MacBook Pro Essentials
Contents 4 4 Chapter 1: Welcome 5 5 6 7 8 Chapter 2: MacBook Pro at a glance 9 9 11 13 13 14 Chapter 3: Get started 15 15 15 16 19 21 21 22 23 Chapter 4: MacBook Pro basics 24 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Chapter 5: Apps Say hello to MacBook Pro Take a tour What’s included Trackpad Keyboard Set up Find your way around Quickly open apps Charge the battery Migrate your data Use your MacBook Pro Access all your content, anywhere with iCloud Use your MacBook Pro and iOS devices together Wire
4 34 37 38 38 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 Chapter 6: Safety, handling, and support Important safety information Important handling information Understanding ergonomics Apple and the environment Learning more, service, and support FCC compliance Canadian regulatory compliance Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement Disposal and recycling information Software License Agreement Contents 3
Welcome 1 Say hello to MacBook Pro Take a look around. Want a quick tour of the features of your MacBook Pro? Go to Take a tour. Get started. Press the power button and you’re up and running. For tips, see Set up. See what you can do.
2 MacBook Pro at a glance Take a tour The MacBook Pro with Retina display is packed with advanced technologies in a remarkably thin and light design. It’s both powerful and portable, so you can take it with you and create when you’re on the go. This guide is for both the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display models. MagSafe 2 Thunderbolt 2 Headphone USB 3 •• MagSafe 2 power port: Guide the MagSafe connector into the MagSafe 2 port for a fast and sure connection.
FaceTime HD camera Dual microphones (15-inch model) Power button Force Touch trackpad •• FaceTime HD camera: Make FaceTime video calls or take pictures and video. If the light is glowing, the camera is on. •• Dual microphones: The dual microphones reduce background noise and optimize microphone performance. On the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the microphones are located on the left side, next to the headphone port. •• Power button: Turn your MacBook Pro on or off, or put it to sleep.
Trackpad You can do a lot on your MacBook Pro using simple trackpad gestures—scroll through webpages, zoom in on documents, rotate photos, and more. And now with the Force Touch trackpad, pressure-sensing capabilities add an entirely new level of interactivity. The trackpad senses how hard you press, giving you more options and greater control with every touch. It also provides feedback—if you drag or rotate objects, you feel a subtle vibration when they’re aligned, letting you work with greater precision.
Keyboard Power button Function (fn) key •• Function (fn) key: Hold this key while you press a function key (F1 to F12) to make the key do its assigned action. To learn how to customize function keys, click the Help menu in the menu bar, then search for “function keys” in Mac Help. •• Brightness keys (F1, F2): Press •• Mission Control key (F3): Press to view what’s running on your MacBook Pro, including all your spaces and open windows. •• Launchpad key (F4): Press open it.
Get started 3 Set up The first time you turn on your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac. To get the most out of MacBook Pro, be sure to connect to Wi-Fi and turn on Bluetooth®, get an Apple ID, and sign in to iCloud. You can do these steps quickly and easily with Setup Assistant— but if you want to do them later, here’s how: Connect to Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon and enter the password, if necessary.
Turn off Wi-Fi. Click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose Turn Wi-Fi Off. Turn Bluetooth on or off. Click the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth On or Turn Bluetooth Off. in the menu bar, then choose Turn If you don’t see the Bluetooth icon , choose Apple menu () > System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.” Get an Apple ID.
Set up iCloud on your Mac. After you have an Apple ID, it’s easy to set up iCloud on your Mac. Choose Apple menu () > System Preferences and click iCloud. In the window that appears, enter your Apple ID and password. Then select the features you want to use. Important: Be sure to use the same Apple ID for iCloud on all your devices. For more information about setting up iCloud, click the Help menu in the menu bar, then search for “set up iCloud” in Mac Help.
Finder Use the Finder to organize and find all your files—including documents, images, movies, and music—or to quickly preview a file. Open a Finder window. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, at the bottom of the screen. Dock The Dock, at the bottom of the screen, is a convenient place to keep the apps and documents you use frequently. You can make the Dock larger or smaller, add or remove items, move it to the left or right side of your screen, or even set it to hide when you’re not using it.
Quickly open apps Your MacBook Pro comes with apps for all the things you love—browsing the web, checking email, creating documents and presentations, sharing photos, enjoying movies, and more. You can quickly open apps from Spotlight, from the Dock, or with Launchpad. Folders Launchpad Mac App Store Open an app. Click the app’s icon in the Dock, or click the Launchpad icon in the Dock and click the app you want.
