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A MacBook Pro is a type of laptop computer made by Apple Inc. It replaced the PowerBook G4 and was the second Intel model to be released. It runs Mac OS X and comes with a built in webcam and microphone and a power adapter that is attached by magnets. MacBook Pros are housed in aluminummetal and are currently available in 13' and 15' models.
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One of my favorite MacBook features was always the tiny button on the side of the system that lit up a row of LED lights when pressed, giving you a rough indication of remaining battery life. Place your MacBook on its left side Using the same zigzag pattern, spray the keys again. This time, you'll start at the fn (function) key.
How to turn on the Macbook Pro with a non-working power button. First try to plug in the adapter, then hold down Ctrl + option + command + power button for f. What is the button on the side of macbook pro. There is a bunch of dots beside it that look like possible lights? What does this button do? And Should i touch it or not? Posted on Apr 25, 2011 6:00 PM. Reply I have this question too (140) I have this question too Me too (140) Me too. Alternatively, if you’re using the 2018 MacBook Pro or 2018 MacBook Air, pressing any key on the keyboard or clicking the trackpad will turn on the computer. On the Mac mini, the Power button is a circular button at the back of the computer. It’s on the left side of the computer’s ports. Apple iMac and iMac Pro Apple.
The old 'discrete' MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro was first introduced on January 2006 at the Macworld Expo.
Models[change | change source]
The first MacBook Pro was the 15' model, but a 17' model was released later that year. New models were released in late 2006, late 2007, early 2008, late 2008, and early 2009. In June 2009, a 13' model was added and the other sizes were also updated. The next updates happened in April 2010 and February 2011. Dropshare 5 600. Another update was released in June 2012, in which a new 15' model was introduced with a much higher display resolution (dubbed the Retina Display, meaning that it can display more pixels, creating a smoother image). However, Apple stopped making the 17' model.
Features[change | change source]
The new MacBook Pro has several features:
- Aluminum unibody
The aluminum unibody case makes the MacBook Pro lighter, polished, and stronger. On the left side of the computer, there is a button next to many indicator lights. This button will turn on the lights. They say how much battery power the computer has left. More lights on means more battery.[1]
- Battery
A built-in battery gives around seven hours of power to all models of the computer. This battery can be recharged up to 1,000 times, whereas typical notebooks can only be recharged 200 to 300 times.[2]
- Keyboard
The keyboard has curved and backlit keys.[1]
- Glass trackpad
The trackpad is the part of the laptop that is touch-sensitive. It allows the use to move the cursor on the screen by using their finger. The entire trackpad is also the trackpad button, adding more space to the trackpad. Right-click can be done with two fingers or using a right-click area.[1] Some gestures (involving 2 or more fingers at once) are:
- Use two fingers to scroll up and down a page.
- Pinching with two fingers to zoom in and out.
- Rotate an image by turning two fingers.
- Swipe with four fingers to show your desktop, view all open windows or switch applications.
- Storage
Hard drive sizes range from 320 to 750 GB. One can use a solid-state drive with a capacity of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB to help improve battery life and performance, though they cost more.
- Processors
The CPUs in the computers are either dual-core or quad-coreIntel 'Ivy Bridge' corei5 or i7 chips. An SD card slot in the 13' and 15' MacBook Pros can be used to import photos from a camera or camcorder.
- Graphics
The GPU is part of the CPU and is called Intel HD Graphics 4000. The 15' model also has a separate nVidia GeForce GT 650M graphics card, which does the same thing as the Intel HD 4000, but faster and smoother. If the user feels like it, they can switch between the two.
- Ports
There is nothing in this summary about what PORTS are included, what level of USB is supported, etc. This is as basic or more basic than what's on this page.
Environmental impact[change | change source]
Features to reduce environmental impact[change | change source]
The MacBook Pros have the following environmentally-friendly features:[3]
- They have arsenic-free display glass
- They are BFR-free
- They have a mercury-free LED-backlit display glass
- They have PVC-free internal cables
- Their enclosure is made from highly recyclable aluminum and glass
- Their packaging has been reduced
- They meet Energy Star 5.0 requirements
- They are rated EPEAT Gold
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References[change | change source]
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MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) and later and MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) and later feature the Touch Bar, which changes automatically based on the application that you're using to show you relevant, familiar tools and controls. On some models, the Esc button appears on the left side of the Touch Bar, in the same place the physical Esc key appears on traditional keyboards.
Sometimes tools in the Touch Bar temporarily cover the Esc button:
After you tap or the Done button, Esc reappears.
How to use another key as Esc
You can choose a physical key to act as Esc, temporarily or permanently:
What Is The Button On The Side Of Macbook Pro
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Select Keyboard.
- In Keyboard preferences, click Modifier Keys.
- Use one of the pop-up menus to choose another key to act as Esc.
For example, if you choose Escape to the right of the Control (^) Key label, pressing Control has the same results as pressing Esc: it closes menus that are open, and pressing Control-Option-Command makes the Force Quit Applications window appear.
Button On The Side Of Macbook Pro
You can return your keyboard to its original behavior by clicking Restore Defaults.
How to force apps to quit using Esc alternatives
You might not be able to use the Esc button in the Touch Bar if the app you're using becomes unresponsive.
If you need to use Esc to force an app to close, you can switch to another app and try Option-Command-Escape. You can also choose Apple menu > Force Quit.
If that doesn't work, or if your Touch Bar doesn't respond in any app, restart your Mac. Choose Apple menu > Restart or, if your Mac isn't responding, press and hold Touch ID (power button) until your Mac turns off.
Using Esc in Windows
When you use Boot Camp to run Windows 10 on your Mac, Esc is in the same place on the Touch Bar as it is when you're using macOS.
Start Button On Macbook
You can also access Esc through the Windows on-screen keyboard. From the Windows menu, select the Windows Ease of Access menu item. Then select On-Screen Keyboard.