How to Start the Diagnostic Mode on a MacBook Pro

Remove any external peripherals from your Macbook Pro, such as mice, keyboards or monitors.
Restart the Mac laptop.
Press the 'D' key as your computer boots and continue holding it until you see a gray start screen.
Choose your language and press right. Select the basic test battery by pressing 'T' or perform the more extensive hardware test by checking 'Perform extended testing.'
Click 'Test.' All test results appear on your Macbook Pro's screen.
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How to Reinstall Photo

Insert disc one from your Mac OS software bundle into the computers optical drive. Disc one is labeled as the 'Mac OS X Install DVD.'
Double-click the 'Optional installs' folder on the Mac OS X install pop up menu. The menu will automatically pop up once you have inserted the disc into the optical drive.
Double-click the 'Optional installs installer' on the next window. When the optional installs installer screen pops up, click 'Continue.'
Click 'Continue' on the software license screen. Read through the terms of agreement on the next page and click 'Agree' when you are finished and agree to accept the terms.
Click 'Photo Booth' as the item you want to install. To reveal the full list of programs, click the triangle icon next to 'Applications.' Click to check the box next to Photo Booth then click 'Continue.'
Modify the install location on the next screen if you wish to designate a different location. Once finished, click 'Continue.' When prompted, enter in your administrator password and click 'Install.'
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How to Reinstall OS X Without Losing Data (7 Steps)

Insert the Mac OS X installation disc and restart the computer.
Hold down the 'C' key while the computer is restarting until the Mac OS X installation utility appears.
Click a language from the list, then click 'Continue.'
Click 'Continue' on the 'Welcome' screen.
Click the drive you want the operating system installed to from the 'Select a Destination' screen, then click 'Options.'
Click the 'Archive and Install' option, check the 'Preserve Users and Network Settings' option, and click 'OK.'
Click 'Continue' on the 'Select a Destination' screen, then click 'Install' on the 'Install Summary' screen to begin the installation process.
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How to Install a Canon Printer in Mac Classic

Put the Canon printer install CD into your Mac and click the icon. Click on the 'Install.pkg' to install the printer drivers on your Mac. Click 'Continue' and then 'Install.'
Plug your Canon printer into an outlet and connect it to the Mac via the printer port or USB port. Turn the printer on.
Eject the disk from your Mac and open the 'Chooser' in the Apple menu.
Choose the Canon printer's icon from the list and click on 'Select a port.'
Select the printer icon and click 'Close.' A new window will open prompting you to set up the printer.
Align your Canon printer following the directions on your screen and click 'Close' when it is finished.
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How to Clean a MacBook Trackpad Button

Lightly dampen a piece of cloth with some plain water.
Wipe down your MacBook's trackpad with the cloth. Use broad strokes to ensure that you're catching as much grease and grime as possible.
Continue wiping until no discernable grease can be seen on the trackpad.
Take your paper or similarly thin wedge and work it gently into the perimeter of the MacBook's trackpad. If your MacBook doesn't feature a rubberized plastic bottom, run the wedge between the trackpad's mouse buttons. Newer MacBooks feature the same single trackpad-mouse button that's used on the MacBook Pro line of computers, but older models utilize a dedicated mouse button.
Continue running this wedge around the perimeter of the MacBook's trackpad and in between the mouse buttons, if your model features them. Your goal is to dislodge any crumbs or grime that has collected between the computer and trackpad. Brush aside any removed dirt to finish the cleaning process.
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How to Optimize Battery Life on a MacBook (7 Steps)

Charge your MacBook by connecting it to a power adapter until the onscreen indicator bar on your Desktop reaches 100 percent and the light on your adapter cord is green.
Continue charging your MacBook for at least two hours after you reach a full charge. You can use your MacBook during the two-hour period, but don't unplug it.
Unplug your MacBook, allowing it to run using the battery power. You will need to let the battery run completely down, so it is a good idea to save your work.
Continue using your MacBook---or leave it on---until the battery gets low and you see the warning dialog box pop up. Do not plug in your MacBook.
Allow your computer to automatically go to sleep and subsequently turn itself off.
Leave your computer turned off for at least five hours.
Reconnect your MacBook to the power adapter and charge it until it is full.
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How to Keep a Mac From Overheating (4 Steps)

Download Apple's firmware fix to adjust your Mac's fan. Navigate to Apple's Firmware Update 1.3 Web page. Click on 'Download' on the right side of the page. Open your 'Downloads' file, and click on 'SMC Update.pkg.' Click 'Continue,' then 'Agree.' Click 'Install.' Restart your MacBook Pro.
Place your laptop on solid surfaces. If you use your laptop while it's sitting on soft surface, such as a pillow or blanket, the vents on the back of the MacBook may be blocked. This will cause the Mac to overheat.
Store your laptop in a cool, climate-controlled environment. Never leave your Mac in a hot car or in direct sunlight. When the electronic components get too hot, they won't perform correctly when you turn on your computer. This can cause the fan to malfunction.
Purchase a laptop cooler. If you spend hours at a time on your computer, a laptop cooler can help keep your Mac from overheating. Most laptop coolers are metal platforms that elevate your laptop off your work surface. They have incorporated fans that provide extra airflow to keep your laptop cool. Some require an electrical outlet to power the fans, while others plug into a USB port on your laptop.
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How to Set Up a Mac on a Windows Domain

