Apple MD771LL/A manual Getting Answers, More Information, To open Mac Help

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Getting Answers

Much more information about using your Mac is available in Mac Help and on the Internet at www.apple.com/support.

To open Mac Help:

1Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons along the edge of the screen).

2Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help).

3Click in the search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.

More Information

For more information about using your Mac Pro, see the following:

To learn about...

See...

Installing additional drives, memory, expansion cards, or changing the battery

Chapter 3, ÒWorking Inside Your Computer,Ó on page 27.

Troubleshooting your	Chapter 4, ÒTroubleshooting,Ó on page 53.
computer if you have a
problem

Finding service and support	ÒLearning More, Service, and SupportÓ on page 66 or the Apple
for your Mac Pro	Support website at www.apple.com/support.

Using Mac OS X	The Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx/overview.
	Or open Mac Help and search for ÒMac OS X.Ó

Using iLife applications	The iLife website at www.apple.com/ilife. Or open an iLife
	application, and then open Mac Help and type a question in the
	search field.

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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Mac Pro

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information IndexSetting Up Your Mac Pro Getting StartedPosition your computer and display Plug in the power cord Connect the display Port Connect an Ethernet cable Connect the keyboard and mousePlug the mouse into a USB port on the keyboard KeyboardMouse Need Help Setting Up? Using a Wireless Keyboard and MouseUse Setup Assistant Turn on your Mac ProPutting Your Mac Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Putting Your Mac Pro to SleepShutting Down Your Mac Pro To wake your computer from sleep, do one of the followingGetting to Know Your Mac Pro Getting the Latest InformationBasic Features on the Front of Your Mac Pro FireWire 400 and 800 ports Ports and Connectors on the Back of Your Mac Pro Power socket More Ports and Connectors on the Back PCI Express expansion slots Internal Expansion Options Optical drives Getting Answers More InformationTo open Mac Help Open System Preferences by choosing Apple S ystem Page Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer Unplug all the cables and the power cord from the computer Lift the latch while holding the side panel Remove the side panel Installing Memory To install memory Top memory card Working Inside Your Computer Place the side panel in the slot and then push to close Push the latch down to secure the side panel Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing Sata 3 Gbit/s Hard Disk DrivesTo install a hard disk drive Position the connectors towards the rear Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it Replacing the Optical Drive To replace the optical driveWorking Inside Your Computer Four extra screws Power cable middle connector Ribbon cable end connector Replace the side panel and push the latch down to secure it To install a PCI Express card Adding PCI Express CardsAbout PCI Express Cards Port access cover Did You Know?-Installing a Full-Length PCI Card Port access opening PCI Express slotReplacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the batteryWorking Inside Your Computer Page Problems with Your Mac Pro Computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveComputer won’t turn on or start up You are unable to eject a disc If that doesn’t workStatus light flashes and the computer won’t start up Problems with Software You have a problem with a software programTo force an application to quit Problems with AirPort Wireless Communication To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date Problems with Your Display No image appears on the screenAfter you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move Screen image appears dim or flickersProblems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsScreen freezes Light on the front of the display is flashingTurn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware Check System Preferences settingsCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE ConnectionsNetwork Connections Using Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware TestReinstalling the Software That Came with Your Computer Installing Mac OSInstalling Applications To install Mac OSMaximizing Ethernet Performance Learning More, Service, and Support Online Resources Onscreen HelpSystem Profiler Apple Hardware TestAppleCare Service and Support Information Country Phone WebsiteLocating Your Serial Number Processor and Memory Specifications Random-access memory RAMProcessor AppendixSuperDrive DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW Specifications Graphics CardVideo Display Modes Data formatsUSB Specifications FireWire SpecificationsEthernet Specifications Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Specifications OptionalPower AirPort Extreme Specifications Optional Optical Digital Audio SpecificationsCompatibility Optical digital audio outAnalog Audio Specifications Analog audio out using the headphone jack typical valuesAnalog audio line in typical values Power Supply Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and PeripheralsSystem Clock and Battery Dimensions and Operating EnvironmentBattery DimensionsSafety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics General Maintenance Apple and the EnvironmentProtecting Your Optical Drive Maintaining Your DisplayTo keep your optical drive working properly To maintain your display and ensure its long lifeImportant Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Forearms and hands in a straight line Avoid Hearing Damage Compliance Statement Wireless Radio Use Korea Mouse Statement Apple and the Environment Disposal and Recycling Information Taiwan European Union-Disposal Information Page Index Index