Check the battery’s charge. Look at the battery status icon at the right of the menu bar to see the battery level or charging status. Click the icon to show how much power you have left if you keep using the apps, peripheral devices, and system settings you’re now using. Charging Charged Conserve battery power. To extend battery life on a given charge, reduce the display brightness, close apps, and disconnect peripheral devices you’re not using.
MacBook Pro basics 4 Use your MacBook Pro MacBook Pro is built to go everywhere you go. And its built-in features—along with iCloud and OS X El Capitan—make it easy to bring your content wherever you are. You can video chat, share, print, and back up your data—and do it all wirelessly. Find out more about how to make the most of your MacBook Pro. Access all your content, anywhere with iCloud iCloud is the easiest way to make sure all your important content is everywhere you are.
Here’s some of what you can do with iCloud. Save your files in iCloud Drive. Store any file in iCloud Drive, then access it anywhere—from work or home, or on the road. To save a file to iCloud Drive, open a Finder window, then drag the file to iCloud Drive in the sidebar. You can organize and tag files in iCloud Drive just like the files on your MacBook Pro. And when you edit a file in iCloud Drive, your edits show up on any device you use with iCloud. Share purchases with Family Sharing.
Phone calls You can take calls—and make them—right from your MacBook Pro. Take a call. When someone calls your iPhone, click the notification that appears on your Mac screen. Your Mac becomes a speakerphone. Make a call. Click a phone number in a Spotlight search, or in an app such as FaceTime, Contacts, Safari, or Calendar. Text messages Send and receive SMS and MMS text messages right from your MacBook Pro. When friends text you, you can respond with whichever device is closest.
Instant Hotspot If you’re on the go and don’t have a Wi-Fi connection, your MacBook Pro can connect to the Internet using Personal Hotspot on your iPhone (with iOS 8 or later) or iPad (cellular models with iOS 8 or later). Connect to your device’s Personal Hotspot. Click the Wi-Fi status icon in the menu bar, then choose your iPhone or iPad from the list of devices that appear. (You don’t need to do anything on your device—MacBook Pro can connect automatically.) Check the status of your connection.
Wirelessly share, print, and play Overview Quickly share your files, clippings, and webpages using AirDrop. Print wirelessly to an AirPrint‑enabled printer from apps such as Mail and Safari. Stream your music, photos, and video to Apple TV with AirPlay. AirDrop AirDrop makes sharing files between Mac and iOS devices easy. Send a file from the Finder. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, then click AirDrop in the sidebar on the left.
Print wirelessly When you print from an app, just select a printer from the Nearby Printers list in the Print dialog. You can use AirPrint to print wirelessly to: •• An AirPrint-enabled printer on your Wi-Fi network •• A network printer or printer shared by another Mac on your Wi-Fi network •• A printer connected to the USB port of an AirPort base station Print to an AirPrint printer. To print from any app, select an AirPrint printer in the list of printers.
Make video calls with FaceTime Your MacBook Pro has a built-in FaceTime HD camera that you can use to make FaceTime video calls. Make a video call. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, then click FaceTime. Start typing a name or number—if it’s in your contacts list, FaceTime completes it for you. Then click the camera button by the person’s name to make the call. FaceTime HD camera Make video calls, capture video, and take snapshots.
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately at store.apple.com or your local Apple Retail Store. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter. Back up and restore To keep your files safe, it’s important to back up your MacBook Pro regularly. The easiest way to back up is to use Time Machine—which is built into your MacBook Pro—with a wireless AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately) or an external storage device connected to your MacBook Pro.
Time Machine: •• Automatically backs up your entire MacBook Pro, including system files, apps, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents. •• Remembers how your computer looked on any given day, so you can revisit your MacBook Pro as it appeared in the past or retrieve an older version of a document. •• Lets you restore your entire system from a Time Machine backup. So if anything happens to your MacBook Pro, your files are safe and sound.
5 Apps About apps Your MacBook Pro comes with apps for creativity and apps for productivity. It also comes with a collection of great apps for things you do every day, like surfing the web, sending mail and messages, and organizing your calendar. Take your MacBook Pro to the next level with pro apps like Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. You can purchase these and other professional and creative apps from the Mac App Store. To find out more, click the App Store icon in the Dock.
