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How to visually identify a MacBook Pro (17 inch, Early 2009)
The MacBook Pro (17 inch, Early 2009) follows the design of the MacBook Pro (15 inch, Late 2008) models. Learn how to identify this version of the MacBook Pro.
Apple Portables: Battery may not show a full charge in Mac OS X
Some Apple portable computers (PowerBook G4, iBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air) may not show the battery as 100 percent charged in Mac OS X, even when the power adapter is connected. The battery may appear to stop charging … Continue reading
Certain optical digital audio source sample rates may not work for some Intel-based Macs
When connected to the optical digital audio input, 32 kHz (kilohertz) and 88.2 kHz audio input sample rates may not work on Intel-based Macintosh computers. The audio may be damaged or non-existent.
About the MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0
You should download and install the MacBook Pro Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 on your MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) computer. The update addresses the possibility of vertical lines or distorted graphics on the display.
About the MacBook, MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0
This firmware update addresses an issue where trackpad clicks may not be recognized on MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) computers.
Startup Manager: How to select a startup volume
The Startup Manager allows you to choose the startup volume available to your Mac.
Boot Camp: Adjusting in-ear headphone volume levels
In-ear headphone volume levels may change when you log out of Mac OS X and log in to Windows.
Mac OS X v10.5: Using a Multi-Touch trackpad to adjust icon sizes in the Finder or a Cover Flow view
On a portable Mac that has a Multi-Touch trackpad and Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later, you can use two-finger pinch open and close gestures to adjust icon sizes in a Finder window, on your desktop, or in a Cover … Continue reading
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008) and earlier: External ports and connectors
The external ports and connectors of a MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008) and earlier can be found on both sides of the computer.
MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo): External ports and connectors
The external ports and connectors of a MacBook Pro (15-inch Core 2 Duo) can be found on both sides of the computer.