User manual SONY VAIO VPCCB27FX/G

[. . . ] If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Make sure you look over the information in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook Pro, " to find out about the new features of this MacBook Pro. Many answers to questions can be found on your computer in Mac Help. For information about using Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 31. [. . . ] Â If you still can't start up your MacBook Pro, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 61 for information about contacting Apple for service. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 53 If the display suddenly goes black or your MacBook Pro freezes Try restarting your MacBook Pro. 1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your MacBook Pro, except the power adapter. 2 Press the power (®) button to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in any external devices and resuming your work. To see how much the battery has charged, click the Battery ( menu bar. ) status icon in the The display might also darken if you have energy saver features set for the battery. If you press the battery button, and all battery indicator lights flash five times quickly Your battery needs to be replaced. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). If you press the battery button, and the battery indicator lights flash from left to right and then from right to left, five times in a row Your battery is not recognized. Contact an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. If you forget your password You can reset your administrator password and passwords for all other accounts. Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users might have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that DSL and cable modem users do not have. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP. PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), make sure you have entered the correct information in Network preferences. To check your Network preference settings: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences. 3 Click Add (+) at the bottom of the network connection services list, and choose PPPoE from the Interface pop-up menu. 4 Choose an Interface for the PPPoE service from the Ethernet pop-up menu. Choose Ethernet if you are connecting to a wired network or AirPort if you are connecting to a wireless network. 5 Enter the information you received from your service provider, such as account name, password, and the PPPoE service name (if your service provider requires it). 6 Click Apply to make the settings active. Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 57 Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your MacBook Pro and to the network. Check the cables and power supplies to your Ethernet hubs and routers. [. . . ] Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. 80 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 58 using 32 AppleCare 62 Apple Hardware Test 55 Apple Remote 33 application freeze 51 applications Front Row 21, 33 iChat 21 iLife 32 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25 audio out port 25 general information 30 indicator lights 30 location 21 performance 30 storing 71 battery indicator lights 30, 54 blinking question mark 52 brightness keys 23 built-in speakers 21 button, power 12, 21 putting to sleep 16 shutting down 16 turning on 12 won't turn on 53 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 27 controls. See keys cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 16 discs ejecting 55 software installation 60 supported types 70 display external 25 See also screen disposing of batteries 79 disposing of your computer 79 Dock 31 downloading software 59 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 C cable modem 11 camera. [. . . ]