Mac Pro Essentials Draft Mac Pro Essentials Look around your new Mac Pro See the ports, connectors, and other features.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Configure your Mac Pro Your Mac Pro has user-accessible memory, graphics modules, and expansion cards that are userupgradeable. Configure your Mac Pro Secure storage and secure boot Built-in security features ensure your data is safe and your computer starts up only with legitimate macOS software.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Stay in sync Access your documents, photos, music, apps, contacts, and calendars across all your devices with iCloud.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Mac Pro at a glance Take a tour of Mac Pro Your Mac Pro is packed with advanced technologies.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft 3.5 mm headphone jack: Plug in stereo headphones or speakers to experience highquality sound while listening to music or watching movies. Or plug in an analog headset with a built-in mono microphone to make audio and video calls. USB 3 (USB-A) ports: Connect an iPad, iPhone, iPod, digital camera, external storage device, or printer. The Mac Pro USB 3 ports support USB 3 and USB 2 devices at up to 5 Gbit/s.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft 10 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports: Your Mac Pro has two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports that can use Nbase-T Ethernet technology, which supports multiple data rates for speeds up to 10 Gbit/s over standard twisted-pair copper cable up to 100 meters (328 feet) in length. Depending on the device youʼre connecting to, the cable type and technology used, and the cable length, the highest link speed is automatically negotiated.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Connect accessories Work wirelessly Using Bluetooth® technology, your Mac Pro can wirelessly connect (that is, pair) with devices such as the included Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and with optional devices like the Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2, AirPods, peripheral devices, wearable sport accessories, and others. To connect your Mac Pro with a device thatʼs not already paired, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad: Your rechargeable Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad is already connected with your Mac Pro and is ready to use. When you need to charge the keyboard or if you need to connect it again, connect it to your Mac Pro using the included USB-C to Lightning cable. To customize how your keyboard works, use the Keyboard pane of System Preferences.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft To customize your gestures, use the Trackpad pane of System Preferences. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Trackpad, then click the buttons at the top to see all the Point & Click, Scroll & Zoom, and Gestures options. If you purchased a Magic Mouse 2 or Magic Trackpad 2 separately, connect it to your Mac Pro with the included USB-C to Lightning cable to use Bluetooth.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Volume keys (F11, F12): Press or to increase or decrease the volume of sound from the built-in speakers or 3.5 mm headphone jack. Function (Fn) key: Each function key (on the top row) can also perform other functions. Hold down the Fn key while you press a function key to trigger the action associated with the key. Tip: Press the Fn key twice to turn on dictation, which lets you dictate text wherever you can type it, such as in Messages, Mail, Pages, and many other apps.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Gesture Action Turn on/off: Slide the on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse to turn it on (green is visible). Click: Press the upper part of the mouse surface to click or double-click. Secondary click (that is, right-click): Press the left or right side of the mouse to perform a “secondary click.” (Enable rightand left-click in System Preferences > Mouse > Secondary click.) 360º scroll: Brush one finger along the surface to scroll or pan in any direction.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Here are some common gestures: Click: Press anywhere on the trackpad. Or enable “Tap to click” in Trackpad preferences, and simply tap. Force click: Click and then press deeper. You can use force click to look up more information—click a word to see its definition, or an address to see a preview that you can open in Maps. Secondary click (that is, right-click): Click with two fingers to open shortcut menus. If “Tap to click” is enabled, tap with two fingers.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft For examples of force click options, see the Apple Support article How to use the Force Touch trackpad. Charge the battery Your Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2 each have a built-in rechargeable battery. Charge the battery. Connect your Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad or Magic Mouse 2 (or optional Magic Trackpad 2) to your Mac Pro with the included USB-C to Lightning cable.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft For a full list of suitable adapters, see the Apple Support article Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro. Adapters and other accessories are sold separately. Visit apple.com, your local Apple Store, or other resellers for more information and availability. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you choose the right product.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Adapters and other accessories are sold separately. Visit apple.com, your local Apple Store, or other resellers for more information and availability. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you choose the right product.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Get started Set up your Mac The first time you turn on your Mac Pro, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac Pro. If you want to transfer your data from another computer, see Transfer your data to your new Mac Pro for details. Be sure to connect your Mac Pro to Ethernet or Wi-Fi, turn on Bluetooth® wireless technology, get an Apple ID, then sign in to your device. Sign in with your Apple ID.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft If other family members use Apple devices, make sure that each family member has their own Apple ID. You can create Apple ID accounts for your kids and share purchases and subscriptions with Family Sharing. See Apple Account on Mac. Important: If you forget your Apple ID password, you donʼt need to create a new Apple ID. Just click the “Forgot Apple ID or password?” link in the sign in window to retrieve your password.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Find your way around The desktop, menu bar, and Help on your Mac The first thing you see on your Mac Pro is the desktop, where you can quickly open apps, search for anything on your Mac Pro and the web, organize your files, and more. Tip: Canʼt find the pointer? To magnify it temporarily, slide the mouse back and forth quickly. Menu bar.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft To learn more, see macOS User Guide. Use a Dynamic Desktop. When you use a Dynamic Desktop picture, you can watch your desktop picture automatically change to match the time of day in your current location. Choose Desktop & Screen Saver in System Preferences, then select the Dynamic setting. To have your screen move from day to night based on your current time zone, enable Location Services.
Mac Pro Essentials Draft Dark Mode is finely tuned for professionals who edit photos and images—colors and fine details pop against the dark app backgrounds. But itʼs also great for anyone who just wants to focus on their content. Keep reading to learn about The Finder on your Mac and other features of the desktop. The Finder on your Mac Use the Finder to organize and locate your files. To open a Finder window, click the Finder icon in the Dock at the bottom of the screen. Sync devices.
