Apple ME662LL/A manual Problem, Meet Solution

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Occasionally you may have problems while working with your MacBook Pro. Read on for troubleshooting tips to try when you have a problem. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the MacBook Pro Support website at www.apple.com/support/macbookpro.

If you experience a problem with your MacBook Pro, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Think about the conditions that led up to the problem. Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and find the answers you need. Things to note include:

ÂÂ The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application might indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer.

ÂÂ Any new software that you installed, especially software that added items to the System folder.

ÂÂ Any hardware that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral.

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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 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro What’s in the BoxReady, 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 or Shutting It Down Putting Your MacBook Pro to SleepShutting Down Your MacBook Pro To wake 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 To get Mac Help Charging the BatteryGetting Answers More Information To learn about SeeMac Help and search for display port Page Boost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive in your MacBook ProBoost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro Using the pull tab, gently lift the drive out of the bay Boost Your MacBook Pro Boost Your MacBook Pro Long Short Installing Additional Memory To install memory in your MacBook ProNotches Boost Your MacBook Pro Follow the instructions for replacing the bottom case in on Making Sure Your MacBook Pro Recognizes the New Memory To check the computer’s memoryProblem, Meet Solution Problem, Meet Solution Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook Pro To force an application to quitProblem, Meet Solution If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start up If an audio device plugged into the audio port isn’t working If you forget your password If you have trouble ejecting a discUsing Apple Hardware Test To use Apple Hardware TestProblems with Your Internet Connection To use Network DiagnosticsTurn the modem off and on to reset the modem hardware To check PPPoE settingsNetwork Connections Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication To check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateTo install Mac OS Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook ProInstalling Mac OS To install the applications that came with your MacBook Pro Using Disk UtilityReinstalling Applications To use Disk UtilityOnline Resources Onscreen Help Learning More, Service, and SupportAppleCare Service and Support System ProfilerCountry Phone Website Locating Your Product Serial Number Last, but Not Least Important Safety Information Last, but Not Least MagSafe power specifications ÂÂ Line Voltage 100 to 240Important Handling Information Laser Information for Optical Disc DrivesLast, but Not Least Last, but Not Least Understanding Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadExternal Mouse ChairApple and the Environment Built-in DisplayRegulatory Compliance Information Bluetooth Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity Türkiye Disposal and Recycling Information Looking for Something? Index Looking for Something? Multi-Touch gestures 26 mute key  Storing the computer 73 SuperDrive About  Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada
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