Open the 'Directory Utility' tool. Switch to 'Finder' and navigate into the 'Applications' folder, followed by the 'Utilities folder', and run the 'Directory Utility.' Snow Leopard users (10.6) can either navigate to the 'System' folder, then the 'Library' folder, followed by the 'CoreServices' folder or find the 'Directory Utility' in the 'Accounts' preferences section of the 'System Preferences' available from the 'Apple' menu.
Enable Active Directory. If the lock icon is closed, authenticate with an administrative account to continue. Click the 'Services' button at the top of the window. If the 'Services' button is not visible, click the 'Show Advanced Settings' button at the bottom-right of the window. In the list of services, make sure the 'Active Directory' checkbox is checked.
Configure the domain connection. Enter the domain name in the 'Active Directory Domain' field. To configure advanced options, click 'Show Advanced Options.' Modifying these settings is optional and can include creating mobile accounts, configuring the user home directory, GID mapping and authentication preferences.
Configure mobile account settings (optional). A mobile account will allow the user to log into his account even when the computer is not connected to the network. This setting is primarily intended for users with laptop computers. To enable mobile accounts, click the 'Show Advanced Options' button and enable the 'Create mobile account at login' option in the 'User Experience' section.
Bind the Mac to the Active Directory Domain. Click the 'Bind' button. In the window that appears, enter a username and password that has permission to bind computers to the domain. Enter the organizational unit of the computer in the 'Computer OU' field. The other two checkboxes are optional and used to add the Active Directory to the authentication and contacts search policies respectively.
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How to Reset an EFI Chip (8 Steps)

Shut down the computer.
Turn on the computer and immediately hold down the 'Command,' 'Option,' 'P' and 'R' keys at the same time.
Release the keys after you hear the computer beep a second time.
Check to see if the computer is operating properly. If not, continue through the next steps.
Reboot the computer and hold down the 'Command,' 'Option,' 'O' and 'F' keys at the same time during startup.
Wait until you see the message 'To continue booting, type 'mac-boot' and press return.' If the message does not appear, try starting the computer by holding down the power button continuously until the message appears.
Type 'reset-nvram' and press 'Return.'
Type 'reset-all' and press 'Return.'
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How to Install iWork on an iMac Computer (7 Steps)

Turn on your Mac or iMac computer and remove the iWok CD from its box. If you own an iMac computer, the power button will be located at the bottom left on the back of the machine.
Carefully insert the iWork '08 CD into your Mac or iMac computer. On an iMac, the loading disk drive will be located on the right side of the computer.
Double-click on the box icon labeled 'Install iWork'08'; a new window will open asking if it's OK to check your computer to see if the software can be installed. To select 'yes,' click once on the 'Continue' button. When the software has finished checking your computer, click once on the 'Continue' button on the 'Welcome to the iWork'08 Installer' to begin installing the iWork'08 software.
Read the 'Important Information.' Use the scroll bar to move the information up and down. This section gives you an intro to the types of documents you will be able to use on your Mac or iMac computer. The information will cover the compatibility of import and export and drag and drop from programs like Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. It will also give you installation information, system requirements and copyright information. If you agree with information, click once on the 'Continue' button.
Scroll through and read the Software License Agreement. This is a detailed list of what you can and cannot do with the iWork software. If you agree with the information, click once on the 'Continue' button and the 'Agree' button.
Choose a destination where you want your software to be installed (for example, Macintosh HD). Click once on the destination to select it and click the 'Continue' button. The next screen that will open will tell you how much MB space is needed for the installation. If you agree with the information on the screen, click once on the 'Install' button. The installation will take about 3 minutes; when it's finished, click once on the 'Close' button.
Click once on the 'Page' icon and enter your purchase serial number. Click once on the 'Continue' button; your information will come up inside the Register Information Box. If you agree with the information on the screen, click once on the 'Continue' button. Your information will now be sent to Apple. Your installation has been registered and the installation is complete. You are now ready to work with your iWorks'08 software.
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How to Restore a Custom iPhone IPSW

Back up your crucial iPhone data.
Open iTunes. Connect your iPhone to your computer using the iPhone USB cable.
Hold the 'Home' and 'Sleep' buttons down simultaneously for 10 seconds.
Release the 'Sleep' button immediately after 10 seconds are up. Continue to hold down the 'Home' button. If done successfully, iTunes will display a dialog window informing you that it has detected an iPhone in recovery mode. Click 'OK' and you are taken to the iPhone restore page. The timing is tricky and it may take a few tries.
Hold down 'Control' (or 'Option' on a Mac) and click 'Restore.' This will bring up a file browser. Locate the custom IPSW firmware and click 'Open.' iTunes will begin restoring the iPhone using the custom firmware. A progress bar will indicate how far along the process is and a progress bar will also display on the iPhone. A confirmation dialog will inform you of the successful restore.
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How to Install a Wireless Mouse for Use With Your Mac Laptop

