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Turning off ir reception, Using the keyboard to control front row, Getting more information about the apple remote – Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch) User Manual

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Chapter 2

Getting to Know Your MacBook Pro

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Close the battery compartment.

Turning Off IR Reception

You can use Security preferences to turn IR reception on your MacBook Pro on or off.

To turn off IR reception:
 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar and click Security.

 Select the “Disable remote control infrared receiver” checkbox.

Using the Keyboard to Control Front Row

In addition to using the Apple Remote to control Front Row, you can also use your

keyboard. The following keys correspond to the buttons on the Apple Remote:

Getting More Information About the Apple Remote

More information about your Apple Remote is available in Mac Help. Choose

Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “Apple Remote.”

Keyboard equivalent

Apple Remote button

Command (x) - Esc

Enter Menu (»)

Esc

Exit Menu (»)

Space or Return

Select/Play/Pause (’)

Up arrow (Ò)

Volume/Menu Up (∂)

Down arrow (¬)

Volume/Menu Down (D)

Right arrow (˚)

Next/Fast forward (‘)

Left arrow (k)

Previous/Rewind (])