Mail Mail lets you manage all your email accounts from a single app. It works with most popular email services, such as iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail. You can send large attachments using Mail Drop—your attachments are uploaded to iCloud, and recipients get a link to them. And with Markup, you can fill out and sign forms or annotate a PDF. You can even delete messages or mark them as read or unread with a swipe on your trackpad.
Calendar Keep track of your busy schedule with Calendar. You can create separate calendars—one for home, another for school, and a third for work. See all your calendars in a single window, or see just the ones you want. Create and send invitations to events, then see who has responded. Add a location to an event and Calendar includes a map and the weather forecast, calculates travel time, and alerts you when it’s time to leave.
Notes Now your notes can include more than just text—add photos, videos, and content from other apps, such as web links from Safari and addresses from Maps. Make checklists and check off items as you complete them. When your devices are signed in to the same iCloud account, your notes are kept up to date on all your devices—so you can create a to-do list on your Mac, then check off items on your iPhone while you’re on the go. Checklists Create handy lists for yourself.
Messages Messages gives you many ways to stay in touch. Just sign in with your Apple ID, and you can send and receive both iMessage and SMS messages—including text, photos, video, and more—to anyone with a Mac, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. With iMessage, you can even start a conversation on your iOS device and continue it on your MacBook Pro. You can easily start and manage group conversations, including adding a title and new participants.
Maps Explore new destinations and get directions on your Mac with Maps. View locations using standard or satellite imagery, or use Flyover to soar through select cities in photorealistic 3D. You can also see transit options for select cities around the world. You can look up information for local points of interest like restaurants and hotels, and Maps shows you phone numbers, photos, and even Yelp reviews.
Spotlight Spotlight is an easy way to find anything on your Mac. Just click the Spotlight icon in the menu bar or press Command–Space bar, then start typing. Spotlight finds results on your Mac— including documents, contacts, and email messages—as well as Wikipedia, Bing, maps, movies, weather, stocks, sports, and more. You can take action right from your search results: make a call, send an email message, get directions, even convert currencies.
iTunes iTunes makes it easy to enjoy your music, movies, TV shows, and more. The iTunes app on your Mac includes the iTunes Store, where you can discover classics or new favorites. It also features Apple Music—a revolutionary music service, Beats 1 live radio, and Connect, where fans can interact with their favorite artists. Your library Organize and enjoy your music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and more. Chapter 5 Apps Apple Music Subscribe to choose from millions of songs.
Photos, iMovie, and GarageBand Photos, iMovie, and GarageBand give you amazing ways to create and share your photos, movies, and music. Photos automatically keeps your library organized and helps you create gorgeous photo books, cards, and calendars. And with iCloud Photo Library, you can keep your entire collection of photos and videos in iCloud and view them on all your devices. iMovie lets you turn your home videos into beautiful movies and epic Hollywood-style trailers.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Create stunning documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your Mac. Beautiful templates give you a great head start—simply add your own words and photos. And customizing your work is a snap—just select any text or object, and you see all your options in the Format panel on the right. Open and edit Microsoft Office files, and easily share a link to your work in Mail or Messages, right from the toolbar.
Safety, handling, and support 6 Important safety information WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, or other injuries, or damage to your MacBook Pro or other property. Read all safety information below before using your MacBook Pro. Built-in battery. Don’t attempt to replace or remove the battery yourself—you may damage the battery, which could cause overheating and injury.
Charging. Charge MacBook Pro only with the included 60W or 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, or with other third-party cables and power adapters that are compatible with MagSafe 2 and are compliant with applicable regulations. Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to MacBook Pro or other property.
The MagSafe 2 power port on your MacBook Pro (where you plug in the MagSafe 2 power connector) contains a magnet that can erase data on a credit card, iPod, or other device. To preserve your data, do not place these or other magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of this port. If debris gets onto the MagSafe 2 port, remove it gently with a dry cotton swab.
Choking hazard. Some MacBook Pro accessories may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep these accessories away from small children. High-consequence activities. MacBook Pro is not intended for use where the failure of the computer could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage. Explosive atmospheres.
Understanding ergonomics When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. This Not this Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms. This Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue.
Learning more, service, and support You can find more information about your MacBook Pro through Mac Help, System Report, Apple Hardware Test, and online resources. Mac Help. You can often find answers to your questions, as well as instructions and troubleshooting information, in Mac Help on your Mac. Click the Finder icon in the Dock, click Help in the menu bar, and choose Mac Help. System Report. To get information about your MacBook Pro, use System Report.
FCC compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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