Install two AA batteries in your wireless mouse.
Turn your mouse over, then slide the power switch over to cover the light.
Open your utilities folder to locate the 'Bluetooth Setup Assistant.'
Open the Setup Assistant then click 'Continue.'
Choose the 'Mouse' option on the 'Select Device Type' panel.
Turn on your mouse by sliding the power switch so the light is not covered.
Click 'Continue' on your computer when the light on the mouse starts to flash.
Choose the mouse from the 'Setup Assistant' listing then click 'Continue.'
Click 'Continue' again when the Assistant window says that the installation was successful.
Click 'Quit' to exit setup.
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How to Turn on a Webcam on a MacBook Pro

Launch iChat. Select your account type from the drop-down menu if you are a first-time user. Type your screen name and password, and click 'Continue.'
Click 'Done' on the Conclusion page and your 'Buddy' list will pop up.
Bring up the iSight camera box by clicking on the 'Camera' icon at the top of your buddy list. Alternatively, go to 'Video' at the top of the iChat Screen, then select 'Video Preview.'
Click the 'Camera' icon next to an online buddy if you want to initiate a video chat session or conferencing call.
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How to Wipe a Hard Drive on a Mac (8 Steps)

Insert your Mac OS X Install or Software Restore CD into your your computer's disk drive, and restart your computer, holding down the 'C' button.
Choose your preferred language and click 'Continue.'
From the menu bar in the Mac OS X Installer window, choose 'Disk Utility.'
On the left-hand side of the Disk Utility window, select your hard drive, and on the right, choose the 'Erase' tab.
From the 'Volume Format' drop-down, choose the 'Mac OS Extended (Journaled)' option.
Type a new name for your hard drive in the 'Name' field and click the 'Security Options' button.
From the Secure Erase Options, choose either the '7-Pass Erase' or the '35-Pass Erase'. Both options will overwrite your data with zeroes several times, and both provide a very high level of security. Click 'OK.'
Click 'Erase,' and confirm that you want to erase the drive. Wait while Disk Utility unmounts, erases and renames your hard drive. This will take several hours if you chose the 7-Pass option, or nearly a day if you chose the 35-Pass option.
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How to Insert a CD Into a MacBook Pro (3 Steps)

Locate your MacBook Pro's disc drive slot on the right side of the bottom panel.
Insert the CD, label-side up, into the disc drive slot. Continue to feed the CD into the slot until the drive registers the CD and pulls the disc the rest of the way in.
Press the 'Eject' button, with the upward-facing arrow on it, at the top-right of your MacBook Pro keyboard to eject the CD from the disc drive.
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How to Install Windows on a MacBook Air

Insert the USB connector of the DVD drive into the USB port on the MacBook Air.
Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into the DVD drive.
Run the 'Boot Camp Assistant' program from the Utilities folder.
Click 'Continue.'
Drag the divider to decide how much hard drive space to allocate to Mac OS X and how much to allocate to Windows, then click 'Partition.'
Click 'Start Installation.'
Click 'Install Now.'
Click the check box next to 'I accept the license terms.'
Click 'Custom.'
Click the 'BOOTCAMP' partition, then click 'Next.'
Click 'OK' and follow the onscreen prompts to finish the installation and personalization of Windows.
Download and install the Boot Camp driver software after the installation of Windows is complete.
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How to get a discount on Apple products (5 Steps)

Go to www.apple.com and click on the store tab. On the next page that you are brought to, click on education store.
Click select your college. You can either search for your school by zip code or you can enter your school's city and state. Click find.
Click on your University and then hit continue. On the next page, click take me there.
Some schools will require you to enter your school username and password. Enter the username and password then hit submit. You are now brought into the education store where you can search for your products.
Currently, the Macbook is $50 cheaper when using the educational discount. Deals change from time to time. This past summer, Apple was giving away a free Ipod Touch and HP Printer with every Macbook. Look out for great promotions.
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How to Sync Two iPhone Calendars for Free

Tap 'Settings' on your first iPhone. Open the 'Mail, Contacts, Calendars' page and tap the 'Add Account' button.
Select 'Microsoft Exchange' from the list of available services.
Enter your full Google account email address in both the 'Username' and 'Email' boxes, and your Google password in the 'Password' box. Tap the 'Next' button to continue.
Tap the 'Cancel' button when a dialog box stating 'Unable to verify certificate' appears. This isn't a fault, but a necessary part of the setup procedure. The iPhone returns to the 'Exchange' screen.
Type 'm.google.com' into the 'Server' box that appears at the top of the 'Exchange' screen. Tap the 'Next' button. Google verifies the account.
Slide the 'Calendars' switch to 'ON' and tap the 'Done' button. The iPhone is now synchronized with your Google calendar whenever you launch the app.
Repeat the Google calendar setup procedure on the second iPhone, following the exact same steps to sync its calendar with Google. Any changes or additions made to either iPhone's Calendar app are now synced with your Google account and any other iOS devices linked to it.
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