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Storing your MacBook Pro If you are going to store your MacBook Pro for an extended period of time, keep it in a cool location (ideally, 71° F or 22° C) and discharge the battery to 50 percent or less. When storing your MacBook Pro for longer than five months, discharge the battery to approximately 50 percent. To maintain the capacity of the battery, recharge the battery to 50 percent every six months or so.

Cleaning your MacBook Pro When cleaning the outside of your MacBook Pro and its components, first shut down your MacBook Pro and unplug the power adapter. Then use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives that might damage the finish.

Cleaning your MacBook Pro screen To clean your MacBook Pro screen, first shut down your MacBook Pro and unplug the power adapter. Then dampen the included cleaning cloth with just water and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.

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Contents Were made for each other Say hello to your MacBook Pro Mac OS X Snow Leopard Page Contents Looking for Something? Ready, Set Up, Go Ready, Set Up, Go What’s in the Box Setting Up Your MacBook ProReady, Set Up, Go Connect to a wireless or wired network Power button Configure your MacBook Pro with Setup Assistant Migrating Information to Your MacBook Pro Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It DownTo put your MacBook Pro to sleep, do one of the following To wake your MacBook Pro Shutting Down Your MacBook ProPage Life with Your MacBook Pro Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro Built-in stereo speakers Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ¤ Brightness keys F1, F2 Ports on Your MacBook Pro ¯ MagSafe power port Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad Secondary click zone Life with Your MacBook Pro Life with Your MacBook Pro Using the MacBook Pro Battery Getting Answers Charging the BatteryTo get Mac Help To learn about See More InformationChoose Help Bluetooth Help Page Boost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook Pro Replacing the Hard Disk DriveBoost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro Using the pull tab, gently lift the drive out of the bay Connector Boost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro Long Short To install memory in your MacBook Pro Installing Additional MemoryBoost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro Follow the instructions for replacing the bottom case in on To check the computer’s memory Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New MemoryPage Problem, Meet Solution Problem, Meet Solution To force an application to quit Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook ProProblem, Meet Solution If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start up If you forget your password If you have trouble ejecting a disc Using Apple Hardware TestTo use Apple Hardware Test To use Network Diagnostics Problems with Your Internet ConnectionTurn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware PPPoE Connections To check your Network preference settingsNetwork Connections Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless CommunicationKeeping Your Software Up to Date To check for updated softwareInstalling Mac OS Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook ProTo install Mac OS Reinstalling Applications Using Disk UtilityTo install the applications that came with your MacBook Pro To use Disk UtilityAppleCare Service and Support Learning More, Service, and SupportOnline Resources Onscreen Help System ProfilerCountry Phone Website Locating Your Product Serial Number Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least MagSafe power specifications Laser Information for Optical Disc Drives Important Handling InformationLast, but Not Least Last, but Not Least Keyboard and Trackpad Understanding ErgonomicsChair External MouseBuilt-In Display Apple and the EnvironmentRegulatory Compliance Information Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Türkiye Disposal and Recycling Information Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Startup Disk preferences 54 stopping Zooming using the trackpad  Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada