
- Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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
- Using Your Battery
- Securing Your MacBook Pro
- Adding Memory to Your MacBook Pro
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Safety, Use, and Care Information
- Connecting to the Internet
- Top Ten Questions
- Communications Regulation Information
- Index
Appendix D Top Ten Questions 125
How does the Mac OS X interface work?
Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain tasks.
Your best source for Mac OS X information is Mac Help. You’ll find introductory
explanations for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users
upgrading from Mac OS 9. Open Mac Help by choosing Help > Mac Help in the menu
bar at the top of your screen. Browse the new Mac OS X user information listed there.
Many of the basic tasks users are interested in involve the Finder, so try searching for
“Finder,” too.
How do I make my MacBook Pro battery last longer?
Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see “Calibrating Your Battery”
on page 24). You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference
pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display. Open
System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. Choose settings that are optimized
for your type of usage. Using peripheral devices such as hard disk drives, which get
power from your computer, can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts.
You can conserve battery power by disconnecting such devices. You can also purchase
an additional battery that you can swap in to your computer when power gets low.
For more information about conserving battery power, see “Understanding Battery
Conservation Tips” on page 77.