User manual SONY VAIO VPC-CW2PFX/W

[. . . ] 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 getting Mac Help, see "Getting Answers" on page 32. [. . . ] 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 ( ) status icon in the menu bar or check the battery indicator lights on the left side of your MacBook Pro. 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. 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. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up. 56 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution 2 Choose Utilities > Reset Password from the menu bar and follow the onscreen instructions. 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 59 Network Connections Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into your MacBook Pro and into 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. 81 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 60 using 33 AppleCare 64 Apple Hardware Test 57 Apple Remote 34 application freeze 53 applications Front Row 21, 34 iChat 21 iLife 33 Keynote 21 Photo Booth 21 audio in port 25 indicator lights 30 location 21 performance 30 storing 73 battery indicator lights 30, 56 blinking question mark 54 brightness keys 23 built-in battery 30 built-in speakers 21 button, power 12, 21 putting to sleep 16 shutting down 16 turning on 12 won't turn on 55 connecting to a network 11 Control-click 27 controls. See keys cord, power 10 D Dashboard 23 desktop, customizing 16 discs ejecting 57 software installation 62 supported types 72 display external 25 See also screen disposing of batteries 80 disposing of your computer 80 Dock 32 downloading software 61 drive, optical 21 DSL modem 11 C cable modem 11 camera. [. . . ]